used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first was so thin as to be almost transparent, and the latter had wasted to a shadow.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading But he was still alive.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The first was so thin as to be almost transparent, and the latter had wasted to a shadow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GIANT CATARACT The old man sobbed as he hugged the lad to his breast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bomba’s joy at the reunion was no less, though his bound hands prevented him from returning the embrace.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The first was so thin as to be almost transparent, and the latter had wasted to a shadow.
Bomba
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From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
Bomba's
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From this reading Bomba’s joy at the reunion was no less, though his bound hands prevented him from returning the embrace.
confined by bonds
From this reading Bomba’s joy at the reunion was no less, though his bound hands prevented him from returning the embrace.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading THE GIANT CATARACT The old man sobbed as he hugged the lad to his breast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was still alive.
CATARACTnounUS /ˈkætərækt/
an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading THE GIANT CATARACT The old man sobbed as he hugged the lad to his breast.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Bomba’s joy at the reunion was no less, though his bound hands prevented him from returning the embrace.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first was so thin as to be almost transparent, and the latter had wasted to a shadow.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bomba’s joy at the reunion was no less, though his bound hands prevented him from returning the embrace.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading THE GIANT CATARACT The old man sobbed as he hugged the lad to his breast.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Bomba’s joy at the reunion was no less, though his bound hands prevented him from returning the embrace.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GIANT CATARACT The old man sobbed as he hugged the lad to his breast.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bomba’s joy at the reunion was no less, though his bound hands prevented him from returning the embrace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GIANT CATARACT The old man sobbed as he hugged the lad to his breast.
huggedverbUS /hʌɡd/
inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading THE GIANT CATARACT The old man sobbed as he hugged the lad to his breast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Bomba’s joy at the reunion was no less, though his bound hands prevented him from returning the embrace.
a boy or man
From this reading THE GIANT CATARACT The old man sobbed as he hugged the lad to his breast.
immediately past
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The first was so thin as to be almost transparent, and the latter had wasted to a shadow.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Bomba’s joy at the reunion was no less, though his bound hands prevented him from returning the embrace.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE GIANT CATARACT The old man sobbed as he hugged the lad to his breast.
miseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
naturalistnounUS /ˈnætʃərələst/
an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
not any; not one
From this reading Bomba’s joy at the reunion was no less, though his bound hands prevented him from returning the embrace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE GIANT CATARACT The old man sobbed as he hugged the lad to his breast.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Bomba’s joy at the reunion was no less, though his bound hands prevented him from returning the embrace.
ravagesnounUS /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/
plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Bomba’s joy at the reunion was no less, though his bound hands prevented him from returning the embrace.
reunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading Bomba’s joy at the reunion was no less, though his bound hands prevented him from returning the embrace.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The first was so thin as to be almost transparent, and the latter had wasted to a shadow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The first was so thin as to be almost transparent, and the latter had wasted to a shadow.
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading THE GIANT CATARACT The old man sobbed as he hugged the lad to his breast.
not in physical motion
From this reading But he was still alive.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GIANT CATARACT The old man sobbed as he hugged the lad to his breast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The first was so thin as to be almost transparent, and the latter had wasted to a shadow.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Bomba’s joy at the reunion was no less, though his bound hands prevented him from returning the embrace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GIANT CATARACT The old man sobbed as he hugged the lad to his breast.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading The first was so thin as to be almost transparent, and the latter had wasted to a shadow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bomba’s joy at the reunion was no less, though his bound hands prevented him from returning the embrace.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading The first was so thin as to be almost transparent, and the latter had wasted to a shadow.
at the time that
From this reading When at last they stood apart and looked fondly at each other, Bomba was grieved to the heart to see the ravages that the hardships and miseries of the journey had made in the face and frame of the old naturalist.
