used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING.
in addition
From this reading The involuntary bath which saved our lives served also to restore our strength.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But though no longer tired we were both hungry and thirsty, and our garments were wringing wet.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
azuferales
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From this reading Our first proceeding was to take them off and wring them; our next, to look for fresh water--for the _azuferales_ was like the ocean-water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading The involuntary bath which saved our lives served also to restore our strength.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But though no longer tired we were both hungry and thirsty, and our garments were wringing wet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though no longer tired we were both hungry and thirsty, and our garments were wringing wet.
chemicaladjectiveUS /ˈkeməkəl/
relating to or used in chemistry
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
take in liquids
From this reading Our first proceeding was to take them off and wring them; our next, to look for fresh water--for the _azuferales_ was like the ocean-water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Our first proceeding was to take them off and wring them; our next, to look for fresh water--for the _azuferales_ was like the ocean-water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Our first proceeding was to take them off and wring them; our next, to look for fresh water--for the _azuferales_ was like the ocean-water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Our first proceeding was to take them off and wring them; our next, to look for fresh water--for the _azuferales_ was like the ocean-water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our first proceeding was to take them off and wring them; our next, to look for fresh water--for the _azuferales_ was like the ocean-water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Our first proceeding was to take them off and wring them; our next, to look for fresh water--for the _azuferales_ was like the ocean-water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading But though no longer tired we were both hungry and thirsty, and our garments were wringing wet.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading But though no longer tired we were both hungry and thirsty, and our garments were wringing wet.
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading The involuntary bath which saved our lives served also to restore our strength.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Our first proceeding was to take them off and wring them; our next, to look for fresh water--for the _azuferales_ was like the ocean-water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The involuntary bath which saved our lives served also to restore our strength.
for more time
From this reading But though no longer tired we were both hungry and thirsty, and our garments were wringing wet.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Our first proceeding was to take them off and wring them; our next, to look for fresh water--for the _azuferales_ was like the ocean-water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Our first proceeding was to take them off and wring them; our next, to look for fresh water--for the _azuferales_ was like the ocean-water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
not any; not one
From this reading But though no longer tired we were both hungry and thirsty, and our garments were wringing wet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our first proceeding was to take them off and wring them; our next, to look for fresh water--for the _azuferales_ was like the ocean-water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
ocean-water
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our first proceeding was to take them off and wring them; our next, to look for fresh water--for the _azuferales_ was like the ocean-water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Our first proceeding was to take them off and wring them; our next, to look for fresh water--for the _azuferales_ was like the ocean-water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The involuntary bath which saved our lives served also to restore our strength.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Our first proceeding was to take them off and wring them; our next, to look for fresh water--for the _azuferales_ was like the ocean-water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The involuntary bath which saved our lives served also to restore our strength.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The involuntary bath which saved our lives served also to restore our strength.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The involuntary bath which saved our lives served also to restore our strength.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The involuntary bath which saved our lives served also to restore our strength.
carry out
From this reading Our first proceeding was to take them off and wring them; our next, to look for fresh water--for the _azuferales_ was like the ocean-water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The involuntary bath which saved our lives served also to restore our strength.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Our first proceeding was to take them off and wring them; our next, to look for fresh water--for the _azuferales_ was like the ocean-water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading But though no longer tired we were both hungry and thirsty, and our garments were wringing wet.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though no longer tired we were both hungry and thirsty, and our garments were wringing wet.
TIMELYadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading But though no longer tired we were both hungry and thirsty, and our garments were wringing wet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The involuntary bath which saved our lives served also to restore our strength.
a message informing of danger
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading But though no longer tired we were both hungry and thirsty, and our garments were wringing wet.
at the time that
From this reading When we entered it we were well-nigh spent; we went out of it free from any sense of fatigue, a result which was probably as much due to the chemical properties of the water as to its high temperature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The involuntary bath which saved our lives served also to restore our strength.
wringverbUS /rɪŋ/
twist and press out of shape
From this reading Our first proceeding was to take them off and wring them; our next, to look for fresh water--for the _azuferales_ was like the ocean-water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
wringingverbUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading But though no longer tired we were both hungry and thirsty, and our garments were wringing wet.
