used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Walter was much disposed to go out into the jungle, and there--alone with his God--pour out his supplications for his friend as well as himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
any thing at all
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The two companions shared the single sleeping apartment in the small house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Walter was much disposed to go out into the jungle, and there--alone with his God--pour out his supplications for his friend as well as himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The two companions shared the single sleeping apartment in the small house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
Denis
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From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
Denis's
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From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
having made preparations
From this reading Walter was much disposed to go out into the jungle, and there--alone with his God--pour out his supplications for his friend as well as himself.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading FAIRLY STARTED.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Walter was much disposed to go out into the jungle, and there--alone with his God--pour out his supplications for his friend as well as himself.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Walter was much disposed to go out into the jungle, and there--alone with his God--pour out his supplications for his friend as well as himself.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Walter was much disposed to go out into the jungle, and there--alone with his God--pour out his supplications for his friend as well as himself.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Walter was much disposed to go out into the jungle, and there--alone with his God--pour out his supplications for his friend as well as himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The two companions shared the single sleeping apartment in the small house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two companions shared the single sleeping apartment in the small house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Walter was much disposed to go out into the jungle, and there--alone with his God--pour out his supplications for his friend as well as himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading Walter was much disposed to go out into the jungle, and there--alone with his God--pour out his supplications for his friend as well as himself.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Walter was much disposed to go out into the jungle, and there--alone with his God--pour out his supplications for his friend as well as himself.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Walter was much disposed to go out into the jungle, and there--alone with his God--pour out his supplications for his friend as well as himself.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading Walter was much disposed to go out into the jungle, and there--alone with his God--pour out his supplications for his friend as well as himself.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading The two companions shared the single sleeping apartment in the small house.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The two companions shared the single sleeping apartment in the small house.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The two companions shared the single sleeping apartment in the small house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two companions shared the single sleeping apartment in the small house.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading FAIRLY STARTED.
supplications
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From this reading Walter was much disposed to go out into the jungle, and there--alone with his God--pour out his supplications for his friend as well as himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two companions shared the single sleeping apartment in the small house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Walter was much disposed to go out into the jungle, and there--alone with his God--pour out his supplications for his friend as well as himself.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two companions shared the single sleeping apartment in the small house.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Walter was much disposed to go out into the jungle, and there--alone with his God--pour out his supplications for his friend as well as himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
at the time that
From this reading It was no small effort to Walter to bow the knee when he felt that Denis's eyes were watching his movements, and that the gay adventurer would be likely to despise the spirit of devotion which he did not himself possess.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Walter was much disposed to go out into the jungle, and there--alone with his God--pour out his supplications for his friend as well as himself.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thus Walter could not but observe that Denis commenced the day on which a dangerous journey would be begun without anything like prayer.
