used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beyond being bogged a few more times, they enjoyed pretty decent luck.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _The End of the Trek_ The little party covered the last lap of their exhausting journey without encountering any special mishaps.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Their bedraggled aspect contrasted vividly with the gorgeous appearance they had presented at the commencement of the pilgrimage.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Their bedraggled aspect contrasted vividly with the gorgeous appearance they had presented at the commencement of the pilgrimage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Their bedraggled aspect contrasted vividly with the gorgeous appearance they had presented at the commencement of the pilgrimage.
bedraggledadjectiveUS /bɪˈdræɡəld/
limp and soiled as if dragged in the mud
From this reading Their bedraggled aspect contrasted vividly with the gorgeous appearance they had presented at the commencement of the pilgrimage.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Beyond being bogged a few more times, they enjoyed pretty decent luck.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond being bogged a few more times, they enjoyed pretty decent luck.
bogged
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From this reading Beyond being bogged a few more times, they enjoyed pretty decent luck.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading Their bedraggled aspect contrasted vividly with the gorgeous appearance they had presented at the commencement of the pilgrimage.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading Their bedraggled aspect contrasted vividly with the gorgeous appearance they had presented at the commencement of the pilgrimage.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading _The End of the Trek_ The little party covered the last lap of their exhausting journey without encountering any special mishaps.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading Beyond being bogged a few more times, they enjoyed pretty decent luck.
deterioratedverbUS /dɪˈtɪriəreɪtɪd/
past form of “deteriorate” — become worse or disintegrate
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
encounteringverbUS /enˈkaʊntərɪŋ/
-ing form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading _The End of the Trek_ The little party covered the last lap of their exhausting journey without encountering any special mishaps.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading _The End of the Trek_ The little party covered the last lap of their exhausting journey without encountering any special mishaps.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Beyond being bogged a few more times, they enjoyed pretty decent luck.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The lustre of their equipment was now entirely worn off.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading The lustre of their equipment was now entirely worn off.
exhaustingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading _The End of the Trek_ The little party covered the last lap of their exhausting journey without encountering any special mishaps.
fanaticaladjectiveUS /fəˈnætɪkəl/
marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Beyond being bogged a few more times, they enjoyed pretty decent luck.
frayed-out
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From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Their bedraggled aspect contrasted vividly with the gorgeous appearance they had presented at the commencement of the pilgrimage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their bedraggled aspect contrasted vividly with the gorgeous appearance they had presented at the commencement of the pilgrimage.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading _The End of the Trek_ The little party covered the last lap of their exhausting journey without encountering any special mishaps.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading _The End of the Trek_ The little party covered the last lap of their exhausting journey without encountering any special mishaps.
immediately past
From this reading _The End of the Trek_ The little party covered the last lap of their exhausting journey without encountering any special mishaps.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _The End of the Trek_ The little party covered the last lap of their exhausting journey without encountering any special mishaps.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Beyond being bogged a few more times, they enjoyed pretty decent luck.
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading The lustre of their equipment was now entirely worn off.
Martha
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From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
mishapsnounUS /ˈmɪshæps/
plural of “mishap” — an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading _The End of the Trek_ The little party covered the last lap of their exhausting journey without encountering any special mishaps.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Beyond being bogged a few more times, they enjoyed pretty decent luck.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The lustre of their equipment was now entirely worn off.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The End of the Trek_ The little party covered the last lap of their exhausting journey without encountering any special mishaps.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The lustre of their equipment was now entirely worn off.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading _The End of the Trek_ The little party covered the last lap of their exhausting journey without encountering any special mishaps.
pilgrimagenounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmədʒ/
a journey to a sacred place
From this reading Their bedraggled aspect contrasted vividly with the gorgeous appearance they had presented at the commencement of the pilgrimage.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Their bedraggled aspect contrasted vividly with the gorgeous appearance they had presented at the commencement of the pilgrimage.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Beyond being bogged a few more times, they enjoyed pretty decent luck.
with speed
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
rentsnounUS /rents/
plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
rippedadjectiveUS /rɪpt/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading _The End of the Trek_ The little party covered the last lap of their exhausting journey without encountering any special mishaps.
spic-and-span-ness
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From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
stainsnounUS /steɪnz/
plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The End of the Trek_ The little party covered the last lap of their exhausting journey without encountering any special mishaps.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The End of the Trek_ The little party covered the last lap of their exhausting journey without encountering any special mishaps.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beyond being bogged a few more times, they enjoyed pretty decent luck.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Beyond being bogged a few more times, they enjoyed pretty decent luck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
Trailey's
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From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
TreknounUS /trek/
a journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers)
From this reading _The End of the Trek_ The little party covered the last lap of their exhausting journey without encountering any special mishaps.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In spite of Martha Trailey's almost fanatical industry, outer garments rapidly deteriorated; shirts ripped; buttons disappeared, and neat spic-and-span-ness surrendered to the stains and rents and general frayed-out look consequent upon such a harsh trip.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading Their bedraggled aspect contrasted vividly with the gorgeous appearance they had presented at the commencement of the pilgrimage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lustre of their equipment was now entirely worn off.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their bedraggled aspect contrasted vividly with the gorgeous appearance they had presented at the commencement of the pilgrimage.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _The End of the Trek_ The little party covered the last lap of their exhausting journey without encountering any special mishaps.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The lustre of their equipment was now entirely worn off.
