used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But as the fearful danger to which he had been exposed receded, he began to contemplate the past less and the future considerably more.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The most terrible situations are those which fade most rapidly from the mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as the fearful danger to which he had been exposed receded, he began to contemplate the past less and the future considerably more.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But as the fearful danger to which he had been exposed receded, he began to contemplate the past less and the future considerably more.
Bon
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From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as the fearful danger to which he had been exposed receded, he began to contemplate the past less and the future considerably more.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading GURTH EGERTON COMES TO LIFE.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading But as the fearful danger to which he had been exposed receded, he began to contemplate the past less and the future considerably more.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading But as the fearful danger to which he had been exposed receded, he began to contemplate the past less and the future considerably more.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But as the fearful danger to which he had been exposed receded, he began to contemplate the past less and the future considerably more.
EGERTON
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From this reading GURTH EGERTON COMES TO LIFE.
Egerton's
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From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
Espoir
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From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading But as the fearful danger to which he had been exposed receded, he began to contemplate the past less and the future considerably more.
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading The most terrible situations are those which fade most rapidly from the mind.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading But as the fearful danger to which he had been exposed receded, he began to contemplate the past less and the future considerably more.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
yet to be or coming
From this reading But as the fearful danger to which he had been exposed receded, he began to contemplate the past less and the future considerably more.
GURTH
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From this reading GURTH EGERTON COMES TO LIFE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as the fearful danger to which he had been exposed receded, he began to contemplate the past less and the future considerably more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But as the fearful danger to which he had been exposed receded, he began to contemplate the past less and the future considerably more.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading GURTH EGERTON COMES TO LIFE.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The most terrible situations are those which fade most rapidly from the mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But as the fearful danger to which he had been exposed receded, he began to contemplate the past less and the future considerably more.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most terrible situations are those which fade most rapidly from the mind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading But as the fearful danger to which he had been exposed receded, he began to contemplate the past less and the future considerably more.
with speed
From this reading The most terrible situations are those which fade most rapidly from the mind.
recededverbUS /rəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “recede” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading But as the fearful danger to which he had been exposed receded, he began to contemplate the past less and the future considerably more.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The most terrible situations are those which fade most rapidly from the mind.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The most terrible situations are those which fade most rapidly from the mind.
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The most terrible situations are those which fade most rapidly from the mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GURTH EGERTON COMES TO LIFE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
at the time that
From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But as the fearful danger to which he had been exposed receded, he began to contemplate the past less and the future considerably more.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Gurth Egerton’s first feeling when saved from the wreck of the _Bon Espoir_ was one of intense thankfulness that his life had been spared.
