used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
abominablyadverb
in an offensive and hateful manner
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
at or in the front
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading To look at him one might have thought that he was merely taking exercise and the evening air for the general good of his health.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
(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 Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had there been cover he would have taken it, but there was none.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had there been cover he would have taken it, but there was none.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Had there been cover he would have taken it, but there was none.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading To look at him one might have thought that he was merely taking exercise and the evening air for the general good of his health.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading To look at him one might have thought that he was merely taking exercise and the evening air for the general good of his health.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
made afraid
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading To look at him one might have thought that he was merely taking exercise and the evening air for the general good of his health.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To look at him one might have thought that he was merely taking exercise and the evening air for the general good of his health.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had there been cover he would have taken it, but there was none.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To look at him one might have thought that he was merely taking exercise and the evening air for the general good of his health.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading To look at him one might have thought that he was merely taking exercise and the evening air for the general good of his health.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To look at him one might have thought that he was merely taking exercise and the evening air for the general good of his health.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To look at him one might have thought that he was merely taking exercise and the evening air for the general good of his health.
engage in
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
Malla-Nulla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
march in a procession
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
and nothing more
From this reading To look at him one might have thought that he was merely taking exercise and the evening air for the general good of his health.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To look at him one might have thought that he was merely taking exercise and the evening air for the general good of his health.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
the light of the Moon
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
not one, and not any
From this reading Had there been cover he would have taken it, but there was none.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To look at him one might have thought that he was merely taking exercise and the evening air for the general good of his health.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
screwedverbUS /skruːd/
past form of “screw” — have sexual intercourse with
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Had there been cover he would have taken it, but there was none.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading To look at him one might have thought that he was merely taking exercise and the evening air for the general good of his health.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Had there been cover he would have taken it, but there was none.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To look at him one might have thought that he was merely taking exercise and the evening air for the general good of his health.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Indeed, the fact that he screwed up his determination sufficiently to make the trip at all, says a great deal for his admiration of Carter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
a Caucasian
From this reading Carter, on the other hand, though he was fully alive to the desperate risks that lay ahead, felt himself to be the white man in command, and adjusted his demeanor accordingly.
White-Man's-Trouble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BEACH BY MOONLIGHT White-Man's-Trouble was abominably frightened during that night march along the beach to Malla-Nulla, and did not mind showing it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had there been cover he would have taken it, but there was none.
