Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading This loss of eight of our number, in two days, before we had set foot on shore, was a bad augury, and was sensibly felt by all of us.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading We had left New York, for the most part strangers to one another; but arrived at the river Columbia we were all friends, and regarded each other almost as brothers.

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

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading We had left New York, for the most part strangers to one another; but arrived at the river Columbia we were all friends, and regarded each other almost as brothers.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading We had left New York, for the most part strangers to one another; but arrived at the river Columbia we were all friends, and regarded each other almost as brothers.

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

From this reading We had left New York, for the most part strangers to one another; but arrived at the river Columbia we were all friends, and regarded each other almost as brothers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come

From this reading This loss of eight of our number, in two days, before we had set foot on shore, was a bad augury, and was sensibly felt by all of us.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading This loss of eight of our number, in two days, before we had set foot on shore, was a bad augury, and was sensibly felt by all of us.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This loss of eight of our number, in two days, before we had set foot on shore, was a bad augury, and was sensibly felt by all of us.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

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

From this reading We had left New York, for the most part strangers to one another; but arrived at the river Columbia we were all friends, and regarded each other almost as brothers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We had left New York, for the most part strangers to one another; but arrived at the river Columbia we were all friends, and regarded each other almost as brothers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This loss of eight of our number, in two days, before we had set foot on shore, was a bad augury, and was sensibly felt by all of us.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading We had left New York, for the most part strangers to one another; but arrived at the river Columbia we were all friends, and regarded each other almost as brothers.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading This loss of eight of our number, in two days, before we had set foot on shore, was a bad augury, and was sensibly felt by all of us.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

being one more than seven

From this reading This loss of eight of our number, in two days, before we had set foot on shore, was a bad augury, and was sensibly felt by all of us.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

a social unit living together

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

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

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading This loss of eight of our number, in two days, before we had set foot on shore, was a bad augury, and was sensibly felt by all of us.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading This loss of eight of our number, in two days, before we had set foot on shore, was a bad augury, and was sensibly felt by all of us.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading We had left New York, for the most part strangers to one another; but arrived at the river Columbia we were all friends, and regarded each other almost as brothers.

an established custom

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

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

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

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

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

an inhabitant of an island

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading We had left New York, for the most part strangers to one another; but arrived at the river Columbia we were all friends, and regarded each other almost as brothers.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

something that is lost

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

used to form the superlative

From this reading We had left New York, for the most part strangers to one another; but arrived at the river Columbia we were all friends, and regarded each other almost as brothers.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading This loss of eight of our number, in two days, before we had set foot on shore, was a bad augury, and was sensibly felt by all of us.

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From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This loss of eight of our number, in two days, before we had set foot on shore, was a bad augury, and was sensibly felt by all of us.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

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

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading We had left New York, for the most part strangers to one another; but arrived at the river Columbia we were all friends, and regarded each other almost as brothers.

the act of sharing in the activities of a group

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading We had left New York, for the most part strangers to one another; but arrived at the river Columbia we were all friends, and regarded each other almost as brothers.

a polite refusal of an invitation

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading We had left New York, for the most part strangers to one another; but arrived at the river Columbia we were all friends, and regarded each other almost as brothers.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner

From this reading This loss of eight of our number, in two days, before we had set foot on shore, was a bad augury, and was sensibly felt by all of us.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading This loss of eight of our number, in two days, before we had set foot on shore, was a bad augury, and was sensibly felt by all of us.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading This loss of eight of our number, in two days, before we had set foot on shore, was a bad augury, and was sensibly felt by all of us.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading We had left New York, for the most part strangers to one another; but arrived at the river Columbia we were all friends, and regarded each other almost as brothers.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

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

From this reading Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions.--Obsequies of a Sandwich Islander.--First steps in the Formation of the intended Establishment.--New Alarm.--Encampment.

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

From this reading This loss of eight of our number, in two days, before we had set foot on shore, was a bad augury, and was sensibly felt by all of us.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

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

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading This loss of eight of our number, in two days, before we had set foot on shore, was a bad augury, and was sensibly felt by all of us.

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From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

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

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

lacking any legal or binding force

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

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

From this reading This loss of eight of our number, in two days, before we had set foot on shore, was a bad augury, and was sensibly felt by all of us.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The narrative of Weeks informed us of the death of three of our companions, and we could not doubt that the five others had met a similar fate.

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From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

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

From this reading We had left New York, for the most part strangers to one another; but arrived at the river Columbia we were all friends, and regarded each other almost as brothers.

at the time that

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In the course of so long a passage, the habit of seeing each other every day, the participation of the same cares and dangers, and confinement to the same narrow limits, had formed between all the passengers a connection that could not be broken, above all in a manner so sad and so unlooked for, without making us feel a void like that which is experienced in a well-regulated and loving family, when it is suddenly deprived by death, of the presence of one of its cherished members.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading We had left New York, for the most part strangers to one another; but arrived at the river Columbia we were all friends, and regarded each other almost as brothers.