used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
in the past
From this reading This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
(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 This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was wearying work, toiling up the muddy Arkansas, and in the end disastrous.
ArkansasnounUS /ˈɑːrkənsɑː/
a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading It was wearying work, toiling up the muddy Arkansas, and in the end disastrous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading It was wearying work, toiling up the muddy Arkansas, and in the end disastrous.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
else
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From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was wearying work, toiling up the muddy Arkansas, and in the end disastrous.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
gladdenedadjective
made joyful
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
only a very short time before
From this reading This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
how
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From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
JesuitnounUS /ˈdʒeʒuːɪt/
a member of the Jesuit order
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
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 This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
most important element
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
come together
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
and nothing more
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading It was wearying work, toiling up the muddy Arkansas, and in the end disastrous.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
narrateverbUS /ˈnereɪt/
provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
on one occasion
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
recountingnounUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/
an act of narration
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
Identical; not different.
From this reading This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
express in words
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
toilingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔɪlɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading It was wearying work, toiling up the muddy Arkansas, and in the end disastrous.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
transcribingverbUS /trænˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “transcribe” — write out from speech, notes, etc.
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was wearying work, toiling up the muddy Arkansas, and in the end disastrous.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was wearying work, toiling up the muddy Arkansas, and in the end disastrous.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
wearyingadjectiveUS /ˈwiːriɪŋ/
producing exhaustion
From this reading It was wearying work, toiling up the muddy Arkansas, and in the end disastrous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
westerlyadverbUS /ˈwestərli/
toward the west
From this reading Occasionally, for miles at a stretch, our hearts were gladdened by a curve toward the northward, yet we drew westerly so much we became fearful lest the Jesuit had made false report on the main course of the stream.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The impression grows upon me that I merely narrate incidents which befell a friend I once knew, but who has long since passed from my vision.
which person or people
From this reading This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
produce a literary work
From this reading This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
but in spite of that
From this reading WE MEET WITH AN ACCIDENT I find it poor work transcribing so much regarding myself in recounting these small adventures, yet how else may I tell the story rightly?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This all occurred so long ago the young man of whom I write seems hardly the same old man who puts pen to paper.
