used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
anew
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
(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 His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The lake overflowed its banks, and all the level of the valley was covered with the inundation.
for the reason that
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
lacking funds
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The lake overflowed its banks, and all the level of the valley was covered with the inundation.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading He still persisted in his design to leave the Happy Valley by the first opportunity.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
endeavours
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From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
a movement into or inward
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
at any time
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He still persisted in his design to leave the Happy Valley by the first opportunity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He still persisted in his design to leave the Happy Valley by the first opportunity.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He still persisted in his design to leave the Happy Valley by the first opportunity.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
inconvenientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
inundationnounUS /ˌɪnənˈdeɪʃən/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading The lake overflowed its banks, and all the level of the valley was covered with the inundation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The lake overflowed its banks, and all the level of the valley was covered with the inundation.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The lake overflowed its banks, and all the level of the valley was covered with the inundation.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
go away from a place
From this reading He still persisted in his design to leave the Happy Valley by the first opportunity.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The lake overflowed its banks, and all the level of the valley was covered with the inundation.
for more time
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
not any; not one
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
and nothing more
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He still persisted in his design to leave the Happy Valley by the first opportunity.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
overflowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/
past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)
From this reading The lake overflowed its banks, and all the level of the valley was covered with the inundation.
periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading He still persisted in his design to leave the Happy Valley by the first opportunity.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
preyedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “prey” — profit from in an exploitatory manner
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
the possibility of future success
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
be standing; be upright
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
not in physical motion
From this reading He still persisted in his design to leave the Happy Valley by the first opportunity.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
up to a particular time
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading He still persisted in his design to leave the Happy Valley by the first opportunity.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRINCE FINDS A MAN OF LEARNING The prince was not much afflicted by this disaster, having suffered himself to hope for a happier event, only because he had no other means of escape in view.
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 The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
at the time that
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rain continued longer and with more violence than had been ever known; the clouds broke on the surrounding mountains, and the torrents streamed into the plain on every side, till the cavern was too narrow to discharge the water.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His imagination was now at a stand; he had no prospect of entering into the world; and, notwithstanding all his endeavours to support himself, discontent by degrees preyed upon him, and he began again to lose his thoughts in sadness when the rainy season, which in these countries is periodical, made it inconvenient to wander in the woods.
