used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was no longer any doubt that he had involved the two faithful men in disaster, and the knowledge that he had done so was bitter.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading There was no longer any doubt that he had involved the two faithful men in disaster, and the knowledge that he had done so was bitter.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
bouldernounUS /ˈboʊldər/
a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading There was no longer any doubt that he had involved the two faithful men in disaster, and the knowledge that he had done so was bitter.
dizzinessnounUS /ˈdɪzinəs/
a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There was no longer any doubt that he had involved the two faithful men in disaster, and the knowledge that he had done so was bitter.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There was no longer any doubt that he had involved the two faithful men in disaster, and the knowledge that he had done so was bitter.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With haggard face he sat gazing up the ravine.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading There was no longer any doubt that he had involved the two faithful men in disaster, and the knowledge that he had done so was bitter.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading With haggard face he sat gazing up the ravine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading With haggard face he sat gazing up the ravine.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
inletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading There was no longer any doubt that he had involved the two faithful men in disaster, and the knowledge that he had done so was bitter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading There was no longer any doubt that he had involved the two faithful men in disaster, and the knowledge that he had done so was bitter.
immediately past
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
for more time
From this reading There was no longer any doubt that he had involved the two faithful men in disaster, and the knowledge that he had done so was bitter.
the force of workers available
From this reading There was no longer any doubt that he had involved the two faithful men in disaster, and the knowledge that he had done so was bitter.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no longer any doubt that he had involved the two faithful men in disaster, and the knowledge that he had done so was bitter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
win a victory over
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading With haggard face he sat gazing up the ravine.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
reactedverbUS /riˈæktɪd/
past form of “react” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was no longer any doubt that he had involved the two faithful men in disaster, and the knowledge that he had done so was bitter.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no longer any doubt that he had involved the two faithful men in disaster, and the knowledge that he had done so was bitter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was no longer any doubt that he had involved the two faithful men in disaster, and the knowledge that he had done so was bitter.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With haggard face he sat gazing up the ravine.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had eaten little in the last few days, which had been spent in arduous exertion, and now the leaden weariness which he had fought against since morning threatened to overcome him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In addition to this, he was oppressed by a black dejection, which, though his mind had never been clearer, reacted upon his failing physical powers, for it was now evident that he and his companions could not reach the inlet while their provisions held out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
Wyllard
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From this reading THE UNEXPECTED After a hard tramp Wyllard felt a troublesome dizziness creeping over him, and he sat down upon a boulder with the rifle across his knees.
