used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DREARY PROSPECT.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
in addition
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
a quantity of money
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A time of leisure, as grievous to the most reckless and indolent as to the superior members of the society, came round ere long.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A time of leisure, as grievous to the most reckless and indolent as to the superior members of the society, came round ere long.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No very disastrous consequences followed at first.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A time of leisure, as grievous to the most reckless and indolent as to the superior members of the society, came round ere long.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading No very disastrous consequences followed at first.
consumptionnounUS /kənˈsʌmpʃən/
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading No very disastrous consequences followed at first.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
DREARYadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading A DREARY PROSPECT.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
an old word for “before”
From this reading A time of leisure, as grievous to the most reckless and indolent as to the superior members of the society, came round ere long.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
provide as food
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading No very disastrous consequences followed at first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
set up or found
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
Garveloch
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From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading A time of leisure, as grievous to the most reckless and indolent as to the superior members of the society, came round ere long.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
hardshipnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading A time of leisure, as grievous to the most reckless and indolent as to the superior members of the society, came round ere long.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
go away from a place
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading A time of leisure, as grievous to the most reckless and indolent as to the superior members of the society, came round ere long.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
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 A time of leisure, as grievous to the most reckless and indolent as to the superior members of the society, came round ere long.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading A time of leisure, as grievous to the most reckless and indolent as to the superior members of the society, came round ere long.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A time of leisure, as grievous to the most reckless and indolent as to the superior members of the society, came round ere long.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
not any; not one
From this reading No very disastrous consequences followed at first.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A time of leisure, as grievous to the most reckless and indolent as to the superior members of the society, came round ere long.
and nothing more
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
the possibility of future success
From this reading A DREARY PROSPECT.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading A time of leisure, as grievous to the most reckless and indolent as to the superior members of the society, came round ere long.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A time of leisure, as grievous to the most reckless and indolent as to the superior members of the society, came round ere long.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading A time of leisure, as grievous to the most reckless and indolent as to the superior members of the society, came round ere long.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
stinted
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From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading A time of leisure, as grievous to the most reckless and indolent as to the superior members of the society, came round ere long.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A time of leisure, as grievous to the most reckless and indolent as to the superior members of the society, came round ere long.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A time of leisure, as grievous to the most reckless and indolent as to the superior members of the society, came round ere long.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A time of leisure, as grievous to the most reckless and indolent as to the superior members of the society, came round ere long.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
precisely as stated
From this reading No very disastrous consequences followed at first.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was much complaint and a little dismay when it was found that supplies must not be looked for from the neighbouring districts, since there also the season had been only moderately favourable, and there were mouths enough to feed in each place to leave no supplies over for Garveloch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
at the time that
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading First appeared hardship in the shape of an average crop; for the people having increased their consumption up to the amount of a remarkably abundant harvest, were of course stinted when the soil yielded only the usual return.
