used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BUSHMAN'S SATISFACTION Andrew reached the Landing physically exhausted and troubled by a heavy depression.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Moreover, he was seriously troubled about Graham, whose foot appeared to be getting worse, and he was deeply disappointed with the result of his search.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BUSHMAN'S SATISFACTION Andrew reached the Landing physically exhausted and troubled by a heavy depression.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading A BUSHMAN'S SATISFACTION Andrew reached the Landing physically exhausted and troubled by a heavy depression.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Moreover, he was seriously troubled about Graham, whose foot appeared to be getting worse, and he was deeply disappointed with the result of his search.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Moreover, he was seriously troubled about Graham, whose foot appeared to be getting worse, and he was deeply disappointed with the result of his search.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Relief had been followed by a severe reaction, which left him limp and nerveless; and the homeward march proved long and toilsome.
BUSHMAN'S
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From this reading A BUSHMAN'S SATISFACTION Andrew reached the Landing physically exhausted and troubled by a heavy depression.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A BUSHMAN'S SATISFACTION Andrew reached the Landing physically exhausted and troubled by a heavy depression.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Moreover, he was seriously troubled about Graham, whose foot appeared to be getting worse, and he was deeply disappointed with the result of his search.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading A BUSHMAN'S SATISFACTION Andrew reached the Landing physically exhausted and troubled by a heavy depression.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Moreover, he was seriously troubled about Graham, whose foot appeared to be getting worse, and he was deeply disappointed with the result of his search.
emulateverbUS /ˈemjəleɪt/
strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading A BUSHMAN'S SATISFACTION Andrew reached the Landing physically exhausted and troubled by a heavy depression.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Relief had been followed by a severe reaction, which left him limp and nerveless; and the homeward march proved long and toilsome.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Moreover, he was seriously troubled about Graham, whose foot appeared to be getting worse, and he was deeply disappointed with the result of his search.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
set up or found
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Moreover, he was seriously troubled about Graham, whose foot appeared to be getting worse, and he was deeply disappointed with the result of his search.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Moreover, he was seriously troubled about Graham, whose foot appeared to be getting worse, and he was deeply disappointed with the result of his search.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A BUSHMAN'S SATISFACTION Andrew reached the Landing physically exhausted and troubled by a heavy depression.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Relief had been followed by a severe reaction, which left him limp and nerveless; and the homeward march proved long and toilsome.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading A BUSHMAN'S SATISFACTION Andrew reached the Landing physically exhausted and troubled by a heavy depression.
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 long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading Relief had been followed by a severe reaction, which left him limp and nerveless; and the homeward march proved long and toilsome.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Relief had been followed by a severe reaction, which left him limp and nerveless; and the homeward march proved long and toilsome.
long-continued
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From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
for more time
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
march in a procession
From this reading Relief had been followed by a severe reaction, which left him limp and nerveless; and the homeward march proved long and toilsome.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
the force of workers available
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he was seriously troubled about Graham, whose foot appeared to be getting worse, and he was deeply disappointed with the result of his search.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
nervelessadjective
marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional
From this reading Relief had been followed by a severe reaction, which left him limp and nerveless; and the homeward march proved long and toilsome.
not any; not one
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading A BUSHMAN'S SATISFACTION Andrew reached the Landing physically exhausted and troubled by a heavy depression.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Relief had been followed by a severe reaction, which left him limp and nerveless; and the homeward march proved long and toilsome.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A BUSHMAN'S SATISFACTION Andrew reached the Landing physically exhausted and troubled by a heavy depression.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading Relief had been followed by a severe reaction, which left him limp and nerveless; and the homeward march proved long and toilsome.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Relief had been followed by a severe reaction, which left him limp and nerveless; and the homeward march proved long and toilsome.
free from harm or evil
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
rescuersnounUS /ˈreskjuːərz/
plural of “rescuer” — a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Moreover, he was seriously troubled about Graham, whose foot appeared to be getting worse, and he was deeply disappointed with the result of his search.
rigornounUS /ˈrɪɡər/
something hard to endure
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
Identical; not different.
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading A BUSHMAN'S SATISFACTION Andrew reached the Landing physically exhausted and troubled by a heavy depression.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Moreover, he was seriously troubled about Graham, whose foot appeared to be getting worse, and he was deeply disappointed with the result of his search.
in a serious manner
From this reading Moreover, he was seriously troubled about Graham, whose foot appeared to be getting worse, and he was deeply disappointed with the result of his search.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Relief had been followed by a severe reaction, which left him limp and nerveless; and the homeward march proved long and toilsome.
for a short time
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The long-continued strain had left its mark on him, for, having proposed the expedition, he felt responsible for the safety of his friends; and his strength and endurance deserted him shortly after the arrival of the rescue party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BUSHMAN'S SATISFACTION Andrew reached the Landing physically exhausted and troubled by a heavy depression.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
toilsomeadjective
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading Relief had been followed by a severe reaction, which left him limp and nerveless; and the homeward march proved long and toilsome.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading A BUSHMAN'S SATISFACTION Andrew reached the Landing physically exhausted and troubled by a heavy depression.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading As they had food, there was no longer the same necessity for haste, but the rigor of the weather forced the men to push on as fast as possible, and Andrew found it difficult to emulate his rescuers' pace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Relief had been followed by a severe reaction, which left him limp and nerveless; and the homeward march proved long and toilsome.
belonging to which person
From this reading Moreover, he was seriously troubled about Graham, whose foot appeared to be getting worse, and he was deeply disappointed with the result of his search.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Moreover, he was seriously troubled about Graham, whose foot appeared to be getting worse, and he was deeply disappointed with the result of his search.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Moreover, he was seriously troubled about Graham, whose foot appeared to be getting worse, and he was deeply disappointed with the result of his search.
