used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
Adoniah
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From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
anew
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE ENGAGE IN BATTLE, MURDER, SUDDEN DEATH, AND--FREEDOM.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading WE ENGAGE IN BATTLE, MURDER, SUDDEN DEATH, AND--FREEDOM.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Those were troublous times, and I can but give you a sketch of the crowded events of those terrible weeks.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading My sufferings and those of my companions were too great for me to tolerate for a moment that my word should be doubted.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Those were troublous times, and I can but give you a sketch of the crowded events of those terrible weeks.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading WE ENGAGE IN BATTLE, MURDER, SUDDEN DEATH, AND--FREEDOM.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading My sufferings and those of my companions were too great for me to tolerate for a moment that my word should be doubted.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
ENGAGEverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading WE ENGAGE IN BATTLE, MURDER, SUDDEN DEATH, AND--FREEDOM.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
at any time
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My sufferings and those of my companions were too great for me to tolerate for a moment that my word should be doubted.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading WE ENGAGE IN BATTLE, MURDER, SUDDEN DEATH, AND--FREEDOM.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Those were troublous times, and I can but give you a sketch of the crowded events of those terrible weeks.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading My sufferings and those of my companions were too great for me to tolerate for a moment that my word should be doubted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Those were troublous times, and I can but give you a sketch of the crowded events of those terrible weeks.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE ENGAGE IN BATTLE, MURDER, SUDDEN DEATH, AND--FREEDOM.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My sufferings and those of my companions were too great for me to tolerate for a moment that my word should be doubted.
memoirsnounUS /ˈmemwɑːrz/
plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
moderationnounUS /ˌmɑːdərˈeɪʃən/
quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
a particular point in time
From this reading My sufferings and those of my companions were too great for me to tolerate for a moment that my word should be doubted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading WE ENGAGE IN BATTLE, MURDER, SUDDEN DEATH, AND--FREEDOM.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
peruseverbUS /pərˈuːz/
examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Those were troublous times, and I can but give you a sketch of the crowded events of those terrible weeks.
a male human offspring
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading WE ENGAGE IN BATTLE, MURDER, SUDDEN DEATH, AND--FREEDOM.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading My sufferings and those of my companions were too great for me to tolerate for a moment that my word should be doubted.
carry out
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Those were troublous times, and I can but give you a sketch of the crowded events of those terrible weeks.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those were troublous times, and I can but give you a sketch of the crowded events of those terrible weeks.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Those were troublous times, and I can but give you a sketch of the crowded events of those terrible weeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
tolerateverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪt/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading My sufferings and those of my companions were too great for me to tolerate for a moment that my word should be doubted.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My sufferings and those of my companions were too great for me to tolerate for a moment that my word should be doubted.
troublousadjective
full of trouble
From this reading Those were troublous times, and I can but give you a sketch of the crowded events of those terrible weeks.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
precisely as stated
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE ENGAGE IN BATTLE, MURDER, SUDDEN DEATH, AND--FREEDOM.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Those were troublous times, and I can but give you a sketch of the crowded events of those terrible weeks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those were troublous times, and I can but give you a sketch of the crowded events of those terrible weeks.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
yarnsnounUS /jɑːrnz/
plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may be led to think, son Adoniah, that events followed each other in a succession more rapid than natural, and that my story is what might be called by people of moderation a very sensational one, but that would be a mild term to apply to the experiences of our stay in the island.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If ever any one whom you allow to peruse these memoirs, should pretend to doubt your father's word, take the book from him and close it, and let not his curiosity as to the "yarns" that I am spinning prevail upon you to deliver these pages again to his scrutiny.
