(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 Some days later the party reached the great salt plains dreaded by all overland travellers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
apprehensivelyadverb
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading “If we should get out of provisions or water here, Heaven help us!” said Tom apprehensively.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “How far will we have to go before we reach the borders of the plain?” asked Grant.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “How far will we have to go before we reach the borders of the plain?” asked Grant.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading “How far will we have to go before we reach the borders of the plain?” asked Grant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I don’t know, but I have heard that it is very extensive.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some days later the party reached the great salt plains dreaded by all overland travellers.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some days later the party reached the great salt plains dreaded by all overland travellers.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t know, but I have heard that it is very extensive.”
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Some days later the party reached the great salt plains dreaded by all overland travellers.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
at any time
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading “I don’t know, but I have heard that it is very extensive.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “How far will we have to go before we reach the borders of the plain?” asked Grant.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “If we should get out of provisions or water here, Heaven help us!” said Tom apprehensively.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “How far will we have to go before we reach the borders of the plain?” asked Grant.
let have
From this reading “How far will we have to go before we reach the borders of the plain?” asked Grant.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Some days later the party reached the great salt plains dreaded by all overland travellers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “How far will we have to go before we reach the borders of the plain?” asked Grant.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I don’t know, but I have heard that it is very extensive.”
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “If we should get out of provisions or water here, Heaven help us!” said Tom apprehensively.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “If we should get out of provisions or water here, Heaven help us!” said Tom apprehensively.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “If we should get out of provisions or water here, Heaven help us!” said Tom apprehensively.
How
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From this reading “How far will we have to go before we reach the borders of the plain?” asked Grant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t know, but I have heard that it is very extensive.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If we should get out of provisions or water here, Heaven help us!” said Tom apprehensively.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I don’t know, but I have heard that it is very extensive.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t know, but I have heard that it is very extensive.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know, but I have heard that it is very extensive.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some days later the party reached the great salt plains dreaded by all overland travellers.
not any; not one
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “If we should get out of provisions or water here, Heaven help us!” said Tom apprehensively.
overlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading Some days later the party reached the great salt plains dreaded by all overland travellers.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Some days later the party reached the great salt plains dreaded by all overland travellers.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “How far will we have to go before we reach the borders of the plain?” asked Grant.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Some days later the party reached the great salt plains dreaded by all overland travellers.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
prairiesnounUS /ˈpreɪriz/
plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading “If we should get out of provisions or water here, Heaven help us!” said Tom apprehensively.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “How far will we have to go before we reach the borders of the plain?” asked Grant.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Some days later the party reached the great salt plains dreaded by all overland travellers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If we should get out of provisions or water here, Heaven help us!” said Tom apprehensively.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading Some days later the party reached the great salt plains dreaded by all overland travellers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “If we should get out of provisions or water here, Heaven help us!” said Tom apprehensively.
shrubnounUS /ʃrʌb/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some days later the party reached the great salt plains dreaded by all overland travellers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some days later the party reached the great salt plains dreaded by all overland travellers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “How far will we have to go before we reach the borders of the plain?” asked Grant.
male cat
From this reading “If we should get out of provisions or water here, Heaven help us!” said Tom apprehensively.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Some days later the party reached the great salt plains dreaded by all overland travellers.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “If we should get out of provisions or water here, Heaven help us!” said Tom apprehensively.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
precisely as stated
From this reading “I don’t know, but I have heard that it is very extensive.”
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading “If we should get out of provisions or water here, Heaven help us!” said Tom apprehensively.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “If we should get out of provisions or water here, Heaven help us!” said Tom apprehensively.
a Caucasian
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “How far will we have to go before we reach the borders of the plain?” asked Grant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sight of the vast, white prairies, utterly destitute of vegetation, with no plant or shrub visible, and no evidence that any had ever existed, was depressing enough.
