used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VERY SERIOUS PREDICAMENT.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were full of anxiety both as to his fate and their own.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading They were full of anxiety both as to his fate and their own.
any thing at all
From this reading In the latter case they might hope to sight and signal some passing vessel, but here there was no chance for anything of that kind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In some respects their position was not so bad as if they had been cast away on a desert island in the ocean, while in others it was worse.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading In some respects their position was not so bad as if they had been cast away on a desert island in the ocean, while in others it was worse.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In some respects their position was not so bad as if they had been cast away on a desert island in the ocean, while in others it was worse.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were full of anxiety both as to his fate and their own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the latter case they might hope to sight and signal some passing vessel, but here there was no chance for anything of that kind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the latter case they might hope to sight and signal some passing vessel, but here there was no chance for anything of that kind.
put or send forth
From this reading In some respects their position was not so bad as if they had been cast away on a desert island in the ocean, while in others it was worse.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In the latter case they might hope to sight and signal some passing vessel, but here there was no chance for anything of that kind.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading In some respects their position was not so bad as if they had been cast away on a desert island in the ocean, while in others it was worse.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading They were full of anxiety both as to his fate and their own.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the latter case they might hope to sight and signal some passing vessel, but here there was no chance for anything of that kind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They were full of anxiety both as to his fate and their own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In some respects their position was not so bad as if they had been cast away on a desert island in the ocean, while in others it was worse.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In the latter case they might hope to sight and signal some passing vessel, but here there was no chance for anything of that kind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were full of anxiety both as to his fate and their own.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In the latter case they might hope to sight and signal some passing vessel, but here there was no chance for anything of that kind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In some respects their position was not so bad as if they had been cast away on a desert island in the ocean, while in others it was worse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In some respects their position was not so bad as if they had been cast away on a desert island in the ocean, while in others it was worse.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In the latter case they might hope to sight and signal some passing vessel, but here there was no chance for anything of that kind.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading In the latter case they might hope to sight and signal some passing vessel, but here there was no chance for anything of that kind.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the latter case they might hope to sight and signal some passing vessel, but here there was no chance for anything of that kind.
moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
not any; not one
From this reading In the latter case they might hope to sight and signal some passing vessel, but here there was no chance for anything of that kind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In some respects their position was not so bad as if they had been cast away on a desert island in the ocean, while in others it was worse.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading In some respects their position was not so bad as if they had been cast away on a desert island in the ocean, while in others it was worse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were full of anxiety both as to his fate and their own.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
others
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From this reading In some respects their position was not so bad as if they had been cast away on a desert island in the ocean, while in others it was worse.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They were full of anxiety both as to his fate and their own.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading In the latter case they might hope to sight and signal some passing vessel, but here there was no chance for anything of that kind.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In some respects their position was not so bad as if they had been cast away on a desert island in the ocean, while in others it was worse.
PREDICAMENTnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading A VERY SERIOUS PREDICAMENT.
QuorumnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəm/
a gathering of the minimal number of members of an organization to conduct business
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading In some respects their position was not so bad as if they had been cast away on a desert island in the ocean, while in others it was worse.
SeminolenounUS /ˈsemɪnoʊl/
a member of the Muskhogean people who moved into Florida in the 18th century
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading A VERY SERIOUS PREDICAMENT.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading In the latter case they might hope to sight and signal some passing vessel, but here there was no chance for anything of that kind.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading In the latter case they might hope to sight and signal some passing vessel, but here there was no chance for anything of that kind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In some respects their position was not so bad as if they had been cast away on a desert island in the ocean, while in others it was worse.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were full of anxiety both as to his fate and their own.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the latter case they might hope to sight and signal some passing vessel, but here there was no chance for anything of that kind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were full of anxiety both as to his fate and their own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were full of anxiety both as to his fate and their own.
precisely as stated
From this reading A VERY SERIOUS PREDICAMENT.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading In the latter case they might hope to sight and signal some passing vessel, but here there was no chance for anything of that kind.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In some respects their position was not so bad as if they had been cast away on a desert island in the ocean, while in others it was worse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The four explorers left on the mound island were very far from spending so pleasant an evening as that enjoyed by Quorum in the Seminole village.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In some respects their position was not so bad as if they had been cast away on a desert island in the ocean, while in others it was worse.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading In some respects their position was not so bad as if they had been cast away on a desert island in the ocean, while in others it was worse.
