abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading The first thing was to arrange for launching the convertible automobile, which Moit had been examining very carefully ever since daybreak.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he was away we began preparations for our own departure.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The first thing was to arrange for launching the convertible automobile, which Moit had been examining very carefully ever since daybreak.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As soon as he was away we began preparations for our own departure.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first thing was to arrange for launching the convertible automobile, which Moit had been examining very carefully ever since daybreak.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As soon as he was away we began preparations for our own departure.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
BLAS
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From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
Britton
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From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The first thing was to arrange for launching the convertible automobile, which Moit had been examining very carefully ever since daybreak.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He reported that it had sustained no damage whatever from the storm or the shock of grounding and was in perfect condition.
convertiblenounUS /kənˈvɜːrtəbəl/
a car that has top that can be folded or removed
From this reading The first thing was to arrange for launching the convertible automobile, which Moit had been examining very carefully ever since daybreak.
corenounUS /kɔːr/
a small group of indispensable persons or things
From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading He reported that it had sustained no damage whatever from the storm or the shock of grounding and was in perfect condition.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading The first thing was to arrange for launching the convertible automobile, which Moit had been examining very carefully ever since daybreak.
the act of departing
From this reading As soon as he was away we began preparations for our own departure.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
at any time
From this reading The first thing was to arrange for launching the convertible automobile, which Moit had been examining very carefully ever since daybreak.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The first thing was to arrange for launching the convertible automobile, which Moit had been examining very carefully ever since daybreak.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first thing was to arrange for launching the convertible automobile, which Moit had been examining very carefully ever since daybreak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He reported that it had sustained no damage whatever from the storm or the shock of grounding and was in perfect condition.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
groundingnounUS /ˈɡraʊndɪŋ/
education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge
From this reading He reported that it had sustained no damage whatever from the storm or the shock of grounding and was in perfect condition.
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
how
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From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He reported that it had sustained no damage whatever from the storm or the shock of grounding and was in perfect condition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He reported that it had sustained no damage whatever from the storm or the shock of grounding and was in perfect condition.
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 He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
launchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading The first thing was to arrange for launching the convertible automobile, which Moit had been examining very carefully ever since daybreak.
lothadjectiveUS /lɑːθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
Moit
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From this reading The first thing was to arrange for launching the convertible automobile, which Moit had been examining very carefully ever since daybreak.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
Ned
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From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
not any; not one
From this reading He reported that it had sustained no damage whatever from the storm or the shock of grounding and was in perfect condition.
obedientlyadverbUS /oʊˈbiːdiəntli/
in an obedient manner
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
be obedient to
From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He reported that it had sustained no damage whatever from the storm or the shock of grounding and was in perfect condition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He reported that it had sustained no damage whatever from the storm or the shock of grounding and was in perfect condition.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As soon as he was away we began preparations for our own departure.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As soon as he was away we began preparations for our own departure.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading He reported that it had sustained no damage whatever from the storm or the shock of grounding and was in perfect condition.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading As soon as he was away we began preparations for our own departure.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading He reported that it had sustained no damage whatever from the storm or the shock of grounding and was in perfect condition.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
SAN
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From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading He reported that it had sustained no damage whatever from the storm or the shock of grounding and was in perfect condition.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The first thing was to arrange for launching the convertible automobile, which Moit had been examining very carefully ever since daybreak.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he was away we began preparations for our own departure.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading He reported that it had sustained no damage whatever from the storm or the shock of grounding and was in perfect condition.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading He reported that it had sustained no damage whatever from the storm or the shock of grounding and was in perfect condition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He reported that it had sustained no damage whatever from the storm or the shock of grounding and was in perfect condition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
a special situation
From this reading The first thing was to arrange for launching the convertible automobile, which Moit had been examining very carefully ever since daybreak.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
precisely as stated
From this reading The first thing was to arrange for launching the convertible automobile, which Moit had been examining very carefully ever since daybreak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE SAN BLAS COUNTRY We had an early breakfast and then Ned Britton bade us good-bye and started obediently to descend the river and explore along the coast.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He reported that it had sustained no damage whatever from the storm or the shock of grounding and was in perfect condition.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first thing was to arrange for launching the convertible automobile, which Moit had been examining very carefully ever since daybreak.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was loth to abandon the more dangerous and fascinating quest for the diamonds, but being loyal to the core he knew how to obey orders without grumbling.
