used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
(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 FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
Babaguey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading That good negro was soon on the other side of the water, and went to M. Lerouge (the name of the president), who gave him his canoe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
CRUELadjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
DESERTIONnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
DEVOURverbUS /dɪˈvaʊər/
destroy completely
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
Etienne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
a social unit living together
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading That good negro was soon on the other side of the water, and went to M. Lerouge (the name of the president), who gave him his canoe.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
the head of a state government
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
HARVESTnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That good negro was soon on the other side of the water, and went to M. Lerouge (the name of the president), who gave him his canoe.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
a social unit living together
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
INCREASEnounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
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 He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
Lerouge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That good negro was soon on the other side of the water, and went to M. Lerouge (the name of the president), who gave him his canoe.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
MISFORTUNESnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading That good negro was soon on the other side of the water, and went to M. Lerouge (the name of the president), who gave him his canoe.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading That good negro was soon on the other side of the water, and went to M. Lerouge (the name of the president), who gave him his canoe.
NEGROESnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That good negro was soon on the other side of the water, and went to M. Lerouge (the name of the president), who gave him his canoe.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That good negro was soon on the other side of the water, and went to M. Lerouge (the name of the president), who gave him his canoe.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
PICARD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
the possibility of future success
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
REFUSESnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
SCHMALTZnounUS /ʃmɑːlts/
(Yiddish) excessive sentimentality in art or music
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
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 FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading That good negro was soon on the other side of the water, and went to M. Lerouge (the name of the president), who gave him his canoe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
in the near future
From this reading That good negro was soon on the other side of the water, and went to M. Lerouge (the name of the president), who gave him his canoe.
move hurridly
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
not in physical motion
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
carry out
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
express in words
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That good negro was soon on the other side of the water, and went to M. Lerouge (the name of the president), who gave him his canoe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
TIGERSnounUS /ˈtaɪɡərz/
a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
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 That good negro was soon on the other side of the water, and went to M. Lerouge (the name of the president), who gave him his canoe.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst we were thus enjoying in peace our little good fortune, my father received a letter, desiring him to return to Senegal in all possible speed.
which person or people
From this reading I was extremely distressed, and instantly made Etienne swim the river, and go and beg of the President at Babaguey to take him to my father, who was still at Senegal, to tell him the melancholy news.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He went, and left me at the head of our establishment, but a great misfortune happened, which we could not prevent;--six of our labouring negroes, whom he had hired, deserted during the night, and took our small boat with them.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading FRESH MISFORTUNES--DESERTION OF THE WORKING NEGROES--RETURN OF M. SCHMALTZ TO SENEGAL--HOPE DESTROYED--GOVERNOR SCHMALTZ REFUSES ALL KIND OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PICARD FAMILY--TIGERS DEVOUR THE HOUSEHOLD DOG--TERROR OF MISS PICARD--BAD HARVEST--CRUEL PROSPECT OF THE FAMILY--INCREASE OF MISFORTUNES--SOME GENEROUS PERSONS OFFER ASSISTANCE TO M. PICARD.
