afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
anew
From this reading THE REVOLVER AGAIN.
equally
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading El espectro!_" came on him as of old; and as sleep to me became an impossibility, I resolved to leave him to his own devices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
Antonio
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From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
aparicion
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From this reading His dreams, which were full of oaths, ejaculations, and frequently cries of "_El aparicion!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading El espectro!_" came on him as of old; and as sleep to me became an impossibility, I resolved to leave him to his own devices.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Certainly the island was large enough for us both.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading El espectro!_" came on him as of old; and as sleep to me became an impossibility, I resolved to leave him to his own devices.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly the island was large enough for us both.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading His dreams, which were full of oaths, ejaculations, and frequently cries of "_El aparicion!
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
the act of departing
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading El espectro!_" came on him as of old; and as sleep to me became an impossibility, I resolved to leave him to his own devices.
dewsnounUS /duːz/
plural of “dew” — water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading His dreams, which were full of oaths, ejaculations, and frequently cries of "_El aparicion!
ejaculations
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From this reading His dreams, which were full of oaths, ejaculations, and frequently cries of "_El aparicion!
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading His dreams, which were full of oaths, ejaculations, and frequently cries of "_El aparicion!
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Certainly the island was large enough for us both.
espectro
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From this reading El espectro!_" came on him as of old; and as sleep to me became an impossibility, I resolved to leave him to his own devices.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
many times at short intervals
From this reading His dreams, which were full of oaths, ejaculations, and frequently cries of "_El aparicion!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His dreams, which were full of oaths, ejaculations, and frequently cries of "_El aparicion!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His dreams, which were full of oaths, ejaculations, and frequently cries of "_El aparicion!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading El espectro!_" came on him as of old; and as sleep to me became an impossibility, I resolved to leave him to his own devices.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Certainly the island was large enough for us both.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Certainly the island was large enough for us both.
go away from a place
From this reading El espectro!_" came on him as of old; and as sleep to me became an impossibility, I resolved to leave him to his own devices.
loathingnounUS /ˈloʊθɪŋ/
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading El espectro!_" came on him as of old; and as sleep to me became an impossibility, I resolved to leave him to his own devices.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
oathsnounUS /oʊðz/
plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading His dreams, which were full of oaths, ejaculations, and frequently cries of "_El aparicion!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading El espectro!_" came on him as of old; and as sleep to me became an impossibility, I resolved to leave him to his own devices.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading El espectro!_" came on him as of old; and as sleep to me became an impossibility, I resolved to leave him to his own devices.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading El espectro!_" came on him as of old; and as sleep to me became an impossibility, I resolved to leave him to his own devices.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
determined
From this reading El espectro!_" came on him as of old; and as sleep to me became an impossibility, I resolved to leave him to his own devices.
REVOLVERnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading THE REVOLVER AGAIN.
have in common
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REVOLVER AGAIN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Certainly the island was large enough for us both.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His dreams, which were full of oaths, ejaculations, and frequently cries of "_El aparicion!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His dreams, which were full of oaths, ejaculations, and frequently cries of "_El aparicion!
wigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As it was alike dangerous and uncomfortable to sleep under the dews that descended after sunset, for two nights after the departure of the boat, I was compelled to share the wigwam with Antonio, but did so with dread and loathing, and kept as far away from him as possible.
