used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
anew
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
(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 But as difficulties are apt to vanish before a resolute mind, Jim felt not at all daunted by them.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading But as difficulties are apt to vanish before a resolute mind, Jim felt not at all daunted by them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as difficulties are apt to vanish before a resolute mind, Jim felt not at all daunted by them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as difficulties are apt to vanish before a resolute mind, Jim felt not at all daunted by them.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading And it was for this purpose that the boys were assembled early in the morning of a bright and beautiful day in June; Jim and Sam to go on the expedition, and Ned to see them off.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading And it was for this purpose that the boys were assembled early in the morning of a bright and beautiful day in June; Jim and Sam to go on the expedition, and Ned to see them off.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But as difficulties are apt to vanish before a resolute mind, Jim felt not at all daunted by them.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading And it was for this purpose that the boys were assembled early in the morning of a bright and beautiful day in June; Jim and Sam to go on the expedition, and Ned to see them off.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as difficulties are apt to vanish before a resolute mind, Jim felt not at all daunted by them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But as difficulties are apt to vanish before a resolute mind, Jim felt not at all daunted by them.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading But as difficulties are apt to vanish before a resolute mind, Jim felt not at all daunted by them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And it was for this purpose that the boys were assembled early in the morning of a bright and beautiful day in June; Jim and Sam to go on the expedition, and Ned to see them off.
debtsnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading And it was for this purpose that the boys were assembled early in the morning of a bright and beautiful day in June; Jim and Sam to go on the expedition, and Ned to see them off.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading He had resolved, first of all, to make a thorough trial as to the possibility of finding persons willing to engage specific quantities to him.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading And it was for this purpose that the boys were assembled early in the morning of a bright and beautiful day in June; Jim and Sam to go on the expedition, and Ned to see them off.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But as difficulties are apt to vanish before a resolute mind, Jim felt not at all daunted by them.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had resolved, first of all, to make a thorough trial as to the possibility of finding persons willing to engage specific quantities to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
set up or found
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
fulfillingverbUS /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/
inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And it was for this purpose that the boys were assembled early in the morning of a bright and beautiful day in June; Jim and Sam to go on the expedition, and Ned to see them off.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
GrizzleverbUS /ˈɡrɪzəl/
be in a huff; be silent or sullen
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had resolved, first of all, to make a thorough trial as to the possibility of finding persons willing to engage specific quantities to him.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had resolved, first of all, to make a thorough trial as to the possibility of finding persons willing to engage specific quantities to him.
how
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From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
Jim
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From this reading But as difficulties are apt to vanish before a resolute mind, Jim felt not at all daunted by them.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading And it was for this purpose that the boys were assembled early in the morning of a bright and beautiful day in June; Jim and Sam to go on the expedition, and Ned to see them off.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
lastlyadverbUS /ˈlæstli/
the item at the end
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
engage in
From this reading He had resolved, first of all, to make a thorough trial as to the possibility of finding persons willing to engage specific quantities to him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But as difficulties are apt to vanish before a resolute mind, Jim felt not at all daunted by them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading And it was for this purpose that the boys were assembled early in the morning of a bright and beautiful day in June; Jim and Sam to go on the expedition, and Ned to see them off.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
Ned
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From this reading And it was for this purpose that the boys were assembled early in the morning of a bright and beautiful day in June; Jim and Sam to go on the expedition, and Ned to see them off.
not any; not one
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But as difficulties are apt to vanish before a resolute mind, Jim felt not at all daunted by them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And it was for this purpose that the boys were assembled early in the morning of a bright and beautiful day in June; Jim and Sam to go on the expedition, and Ned to see them off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And it was for this purpose that the boys were assembled early in the morning of a bright and beautiful day in June; Jim and Sam to go on the expedition, and Ned to see them off.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading He had resolved, first of all, to make a thorough trial as to the possibility of finding persons willing to engage specific quantities to him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading He had resolved, first of all, to make a thorough trial as to the possibility of finding persons willing to engage specific quantities to him.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading And it was for this purpose that the boys were assembled early in the morning of a bright and beautiful day in June; Jim and Sam to go on the expedition, and Ned to see them off.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading He had resolved, first of all, to make a thorough trial as to the possibility of finding persons willing to engage specific quantities to him.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading But as difficulties are apt to vanish before a resolute mind, Jim felt not at all daunted by them.
determined
From this reading He had resolved, first of all, to make a thorough trial as to the possibility of finding persons willing to engage specific quantities to him.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading And it was for this purpose that the boys were assembled early in the morning of a bright and beautiful day in June; Jim and Sam to go on the expedition, and Ned to see them off.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And it was for this purpose that the boys were assembled early in the morning of a bright and beautiful day in June; Jim and Sam to go on the expedition, and Ned to see them off.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading He had resolved, first of all, to make a thorough trial as to the possibility of finding persons willing to engage specific quantities to him.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it was for this purpose that the boys were assembled early in the morning of a bright and beautiful day in June; Jim and Sam to go on the expedition, and Ned to see them off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And it was for this purpose that the boys were assembled early in the morning of a bright and beautiful day in June; Jim and Sam to go on the expedition, and Ned to see them off.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading He had resolved, first of all, to make a thorough trial as to the possibility of finding persons willing to engage specific quantities to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
the act of testing something
From this reading He had resolved, first of all, to make a thorough trial as to the possibility of finding persons willing to engage specific quantities to him.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading But as difficulties are apt to vanish before a resolute mind, Jim felt not at all daunted by them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
at the time that
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
in or at the place that
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He had resolved, first of all, to make a thorough trial as to the possibility of finding persons willing to engage specific quantities to him.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
in the company of; together with
From this reading The difficulties which presented themselves to our boys in fulfilling the engagement they had made with Major Morris were of no trifling account, for it was a great question if so large a quantity could be found in the place, above what was pledged to Mr. Grizzle for debts already incurred.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Again, if they should succeed in finding the quantity, how could they pay for them? and lastly, where was a boat to be procured, in which to carry them at a season of the year when storms and high winds were to be expected?
