absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
(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 There had been times when they had been despondent, but all fear of failure was now removed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They felt that success was at hand.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been times when they had been despondent, but all fear of failure was now removed.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading They never doubted the truth of the statement which they had read in John Wolf’s memorandum book.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There had been times when they had been despondent, but all fear of failure was now removed.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
despondentadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːndənt/
without or almost without hope
From this reading There had been times when they had been despondent, but all fear of failure was now removed.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading They never doubted the truth of the statement which they had read in John Wolf’s memorandum book.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
an act that fails
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading There had been times when they had been despondent, but all fear of failure was now removed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They felt that success was at hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They never doubted the truth of the statement which they had read in John Wolf’s memorandum book.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They felt that success was at hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
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From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They never doubted the truth of the statement which they had read in John Wolf’s memorandum book.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading They never doubted the truth of the statement which they had read in John Wolf’s memorandum book.
memorandumnounUS /ˌmemərˈændəm/
a written proposal or reminder
From this reading They never doubted the truth of the statement which they had read in John Wolf’s memorandum book.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They never doubted the truth of the statement which they had read in John Wolf’s memorandum book.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There had been times when they had been despondent, but all fear of failure was now removed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They never doubted the truth of the statement which they had read in John Wolf’s memorandum book.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
on the contrary
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading They never doubted the truth of the statement which they had read in John Wolf’s memorandum book.
unusual or striking
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading There had been times when they had been despondent, but all fear of failure was now removed.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading They never doubted the truth of the statement which they had read in John Wolf’s memorandum book.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They felt that success was at hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been times when they had been despondent, but all fear of failure was now removed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They felt that success was at hand.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There had been times when they had been despondent, but all fear of failure was now removed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading They never doubted the truth of the statement which they had read in John Wolf’s memorandum book.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They felt that success was at hand.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
at the time that
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They never doubted the truth of the statement which they had read in John Wolf’s memorandum book.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
which person or people
From this reading They were too much absorbed in their own thoughts to notice the rather remarkable demeanor of the captain, who stood on the deck, silent and watchful, while his three passengers were taking their places in the boat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW SUCCESS BECAME FAILURE The next morning, when Guy and his two companions started for the island, their faces were bright with hope and expectation.
Wolf'snounUS /wʊlfs/
possessive form of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading They never doubted the truth of the statement which they had read in John Wolf’s memorandum book.
