Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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anew

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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading We were almost certain we had taken the wrong road.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Darkness was falling rapidly, and not one of our comrades was visible.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

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-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

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at or toward the back of something

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plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

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on the far side of; further than

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plural of “bloodhound” — a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking

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showing who or what does the action

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temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Finally, we resolved to retrace our steps, and endeavor to obtain some clue to our journey, or if we could not, to return to camp; for, without instruction, we knew not how or where to go.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

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definite but not specified or identified

From this reading We were almost certain we had taken the wrong road.

a slight indication

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plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Darkness was falling rapidly, and not one of our comrades was visible.

a conference (usually with someone important)

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continuing in time or space without interruption

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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

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English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)

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absence of light or illumination

From this reading Darkness was falling rapidly, and not one of our comrades was visible.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

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causing dejection

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spread out or scattered about or divided up

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Finally, we resolved to retrace our steps, and endeavor to obtain some clue to our journey, or if we could not, to return to camp; for, without instruction, we knew not how or where to go.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading We now proceeded on our way--not rejoicing, for our situation grew every moment more perplexing.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Darkness was falling rapidly, and not one of our comrades was visible.

national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

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after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Finally, we resolved to retrace our steps, and endeavor to obtain some clue to our journey, or if we could not, to return to camp; for, without instruction, we knew not how or where to go.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We now proceeded on our way--not rejoicing, for our situation grew every moment more perplexing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Finally, we resolved to retrace our steps, and endeavor to obtain some clue to our journey, or if we could not, to return to camp; for, without instruction, we knew not how or where to go.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading We now proceeded on our way--not rejoicing, for our situation grew every moment more perplexing.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading We were almost certain we had taken the wrong road.

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characteristic of humanity

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the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

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on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Finally, we resolved to retrace our steps, and endeavor to obtain some clue to our journey, or if we could not, to return to camp; for, without instruction, we knew not how or where to go.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading Finally, we resolved to retrace our steps, and endeavor to obtain some clue to our journey, or if we could not, to return to camp; for, without instruction, we knew not how or where to go.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Finally, we resolved to retrace our steps, and endeavor to obtain some clue to our journey, or if we could not, to return to camp; for, without instruction, we knew not how or where to go.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

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plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

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a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

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12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

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a particular point in time

From this reading We now proceeded on our way--not rejoicing, for our situation grew every moment more perplexing.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

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plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

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plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We now proceeded on our way--not rejoicing, for our situation grew every moment more perplexing.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We now proceeded on our way--not rejoicing, for our situation grew every moment more perplexing.

come into possession of

From this reading Finally, we resolved to retrace our steps, and endeavor to obtain some clue to our journey, or if we could not, to return to camp; for, without instruction, we knew not how or where to go.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We now proceeded on our way--not rejoicing, for our situation grew every moment more perplexing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Darkness was falling rapidly, and not one of our comrades was visible.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Finally, we resolved to retrace our steps, and endeavor to obtain some clue to our journey, or if we could not, to return to camp; for, without instruction, we knew not how or where to go.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We now proceeded on our way--not rejoicing, for our situation grew every moment more perplexing.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

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lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity

From this reading We now proceeded on our way--not rejoicing, for our situation grew every moment more perplexing.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

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past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading We now proceeded on our way--not rejoicing, for our situation grew every moment more perplexing.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

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with speed

From this reading Darkness was falling rapidly, and not one of our comrades was visible.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading We now proceeded on our way--not rejoicing, for our situation grew every moment more perplexing.

determined

From this reading Finally, we resolved to retrace our steps, and endeavor to obtain some clue to our journey, or if we could not, to return to camp; for, without instruction, we knew not how or where to go.

to go back over again

From this reading Finally, we resolved to retrace our steps, and endeavor to obtain some clue to our journey, or if we could not, to return to camp; for, without instruction, we knew not how or where to go.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Finally, we resolved to retrace our steps, and endeavor to obtain some clue to our journey, or if we could not, to return to camp; for, without instruction, we knew not how or where to go.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading We were almost certain we had taken the wrong road.

protected from danger or bad weather

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the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading We now proceeded on our way--not rejoicing, for our situation grew every moment more perplexing.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Finally, we resolved to retrace our steps, and endeavor to obtain some clue to our journey, or if we could not, to return to camp; for, without instruction, we knew not how or where to go.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

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a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Finally, we resolved to retrace our steps, and endeavor to obtain some clue to our journey, or if we could not, to return to camp; for, without instruction, we knew not how or where to go.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

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an impression that something might be the case

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understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading We were almost certain we had taken the wrong road.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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an instance or single occasion for some event

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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Finally, we resolved to retrace our steps, and endeavor to obtain some clue to our journey, or if we could not, to return to camp; for, without instruction, we knew not how or where to go.

a worker who belongs to a trade union

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capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Darkness was falling rapidly, and not one of our comrades was visible.

an act of traveling by water

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the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Darkness was falling rapidly, and not one of our comrades was visible.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We now proceeded on our way--not rejoicing, for our situation grew every moment more perplexing.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We now proceeded on our way--not rejoicing, for our situation grew every moment more perplexing.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We were almost certain we had taken the wrong road.

in or at the place that

From this reading Finally, we resolved to retrace our steps, and endeavor to obtain some clue to our journey, or if we could not, to return to camp; for, without instruction, we knew not how or where to go.

in the company of; together with

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not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Finally, we resolved to retrace our steps, and endeavor to obtain some clue to our journey, or if we could not, to return to camp; for, without instruction, we knew not how or where to go.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading We were almost certain we had taken the wrong road.