actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "You no kill him?" asked the negro, who had regarded his companion's actions of the past half hour with evident disfavor.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am going to save him until morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You no kill him?" asked the negro, who had regarded his companion's actions of the past half hour with evident disfavor.
in a state of sleep
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
companion's
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From this reading "You no kill him?" asked the negro, who had regarded his companion's actions of the past half hour with evident disfavor.
a state at a particular time
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
Dionysio
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
disfavornounUS /dɪˈsfeɪvər/
the state of being out of favor
From this reading "You no kill him?" asked the negro, who had regarded his companion's actions of the past half hour with evident disfavor.
psychological suffering
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
an opposing military force
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
divisible by two
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "You no kill him?" asked the negro, who had regarded his companion's actions of the past half hour with evident disfavor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
the act of departing
From this reading "I am going to save him until morning.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You no kill him?" asked the negro, who had regarded his companion's actions of the past half hour with evident disfavor.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "You no kill him?" asked the negro, who had regarded his companion's actions of the past half hour with evident disfavor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You no kill him?" asked the negro, who had regarded his companion's actions of the past half hour with evident disfavor.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "You no kill him?" asked the negro, who had regarded his companion's actions of the past half hour with evident disfavor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am going to save him until morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "You no kill him?" asked the negro, who had regarded his companion's actions of the past half hour with evident disfavor.
engage in
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading "You no kill him?" asked the negro, who had regarded his companion's actions of the past half hour with evident disfavor.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
not any; not one
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "You no kill him?" asked the negro, who had regarded his companion's actions of the past half hour with evident disfavor.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading "You no kill him?" asked the negro, who had regarded his companion's actions of the past half hour with evident disfavor.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Not to-night," replied Ridge.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading "Not to-night," replied Ridge.
except for; apart from
From this reading "I am going to save him until morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not to-night," replied Ridge.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
troopernounUS /ˈtruːpər/
a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
in or at the place that
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
WHILEconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
which person or people
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You no kill him?" asked the negro, who had regarded his companion's actions of the past half hour with evident disfavor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So he informed Dionysio that they would remain where they were until morning, and ordered him to make things as comfortable as possible for the night.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You no kill him?" asked the negro, who had regarded his companion's actions of the past half hour with evident disfavor.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ASLEEP WHILE ON GUARD Of course there was no further thought of continuing the journey that evening, for the Spanish officer was in no condition to travel, and our young trooper was not one to desert even an enemy who was helpless and in distress.
