Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The volcano continued raging during the day, but the natives, accustomed to see its fires burst forth from time to time, were less alarmed at it than they were at the appearance of the comet.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading The volcano continued raging during the day, but the natives, accustomed to see its fires burst forth from time to time, were less alarmed at it than they were at the appearance of the comet.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The volcano continued raging during the day, but the natives, accustomed to see its fires burst forth from time to time, were less alarmed at it than they were at the appearance of the comet.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading As I watched it, I conceived the hope that a stream of lava, flowing down between us and the more hostile heathen tribes, might prevent them from approaching to attack us.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading How dreadful would have been our fate had they succeeded, and, unwarned as we were, we should have been taken by surprise without the possibility of escaping.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading As I watched it, I conceived the hope that a stream of lava, flowing down between us and the more hostile heathen tribes, might prevent them from approaching to attack us.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading The volcano continued raging during the day, but the natives, accustomed to see its fires burst forth from time to time, were less alarmed at it than they were at the appearance of the comet.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading How dreadful would have been our fate had they succeeded, and, unwarned as we were, we should have been taken by surprise without the possibility of escaping.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit

From this reading The volcano continued raging during the day, but the natives, accustomed to see its fires burst forth from time to time, were less alarmed at it than they were at the appearance of the comet.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading As I watched it, I conceived the hope that a stream of lava, flowing down between us and the more hostile heathen tribes, might prevent them from approaching to attack us.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The volcano continued raging during the day, but the natives, accustomed to see its fires burst forth from time to time, were less alarmed at it than they were at the appearance of the comet.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The volcano continued raging during the day, but the natives, accustomed to see its fires burst forth from time to time, were less alarmed at it than they were at the appearance of the comet.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As I watched it, I conceived the hope that a stream of lava, flowing down between us and the more hostile heathen tribes, might prevent them from approaching to attack us.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading How dreadful would have been our fate had they succeeded, and, unwarned as we were, we should have been taken by surprise without the possibility of escaping.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The volcano continued raging during the day, but the natives, accustomed to see its fires burst forth from time to time, were less alarmed at it than they were at the appearance of the comet.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading How dreadful would have been our fate had they succeeded, and, unwarned as we were, we should have been taken by surprise without the possibility of escaping.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading How dreadful would have been our fate had they succeeded, and, unwarned as we were, we should have been taken by surprise without the possibility of escaping.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading The volcano continued raging during the day, but the natives, accustomed to see its fires burst forth from time to time, were less alarmed at it than they were at the appearance of the comet.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading As I watched it, I conceived the hope that a stream of lava, flowing down between us and the more hostile heathen tribes, might prevent them from approaching to attack us.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The volcano continued raging during the day, but the natives, accustomed to see its fires burst forth from time to time, were less alarmed at it than they were at the appearance of the comet.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The volcano continued raging during the day, but the natives, accustomed to see its fires burst forth from time to time, were less alarmed at it than they were at the appearance of the comet.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading How dreadful would have been our fate had they succeeded, and, unwarned as we were, we should have been taken by surprise without the possibility of escaping.

comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading How dreadful would have been our fate had they succeeded, and, unwarned as we were, we should have been taken by surprise without the possibility of escaping.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading As I watched it, I conceived the hope that a stream of lava, flowing down between us and the more hostile heathen tribes, might prevent them from approaching to attack us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading As I watched it, I conceived the hope that a stream of lava, flowing down between us and the more hostile heathen tribes, might prevent them from approaching to attack us.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading As I watched it, I conceived the hope that a stream of lava, flowing down between us and the more hostile heathen tribes, might prevent them from approaching to attack us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading How dreadful would have been our fate had they succeeded, and, unwarned as we were, we should have been taken by surprise without the possibility of escaping.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading As I watched it, I conceived the hope that a stream of lava, flowing down between us and the more hostile heathen tribes, might prevent them from approaching to attack us.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The volcano continued raging during the day, but the natives, accustomed to see its fires burst forth from time to time, were less alarmed at it than they were at the appearance of the comet.

a name for the God of the Old Testament as transliterated from the Hebrew consonants YHVH

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface

From this reading As I watched it, I conceived the hope that a stream of lava, flowing down between us and the more hostile heathen tribes, might prevent them from approaching to attack us.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The volcano continued raging during the day, but the natives, accustomed to see its fires burst forth from time to time, were less alarmed at it than they were at the appearance of the comet.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

showing or giving mercy

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As I watched it, I conceived the hope that a stream of lava, flowing down between us and the more hostile heathen tribes, might prevent them from approaching to attack us.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As I watched it, I conceived the hope that a stream of lava, flowing down between us and the more hostile heathen tribes, might prevent them from approaching to attack us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading The volcano continued raging during the day, but the natives, accustomed to see its fires burst forth from time to time, were less alarmed at it than they were at the appearance of the comet.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading How dreadful would have been our fate had they succeeded, and, unwarned as we were, we should have been taken by surprise without the possibility of escaping.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading As I watched it, I conceived the hope that a stream of lava, flowing down between us and the more hostile heathen tribes, might prevent them from approaching to attack us.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading The volcano continued raging during the day, but the natives, accustomed to see its fires burst forth from time to time, were less alarmed at it than they were at the appearance of the comet.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The volcano continued raging during the day, but the natives, accustomed to see its fires burst forth from time to time, were less alarmed at it than they were at the appearance of the comet.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading How dreadful would have been our fate had they succeeded, and, unwarned as we were, we should have been taken by surprise without the possibility of escaping.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading As I watched it, I conceived the hope that a stream of lava, flowing down between us and the more hostile heathen tribes, might prevent them from approaching to attack us.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading How dreadful would have been our fate had they succeeded, and, unwarned as we were, we should have been taken by surprise without the possibility of escaping.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading How dreadful would have been our fate had they succeeded, and, unwarned as we were, we should have been taken by surprise without the possibility of escaping.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading How dreadful would have been our fate had they succeeded, and, unwarned as we were, we should have been taken by surprise without the possibility of escaping.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As I watched it, I conceived the hope that a stream of lava, flowing down between us and the more hostile heathen tribes, might prevent them from approaching to attack us.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading How dreadful would have been our fate had they succeeded, and, unwarned as we were, we should have been taken by surprise without the possibility of escaping.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading As I watched it, I conceived the hope that a stream of lava, flowing down between us and the more hostile heathen tribes, might prevent them from approaching to attack us.

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From this reading How dreadful would have been our fate had they succeeded, and, unwarned as we were, we should have been taken by surprise without the possibility of escaping.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

precisely as stated

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt

From this reading The volcano continued raging during the day, but the natives, accustomed to see its fires burst forth from time to time, were less alarmed at it than they were at the appearance of the comet.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading As I watched it, I conceived the hope that a stream of lava, flowing down between us and the more hostile heathen tribes, might prevent them from approaching to attack us.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

which person or people

From this reading "Jehovah is merciful, and has called our brothers to a better and happier land than this," exclaimed those who stood around, preparing to carry the dead to their graves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We were not aware of it at the time--but we learned afterwards--that on that very night a band of savage heathens were on their way to attack the settlement with the intention of killing Nanari, and carrying off Lisele and us as prisoners.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading How dreadful would have been our fate had they succeeded, and, unwarned as we were, we should have been taken by surprise without the possibility of escaping.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading How dreadful would have been our fate had they succeeded, and, unwarned as we were, we should have been taken by surprise without the possibility of escaping.