used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
anew
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
(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 During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
a youthful male person
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David, on the other hand, had suffered painfully.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
Delgezie's
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From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
dog-driver
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From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
elasticitynounUS /ˌiːlæˈstɪsəti/
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
Frost's
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From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading David, on the other hand, had suffered painfully.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
temporary military shelter
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
inflamedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
Kasba
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From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
lethargynounUS /ˈleθərdʒi/
a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
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 After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
luckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading David, on the other hand, had suffered painfully.
on one occasion
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading David, on the other hand, had suffered painfully.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading David, on the other hand, had suffered painfully.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
the local environment
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
with speed
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
recuperatedverbUS /rɪˈkuːpəreɪtɪd/
past form of “recuperate” — regain or make up for
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading David, on the other hand, had suffered painfully.
sufferersnounUS /ˈsʌfərərz/
plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
tenaciousadjectiveUS /təˈneɪʃəs/
good at remembering
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The parts of his body that had been frozen became swollen and inflamed to an alarming degree, but as the blood regained its accustomed circulation the swelling slowly subsided.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
propel through the air
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kasba had luckily escaped Jack Frost’s most tenacious embrace, and a few hours had been sufficient to enable her to throw off the lethargy occasioned by her perilous adventure.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
the act of using
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the next few days the sufferers from exposure and travel quickly recuperated, and in a week all were once again in their accustomed good health.
in or at the place that
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After two days of careful nursing the boy had been removed to Delgezie’s hut, where he had quickly recovered the use of his limbs and elasticity of spirits, while any fatigue the little dog-driver and his partner might have felt by their long journey had been entirely shaken off after several good nights’ rest.
