11th
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From this reading At five in the morning of the 11th of July we regained the sea-shore.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Our asses, fatigued with the long journey among the sands, ran instantly and lay down among the breakers, in spite of our utmost exertions to prevent them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our asses, fatigued with the long journey among the sands, ran instantly and lay down among the breakers, in spite of our utmost exertions to prevent them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, in the end, as this incident had no unfortunate issue, we laughed, and continued our route, some on foot, and some on the capricious asses.
assnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
assesnounUS /ˈæsəz/
plural of “ass” — the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Our asses, fatigued with the long journey among the sands, ran instantly and lay down among the breakers, in spite of our utmost exertions to prevent them.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
breakersnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading Our asses, fatigued with the long journey among the sands, ran instantly and lay down among the breakers, in spite of our utmost exertions to prevent them.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
BULLOCKnounUS /ˈbʊlək/
young bull
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, in the end, as this incident had no unfortunate issue, we laughed, and continued our route, some on foot, and some on the capricious asses.
capriciousadjectiveUS /kəˈprɪʃəs/
changeable
From this reading But, in the end, as this incident had no unfortunate issue, we laughed, and continued our route, some on foot, and some on the capricious asses.
CARAVANnounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
CONTINUATIONnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
without stop or interruption
From this reading But, in the end, as this incident had no unfortunate issue, we laughed, and continued our route, some on foot, and some on the capricious asses.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Our asses, fatigued with the long journey among the sands, ran instantly and lay down among the breakers, in spite of our utmost exertions to prevent them.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But, in the end, as this incident had no unfortunate issue, we laughed, and continued our route, some on foot, and some on the capricious asses.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
EVERYdeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Our asses, fatigued with the long journey among the sands, ran instantly and lay down among the breakers, in spite of our utmost exertions to prevent them.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Our asses, fatigued with the long journey among the sands, ran instantly and lay down among the breakers, in spite of our utmost exertions to prevent them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading At five in the morning of the 11th of July we regained the sea-shore.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But, in the end, as this incident had no unfortunate issue, we laughed, and continued our route, some on foot, and some on the capricious asses.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
GENEROSITYnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
HOSPITALITYnounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At five in the morning of the 11th of July we regained the sea-shore.
a single distinct event
From this reading But, in the end, as this incident had no unfortunate issue, we laughed, and continued our route, some on foot, and some on the capricious asses.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Our asses, fatigued with the long journey among the sands, ran instantly and lay down among the breakers, in spite of our utmost exertions to prevent them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading But, in the end, as this incident had no unfortunate issue, we laughed, and continued our route, some on foot, and some on the capricious asses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading At five in the morning of the 11th of July we regained the sea-shore.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
immediately past
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading But, in the end, as this incident had no unfortunate issue, we laughed, and continued our route, some on foot, and some on the capricious asses.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Our asses, fatigued with the long journey among the sands, ran instantly and lay down among the breakers, in spite of our utmost exertions to prevent them.
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 Our asses, fatigued with the long journey among the sands, ran instantly and lay down among the breakers, in spite of our utmost exertions to prevent them.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At five in the morning of the 11th of July we regained the sea-shore.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
not any; not one
From this reading But, in the end, as this incident had no unfortunate issue, we laughed, and continued our route, some on foot, and some on the capricious asses.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, in the end, as this incident had no unfortunate issue, we laughed, and continued our route, some on foot, and some on the capricious asses.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our asses, fatigued with the long journey among the sands, ran instantly and lay down among the breakers, in spite of our utmost exertions to prevent them.
a human being
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
PICARD
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From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Our asses, fatigued with the long journey among the sands, ran instantly and lay down among the breakers, in spite of our utmost exertions to prevent them.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Our asses, fatigued with the long journey among the sands, ran instantly and lay down among the breakers, in spite of our utmost exertions to prevent them.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading At five in the morning of the 11th of July we regained the sea-shore.
REGAINSverbUS /riˈɡeɪnz/
third-person singular of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
REPASTnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading But, in the end, as this incident had no unfortunate issue, we laughed, and continued our route, some on foot, and some on the capricious asses.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading Our asses, fatigued with the long journey among the sands, ran instantly and lay down among the breakers, in spite of our utmost exertions to prevent them.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
sea-shore
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From this reading At five in the morning of the 11th of July we regained the sea-shore.
SENEGALnounUS /ˌsenəˈɡɔːl/
a republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Our asses, fatigued with the long journey among the sands, ran instantly and lay down among the breakers, in spite of our utmost exertions to prevent them.
ST
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From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
carry out
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Our asses, fatigued with the long journey among the sands, ran instantly and lay down among the breakers, in spite of our utmost exertions to prevent them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
in the direction of
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading THE CARAVAN REGAINS THE SHORE--A SAIL IS DISCOVERED--IT BRINGS ASSISTANCE TO THE CARAVAN--GREAT GENEROSITY OF AN ENGLISHMAN--CONTINUATION OF THEIR JOURNEY--EXTRAORDINARY HEAT--THEY KILL A BULLOCK--REPAST OF THE CARAVAN--AT LAST THEY DISCOVER THE RIVER SENEGAL--JOY OF THE UNFORTUNATE--M. PICARD RECEIVES ASSISTANCE FROM SOME OLD FRIENDS AT SENEGAL--HOSPITALITY OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE ISLAND OF ST LOUIS TOWARDS EVERY PERSON OF THE CARAVAN.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Our asses, fatigued with the long journey among the sands, ran instantly and lay down among the breakers, in spite of our utmost exertions to prevent them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
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 This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At five in the morning of the 11th of July we regained the sea-shore.
which person or people
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our asses, fatigued with the long journey among the sands, ran instantly and lay down among the breakers, in spite of our utmost exertions to prevent them.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This caused several of us to take a bath we wished not: I was myself held under my ass in the water, and had great difficulty in saving one of my young brothers who was floating away.
