used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fearful nocturnal concert--Fire!
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
ALAnounUS /ˈælə/
a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
alcovesnounUS /ˈælkoʊvz/
plural of “alcove” — a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
AlpineadjectiveUS /ˈælpaɪn/
relating to or characteristic of alps
From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
Appennine
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From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
the act of burning something
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
make calm or still
From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading A fearful nocturnal concert--Fire!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
cravingsnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “craving” — an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
one or the other of two
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
divisible by two
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading A fearful nocturnal concert--Fire!
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A fearful nocturnal concert--Fire!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
set up or found
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
set afire or burning
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
march in a procession
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
subject to death
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
nocturnaladjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or active during the night
From this reading A fearful nocturnal concert--Fire!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
on one occasion
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
Orang-putei
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
on the contrary
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
confined on all sides
From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
carry out
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not having found even a trace of human habitation either on the second day of our march we were once more compelled to prepare a shelter for the night as best we could.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Fire!--A clearing in the forest--A general flight--Masters of the camp!--Mortal weariness--A morning greeting without any compliments--A first meeting--In the village--ALA against the Orang-putei.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading We made two little alcoves of boughs and leaves, and having satisfied the cravings of appetite we lighted a fire on each side of our miniature encampment, piled up enough wood at hand to keep them burning, and settled ourselves down to sleep, or rather one of us had to sleep whilst the other watched, as we had agreed to take turns.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In our ignorance we had calculated upon finding ourselves surrounded by a solemn nocturnal stillness in these remote regions; such calm quietness as one enjoys during the night on the Alpine and Appennine woods.
