1819
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From this reading It was yet but about the beginning of June 1819, and already the humid winds of the south announced the approach of the bad season, or winter.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was yet but about the beginning of June 1819, and already the humid winds of the south announced the approach of the bad season, or winter.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was yet but about the beginning of June 1819, and already the humid winds of the south announced the approach of the bad season, or winter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It was yet but about the beginning of June 1819, and already the humid winds of the south announced the approach of the bad season, or winter.
move towards
From this reading It was yet but about the beginning of June 1819, and already the humid winds of the south announced the approach of the bad season, or winter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We could no longer spend our twilights at the cottage, it was so filled with these insects.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It was yet but about the beginning of June 1819, and already the humid winds of the south announced the approach of the bad season, or winter.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It was yet but about the beginning of June 1819, and already the humid winds of the south announced the approach of the bad season, or winter.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The whirlwinds of the north no longer brought the hot sands of the Desert; but instead of them came the south-east, bringing clouds of locusts, musquitoes, and gnats.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The whirlwinds of the north no longer brought the hot sands of the Desert; but instead of them came the south-east, bringing clouds of locusts, musquitoes, and gnats.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was yet but about the beginning of June 1819, and already the humid winds of the south announced the approach of the bad season, or winter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The whirlwinds of the north no longer brought the hot sands of the Desert; but instead of them came the south-east, bringing clouds of locusts, musquitoes, and gnats.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The whirlwinds of the north no longer brought the hot sands of the Desert; but instead of them came the south-east, bringing clouds of locusts, musquitoes, and gnats.
a small house with a single story
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We could no longer spend our twilights at the cottage, it was so filled with these insects.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
DETERMINEverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We fled every morning to escape their stings, and did not return home till overcome with sleep.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading We fled every morning to escape their stings, and did not return home till overcome with sleep.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading We fled every morning to escape their stings, and did not return home till overcome with sleep.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading We could no longer spend our twilights at the cottage, it was so filled with these insects.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading We fled every morning to escape their stings, and did not return home till overcome with sleep.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
gnatsnounUS /næts/
plural of “gnat” — any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies
From this reading The whirlwinds of the north no longer brought the hot sands of the Desert; but instead of them came the south-east, bringing clouds of locusts, musquitoes, and gnats.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading We fled every morning to escape their stings, and did not return home till overcome with sleep.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The whirlwinds of the north no longer brought the hot sands of the Desert; but instead of them came the south-east, bringing clouds of locusts, musquitoes, and gnats.
humidadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːməd/
containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor
From this reading It was yet but about the beginning of June 1819, and already the humid winds of the south announced the approach of the bad season, or winter.
HUMILIATIONSnounUS /ˌhjuːmɪliˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “humiliation” — state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading We could no longer spend our twilights at the cottage, it was so filled with these insects.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The whirlwinds of the north no longer brought the hot sands of the Desert; but instead of them came the south-east, bringing clouds of locusts, musquitoes, and gnats.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It was yet but about the beginning of June 1819, and already the humid winds of the south announced the approach of the bad season, or winter.
LABOURINGadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
locustsnounUS /ˈloʊkəsts/
plural of “locust” — migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae
From this reading The whirlwinds of the north no longer brought the hot sands of the Desert; but instead of them came the south-east, bringing clouds of locusts, musquitoes, and gnats.
for more time
From this reading The whirlwinds of the north no longer brought the hot sands of the Desert; but instead of them came the south-east, bringing clouds of locusts, musquitoes, and gnats.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We fled every morning to escape their stings, and did not return home till overcome with sleep.
MUSQUITOES
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From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
NEGROESnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
not any; not one
From this reading The whirlwinds of the north no longer brought the hot sands of the Desert; but instead of them came the south-east, bringing clouds of locusts, musquitoes, and gnats.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The whirlwinds of the north no longer brought the hot sands of the Desert; but instead of them came the south-east, bringing clouds of locusts, musquitoes, and gnats.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We fled every morning to escape their stings, and did not return home till overcome with sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was yet but about the beginning of June 1819, and already the humid winds of the south announced the approach of the bad season, or winter.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We could no longer spend our twilights at the cottage, it was so filled with these insects.
win a victory over
From this reading We fled every morning to escape their stings, and did not return home till overcome with sleep.
OVERTURNEDadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərtɜːrnd/
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
PICARD
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From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
POULTRYnounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
REMOVEverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We fled every morning to escape their stings, and did not return home till overcome with sleep.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading The whirlwinds of the north no longer brought the hot sands of the Desert; but instead of them came the south-east, bringing clouds of locusts, musquitoes, and gnats.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was yet but about the beginning of June 1819, and already the humid winds of the south announced the approach of the bad season, or winter.
SERPENTSnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənts/
plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading We fled every morning to escape their stings, and did not return home till overcome with sleep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We could no longer spend our twilights at the cottage, it was so filled with these insects.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was yet but about the beginning of June 1819, and already the humid winds of the south announced the approach of the bad season, or winter.
south-eastadverb
to, toward, or in the southeast
From this reading The whirlwinds of the north no longer brought the hot sands of the Desert; but instead of them came the south-east, bringing clouds of locusts, musquitoes, and gnats.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading We could no longer spend our twilights at the cottage, it was so filled with these insects.
stingsnounUS /stɪŋz/
plural of “sting” — a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading We fled every morning to escape their stings, and did not return home till overcome with sleep.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
TEMPESTnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The whirlwinds of the north no longer brought the hot sands of the Desert; but instead of them came the south-east, bringing clouds of locusts, musquitoes, and gnats.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading We could no longer spend our twilights at the cottage, it was so filled with these insects.
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 THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
up to a particular time
From this reading We fled every morning to escape their stings, and did not return home till overcome with sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
TORMENTEDadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
twilights
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We could no longer spend our twilights at the cottage, it was so filled with these insects.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was yet but about the beginning of June 1819, and already the humid winds of the south announced the approach of the bad season, or winter.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We could no longer spend our twilights at the cottage, it was so filled with these insects.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
whirlwinds
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From this reading The whirlwinds of the north no longer brought the hot sands of the Desert; but instead of them came the south-east, bringing clouds of locusts, musquitoes, and gnats.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading THE PICARD FAMILY, TORMENTED BY THE MUSQUITOES, THE SERPENTS, AND TIGERS, DETERMINE TO REMOVE THEIR COTTAGE TO THE BANKS OF THE RIVER--THE POULTRY IS DISCOVERED BY THE WILD BEASTS--MISERABLE EXISTENCE OF THAT FAMILY--HUMILIATIONS WHICH IT SUFFERED--THEIR COTTAGE IS OVERTURNED BY A TEMPEST--THE LABOURING NEGROES FORM A SCHEME TO DESERT.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was yet but about the beginning of June 1819, and already the humid winds of the south announced the approach of the bad season, or winter.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was yet but about the beginning of June 1819, and already the humid winds of the south announced the approach of the bad season, or winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We could no longer spend our twilights at the cottage, it was so filled with these insects.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was yet but about the beginning of June 1819, and already the humid winds of the south announced the approach of the bad season, or winter.
