(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "If you were better able to undergo the fatigue I would," I said; "but I wish first to place you in safety."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Oh, do not think of that," he answered, "leave me here.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Perhaps our new friends here will assist us."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "If you were better able to undergo the fatigue I would," I said; "but I wish first to place you in safety."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "If you were better able to undergo the fatigue I would," I said; "but I wish first to place you in safety."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can you think of doing so without first trying to find Leo?" he said.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Oh, do not think of that," he answered, "leave me here.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Can you think of doing so without first trying to find Leo?" he said.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading "If you were better able to undergo the fatigue I would," I said; "but I wish first to place you in safety."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Can you think of doing so without first trying to find Leo?" he said.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Can you think of doing so without first trying to find Leo?" he said.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Perhaps our new friends here will assist us."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Can you think of doing so without first trying to find Leo?" he said.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Perhaps our new friends here will assist us."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If you were better able to undergo the fatigue I would," I said; "but I wish first to place you in safety."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you were better able to undergo the fatigue I would," I said; "but I wish first to place you in safety."
impedimentnounUS /ˌɪmˈpedəmənt/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If you were better able to undergo the fatigue I would," I said; "but I wish first to place you in safety."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
go away from a place
From this reading "Oh, do not think of that," he answered, "leave me here.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading "Can you think of doing so without first trying to find Leo?" he said.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, do not think of that," he answered, "leave me here.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Perhaps our new friends here will assist us."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Oh, do not think of that," he answered, "leave me here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Can you think of doing so without first trying to find Leo?" he said.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, do not think of that," he answered, "leave me here.
and nothing more
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Perhaps our new friends here will assist us."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps our new friends here will assist us."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "If you were better able to undergo the fatigue I would," I said; "but I wish first to place you in safety."
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading "If you were better able to undergo the fatigue I would," I said; "but I wish first to place you in safety."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Can you think of doing so without first trying to find Leo?" he said.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Can you think of doing so without first trying to find Leo?" he said.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
carry out
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh, do not think of that," he answered, "leave me here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If you were better able to undergo the fatigue I would," I said; "but I wish first to place you in safety."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Can you think of doing so without first trying to find Leo?" he said.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Can you think of doing so without first trying to find Leo?" he said.
hard to endure
From this reading "Can you think of doing so without first trying to find Leo?" he said.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading "If you were better able to undergo the fatigue I would," I said; "but I wish first to place you in safety."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Perhaps our new friends here will assist us."
precisely as stated
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If you were better able to undergo the fatigue I would," I said; "but I wish first to place you in safety."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Perhaps our new friends here will assist us."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "If you were better able to undergo the fatigue I would," I said; "but I wish first to place you in safety."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Can you think of doing so without first trying to find Leo?" he said.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If you were better able to undergo the fatigue I would," I said; "but I wish first to place you in safety."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can you think of doing so without first trying to find Leo?" he said.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The people seem so friendly, that I am sure they will take care of me; and though I wish very much indeed to go with you, I am sure I should only be an impediment to your progress."
