used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
in addition
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most of the men are wrapped in slumber and perfect silence prevails.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading For this purpose we must go back some few days and change the scene to the dormitory of the fort of Kwala Kapoeas.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading For this purpose we must go back some few days and change the scene to the dormitory of the fort of Kwala Kapoeas.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The time is close upon midnight.
cortegenounUS /kɔːrˈteʒ/
a funeral procession
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
CUEILLE'S
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From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For this purpose we must go back some few days and change the scene to the dormitory of the fort of Kwala Kapoeas.
the act of departing
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
desertersnounUS /ˈdezərtərz/
plural of “deserter” — a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading For this purpose we must go back some few days and change the scene to the dormitory of the fort of Kwala Kapoeas.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For this purpose we must go back some few days and change the scene to the dormitory of the fort of Kwala Kapoeas.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading For this purpose we must go back some few days and change the scene to the dormitory of the fort of Kwala Kapoeas.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
GEOGRAPHERnounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfər/
an expert on geography
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For this purpose we must go back some few days and change the scene to the dormitory of the fort of Kwala Kapoeas.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
HAULverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
how
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From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
JOHANNES
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From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
Kapoeas
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From this reading For this purpose we must go back some few days and change the scene to the dormitory of the fort of Kwala Kapoeas.
Kwala
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From this reading For this purpose we must go back some few days and change the scene to the dormitory of the fort of Kwala Kapoeas.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
LUCULLUSnoun
Roman general famous for self-indulgence and giving lavish banquets (circa 110-57 BC)
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
the force of workers available
From this reading Most of the men are wrapped in slumber and perfect silence prevails.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading The time is close upon midnight.
MIRACULOUSadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the men are wrapped in slumber and perfect silence prevails.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For this purpose we must go back some few days and change the scene to the dormitory of the fort of Kwala Kapoeas.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Most of the men are wrapped in slumber and perfect silence prevails.
perfectedadjectiveUS /pərˈfektɪd/
(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
prevailsverbUS /prɪˈveɪlz/
third-person singular of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Most of the men are wrapped in slumber and perfect silence prevails.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For this purpose we must go back some few days and change the scene to the dormitory of the fort of Kwala Kapoeas.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading For this purpose we must go back some few days and change the scene to the dormitory of the fort of Kwala Kapoeas.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Most of the men are wrapped in slumber and perfect silence prevails.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Most of the men are wrapped in slumber and perfect silence prevails.
SMUGGLERnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For this purpose we must go back some few days and change the scene to the dormitory of the fort of Kwala Kapoeas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this purpose we must go back some few days and change the scene to the dormitory of the fort of Kwala Kapoeas.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time is close upon midnight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is necessary now to explain how the deserters came to be embarked in that funeral cortege and also how their project of escape had been planned and perfected.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The time is close upon midnight.
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 WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For this purpose we must go back some few days and change the scene to the dormitory of the fort of Kwala Kapoeas.
WHISPERINGnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading WHISPERING—LUCULLUS MISTAKEN FOR AN ANIMAL—JOHANNES’ PLAN—A GRATEFUL SMUGGLER—JOHANNES A GEOGRAPHER—A MIRACULOUS HAUL OF FISH—LA CUEILLE’S PROMISE—DRINKING WATER—DEPARTURE.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Most of the men are wrapped in slumber and perfect silence prevails.
