Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

later than; following

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

(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 After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, reproached us for having doubted him when he wished to board us to take our family along with him.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

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

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

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

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

plural of “ass” — the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading One unfortunate person, too desirous of getting quickly on shore, had his legs broken under the Shallop, and was taken and laid on the beach, and left to the care of Providence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, reproached us for having doubted him when he wished to board us to take our family along with him.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading One unfortunate person, too desirous of getting quickly on shore, had his legs broken under the Shallop, and was taken and laid on the beach, and left to the care of Providence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading One unfortunate person, too desirous of getting quickly on shore, had his legs broken under the Shallop, and was taken and laid on the beach, and left to the care of Providence.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, reproached us for having doubted him when he wished to board us to take our family along with him.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was most true he had landed sixty-three people that day.

the act of departing

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading One unfortunate person, too desirous of getting quickly on shore, had his legs broken under the Shallop, and was taken and laid on the beach, and left to the care of Providence.

the act of discovering something

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, reproached us for having doubted him when he wished to board us to take our family along with him.

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

From this reading M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, reproached us for having doubted him when he wished to board us to take our family along with him.

-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

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

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, reproached us for having doubted him when he wished to board us to take our family along with him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

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

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, reproached us for having doubted him when he wished to board us to take our family along with him.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, reproached us for having doubted him when he wished to board us to take our family along with him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, reproached us for having doubted him when he wished to board us to take our family along with him.

engage or hire for work

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

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

From this reading One unfortunate person, too desirous of getting quickly on shore, had his legs broken under the Shallop, and was taken and laid on the beach, and left to the care of Providence.

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

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

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

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was most true he had landed sixty-three people that day.

plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

set down according to a plan

From this reading One unfortunate person, too desirous of getting quickly on shore, had his legs broken under the Shallop, and was taken and laid on the beach, and left to the care of Providence.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

immediately past

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

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 One unfortunate person, too desirous of getting quickly on shore, had his legs broken under the Shallop, and was taken and laid on the beach, and left to the care of Providence.

staying power

From this reading One unfortunate person, too desirous of getting quickly on shore, had his legs broken under the Shallop, and was taken and laid on the beach, and left to the care of Providence.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

occurring by chance

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was most true he had landed sixty-three people that day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One unfortunate person, too desirous of getting quickly on shore, had his legs broken under the Shallop, and was taken and laid on the beach, and left to the care of Providence.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

a human being

From this reading One unfortunate person, too desirous of getting quickly on shore, had his legs broken under the Shallop, and was taken and laid on the beach, and left to the care of Providence.

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

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading One unfortunate person, too desirous of getting quickly on shore, had his legs broken under the Shallop, and was taken and laid on the beach, and left to the care of Providence.

plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

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

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

with speed

From this reading One unfortunate person, too desirous of getting quickly on shore, had his legs broken under the Shallop, and was taken and laid on the beach, and left to the care of Providence.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

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

From this reading M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, reproached us for having doubted him when he wished to board us to take our family along with him.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

a republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

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

From this reading One unfortunate person, too desirous of getting quickly on shore, had his legs broken under the Shallop, and was taken and laid on the beach, and left to the care of Providence.

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

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

being three more than sixty

From this reading It was most true he had landed sixty-three people that day.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

carry out

From this reading M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, reproached us for having doubted him when he wished to board us to take our family along with him.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading One unfortunate person, too desirous of getting quickly on shore, had his legs broken under the Shallop, and was taken and laid on the beach, and left to the care of Providence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

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

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

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

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading One unfortunate person, too desirous of getting quickly on shore, had his legs broken under the Shallop, and was taken and laid on the beach, and left to the care of Providence.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was most true he had landed sixty-three people that day.

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

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading One unfortunate person, too desirous of getting quickly on shore, had his legs broken under the Shallop, and was taken and laid on the beach, and left to the care of Providence.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading One unfortunate person, too desirous of getting quickly on shore, had his legs broken under the Shallop, and was taken and laid on the beach, and left to the care of Providence.

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

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

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

From this reading One unfortunate person, too desirous of getting quickly on shore, had his legs broken under the Shallop, and was taken and laid on the beach, and left to the care of Providence.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

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

From this reading After we had a little recovered from the fainting and fatigue of our getting on shore, our fellow-sufferers told us they had landed in the forenoon, and had cleared the breakers by the strength of their oars and sails; but they had not all been so lucky as we were.

at the time that

From this reading M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, reproached us for having doubted him when he wished to board us to take our family along with him.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, reproached us for having doubted him when he wished to board us to take our family along with him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SHIPWRECKED PARTY FORM THEMSELVES INTO A CARAVAN TO GO BY LAND TO SENEGAL--THEY FIND WATER IN THE DESERT--SOME PEOPLE OF THE CARAVAN PROPOSE TO ABANDON THE PICARD FAMILY--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF AN OLD OFFICER OF INFANTRY--DISCOVERY OF AN OASIS OF WILD PURSLAIN--FIRST REPAST OF THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT--THEY FALL IN WITH A SMALL CAMP OF ARABS--M. PICARD PURCHASES TWO KIDS--THE MOORS OFFER THEIR SERVICES TO THEM--ARRIVAL AT LAST AT THE GREAT CAMP OF THE MOORS--M. PICARD IS RECOGNISED BY AN ARAB--GENEROUS PROCEEDING OF THAT ARAB--SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE CARAVAN--THEY HIRE ASSES.