29th
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From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But disaster had attended the enterprise almost from its commencement; unexpected and formidable difficulties had caused these flattering prospects to vanish as a dream.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading He had conceived that, once afloat upon its waters, he would be swiftly borne onwards towards the termination of its course.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
aggravatedadjectiveUS /ˈæɡrəveɪtɪd/
made more severe or intense especially in law
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Park now reached the Niger, the point at which he had too fondly hoped that all his difficulties would be at an end.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But disaster had attended the enterprise almost from its commencement; unexpected and formidable difficulties had caused these flattering prospects to vanish as a dream.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Park now reached the Niger, the point at which he had too fondly hoped that all his difficulties would be at an end.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Park on the Niger--His Death and Character_.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But disaster had attended the enterprise almost from its commencement; unexpected and formidable difficulties had caused these flattering prospects to vanish as a dream.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Park now reached the Niger, the point at which he had too fondly hoped that all his difficulties would be at an end.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading But disaster had attended the enterprise almost from its commencement; unexpected and formidable difficulties had caused these flattering prospects to vanish as a dream.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Park now reached the Niger, the point at which he had too fondly hoped that all his difficulties would be at an end.
borneverbUS /bɔːrn/
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading He had conceived that, once afloat upon its waters, he would be swiftly borne onwards towards the termination of its course.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But disaster had attended the enterprise almost from its commencement; unexpected and formidable difficulties had caused these flattering prospects to vanish as a dream.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading But disaster had attended the enterprise almost from its commencement; unexpected and formidable difficulties had caused these flattering prospects to vanish as a dream.
CharacternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading _Park on the Niger--His Death and Character_.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading But disaster had attended the enterprise almost from its commencement; unexpected and formidable difficulties had caused these flattering prospects to vanish as a dream.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading He had conceived that, once afloat upon its waters, he would be swiftly borne onwards towards the termination of its course.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had conceived that, once afloat upon its waters, he would be swiftly borne onwards towards the termination of its course.
deadlyadjectiveUS /ˈdedli/
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
DeathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _Park on the Niger--His Death and Character_.
difficultiesnounUS /ˈdɪfəkəltiz/
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Park now reached the Niger, the point at which he had too fondly hoped that all his difficulties would be at an end.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading But disaster had attended the enterprise almost from its commencement; unexpected and formidable difficulties had caused these flattering prospects to vanish as a dream.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading But disaster had attended the enterprise almost from its commencement; unexpected and formidable difficulties had caused these flattering prospects to vanish as a dream.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Park now reached the Niger, the point at which he had too fondly hoped that all his difficulties would be at an end.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading But disaster had attended the enterprise almost from its commencement; unexpected and formidable difficulties had caused these flattering prospects to vanish as a dream.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading But disaster had attended the enterprise almost from its commencement; unexpected and formidable difficulties had caused these flattering prospects to vanish as a dream.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading Park now reached the Niger, the point at which he had too fondly hoped that all his difficulties would be at an end.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading But disaster had attended the enterprise almost from its commencement; unexpected and formidable difficulties had caused these flattering prospects to vanish as a dream.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But disaster had attended the enterprise almost from its commencement; unexpected and formidable difficulties had caused these flattering prospects to vanish as a dream.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Park now reached the Niger, the point at which he had too fondly hoped that all his difficulties would be at an end.
hardshipnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Park now reached the Niger, the point at which he had too fondly hoped that all his difficulties would be at an end.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Park on the Niger--His Death and Character_.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Park now reached the Niger, the point at which he had too fondly hoped that all his difficulties would be at an end.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had conceived that, once afloat upon its waters, he would be swiftly borne onwards towards the termination of its course.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
NigernounUS /ˈnaɪdʒər/
an African river; flows into the South Atlantic
From this reading _Park on the Niger--His Death and Character_.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Park now reached the Niger, the point at which he had too fondly hoped that all his difficulties would be at an end.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had conceived that, once afloat upon its waters, he would be swiftly borne onwards towards the termination of its course.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Park on the Niger--His Death and Character_.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading He had conceived that, once afloat upon its waters, he would be swiftly borne onwards towards the termination of its course.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
onwardsadverbUS /ˈɑːnwərdz/
in a forward direction
From this reading He had conceived that, once afloat upon its waters, he would be swiftly borne onwards towards the termination of its course.
ParknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading _Park on the Niger--His Death and Character_.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Park now reached the Niger, the point at which he had too fondly hoped that all his difficulties would be at an end.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading But disaster had attended the enterprise almost from its commencement; unexpected and formidable difficulties had caused these flattering prospects to vanish as a dream.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Park now reached the Niger, the point at which he had too fondly hoped that all his difficulties would be at an end.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
survivorsnounUS /sərˈvaɪvərz/
plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
swiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading He had conceived that, once afloat upon its waters, he would be swiftly borne onwards towards the termination of its course.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading He had conceived that, once afloat upon its waters, he would be swiftly borne onwards towards the termination of its course.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Park now reached the Niger, the point at which he had too fondly hoped that all his difficulties would be at an end.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Park on the Niger--His Death and Character_.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But disaster had attended the enterprise almost from its commencement; unexpected and formidable difficulties had caused these flattering prospects to vanish as a dream.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But disaster had attended the enterprise almost from its commencement; unexpected and formidable difficulties had caused these flattering prospects to vanish as a dream.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Park now reached the Niger, the point at which he had too fondly hoped that all his difficulties would be at an end.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading He had conceived that, once afloat upon its waters, he would be swiftly borne onwards towards the termination of its course.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading But disaster had attended the enterprise almost from its commencement; unexpected and formidable difficulties had caused these flattering prospects to vanish as a dream.
unparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had conceived that, once afloat upon its waters, he would be swiftly borne onwards towards the termination of its course.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading But disaster had attended the enterprise almost from its commencement; unexpected and formidable difficulties had caused these flattering prospects to vanish as a dream.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading He had conceived that, once afloat upon its waters, he would be swiftly borne onwards towards the termination of its course.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the 29th May, he had expected to reach the Niger in a month; there had since then passed away eleven weeks of unparalleled hardship; the deadly influence of climate, aggravated by the horrors of the rainy season, had caused the greater part of his little band to fall, one after another, around him; the few survivors were so wasted by sickness that, instead of proving an assistance, they only added to his cares and anxieties.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Park now reached the Niger, the point at which he had too fondly hoped that all his difficulties would be at an end.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Park now reached the Niger, the point at which he had too fondly hoped that all his difficulties would be at an end.
