Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

later than; following

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading They even had an idea that the road was longer than we told them, and they never could live to march so far over the sandy, rocky roads.

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

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

an occurrence of something

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

carefully weighed

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

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

From this reading They even had an idea that the road was longer than we told them, and they never could live to march so far over the sandy, rocky roads.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Out of Death Valley we surely were.

possessive form of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

to come or go into

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

divisible by two

From this reading They even had an idea that the road was longer than we told them, and they never could live to march so far over the sandy, rocky roads.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading They even had an idea that the road was longer than we told them, and they never could live to march so far over the sandy, rocky roads.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

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

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They even had an idea that the road was longer than we told them, and they never could live to march so far over the sandy, rocky roads.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

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

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading They even had an idea that the road was longer than we told them, and they never could live to march so far over the sandy, rocky roads.

for more time

From this reading They even had an idea that the road was longer than we told them, and they never could live to march so far over the sandy, rocky roads.

march in a procession

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

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

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

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

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They even had an idea that the road was longer than we told them, and they never could live to march so far over the sandy, rocky roads.

not any; not one

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Out of Death Valley we surely were.

and nothing more

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Out of Death Valley we surely were.

above and across; more than

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading They even had an idea that the road was longer than we told them, and they never could live to march so far over the sandy, rocky roads.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading They even had an idea that the road was longer than we told them, and they never could live to march so far over the sandy, rocky roads.

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading They even had an idea that the road was longer than we told them, and they never could live to march so far over the sandy, rocky roads.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

express in words

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They even had an idea that the road was longer than we told them, and they never could live to march so far over the sandy, rocky roads.

in the near future

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Out of Death Valley we surely were.

carry out

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They even had an idea that the road was longer than we told them, and they never could live to march so far over the sandy, rocky roads.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They even had an idea that the road was longer than we told them, and they never could live to march so far over the sandy, rocky roads.

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

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

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

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading They even had an idea that the road was longer than we told them, and they never could live to march so far over the sandy, rocky roads.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

the act of using

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Out of Death Valley we surely were.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

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

From this reading They even had an idea that the road was longer than we told them, and they never could live to march so far over the sandy, rocky roads.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The first day nearly satisfied them that it was no use to try, Rogers and I counted up the camps we ought to reach each day and in this way could pretty near convince them of time that would be consumed in the trip.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Out of Death Valley we surely were.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

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

From this reading Out of Death Valley we surely were.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They seemed to think they stood at death's door, and would about as soon enter, as to take up a farther march over the black, desolate mountains and dry plains before them, which they considered only a dreary vestibule to the dark door after all.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading To Rogers and I, the case seemed hopeful, for we had confidence in the road and believed all would have power to weather difficulties, but the poor women--it is hard to say what complaints and sorrows were not theirs.