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From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I started for Gundet late in the afternoon; the consequence being that, as it was a long march, we lost our way.
anew
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
(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 was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading I was now much better in health, but still I suffered from bad diarrhœa.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I started for Gundet late in the afternoon; the consequence being that, as it was a long march, we lost our way.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I was now much better in health, but still I suffered from bad diarrhœa.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
circumstanced
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From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
CIVILIZATIONnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I started for Gundet late in the afternoon; the consequence being that, as it was a long march, we lost our way.
contrariwiseadverb
in a contrary disobedient manner
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
diarrhœa
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From this reading I was now much better in health, but still I suffered from bad diarrhœa.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
ENQUIRIES
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From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
fire-arms
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From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was now much better in health, but still I suffered from bad diarrhœa.
Gundet
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From this reading I started for Gundet late in the afternoon; the consequence being that, as it was a long march, we lost our way.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading I was now much better in health, but still I suffered from bad diarrhœa.
HOSPITALITYnounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
ILLNESSnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
INCREASESnounUS /ɪnˈkriːsəz/
plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
INJUDICIOUSadjectiveUS /ˌɪndʒʌˈdɪʃəs/
lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion; unwise
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I started for Gundet late in the afternoon; the consequence being that, as it was a long march, we lost our way.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
LAID-UP
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From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
immediately past
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I started for Gundet late in the afternoon; the consequence being that, as it was a long march, we lost our way.
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 was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I started for Gundet late in the afternoon; the consequence being that, as it was a long march, we lost our way.
LUXURYnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
march in a procession
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I was now much better in health, but still I suffered from bad diarrhœa.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I was now much better in health, but still I suffered from bad diarrhœa.
held or filled or in use
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
OLIVESnounUS /ˈɑːlɪvz/
plural of “olive” — small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I started for Gundet late in the afternoon; the consequence being that, as it was a long march, we lost our way.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
PLAGUEverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
PROVISIONSnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
PURCHASEnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
RÉUNION
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
SCARCITYnounUS /ˈskersɪti/
a small and inadequate amount
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
SELF-HELPnounUS /ˈselfˈhelp/
the act of helping or improving yourself without relying on anyone else
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
similarlyadverbUS /ˈsɪmələrli/
in like or similar manner
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I started for Gundet late in the afternoon; the consequence being that, as it was a long march, we lost our way.
not in physical motion
From this reading I was now much better in health, but still I suffered from bad diarrhœa.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading I was now much better in health, but still I suffered from bad diarrhœa.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I started for Gundet late in the afternoon; the consequence being that, as it was a long march, we lost our way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
tiringadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪrɪŋ/
producing exhaustion
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
except if; if not
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
precisely as stated
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
WASHverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading SELF-HELP -- SCARCITY OF PROVISIONS -- LAID-UP AGAIN -- A RÉUNION -- HOSPITALITY -- AN OLD FRIEND -- AN ALARM -- ORDER OF BATTLE -- A FIELD DAY -- "KIND ENQUIRIES" -- OLIVES AND OIL -- PURCHASE OF A CLUB -- CATTLE PLAGUE -- AN INJUDICIOUS DINNER -- MY ILLNESS INCREASES -- I HAVE TO BE CARRIED -- LUXURY OF A WASH -- I BUILD A HOUSE -- THE SEA -- CIVILIZATION AGAIN.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I started for Gundet late in the afternoon; the consequence being that, as it was a long march, we lost our way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I started for Gundet late in the afternoon; the consequence being that, as it was a long march, we lost our way.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _March 17._--I occupied myself this morning in cleaning up my guns and pistols, which had not been looked at for the last three or four days.
which person or people
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was a long, tiring affair, but I recommend all who are similarly circumstanced to look to their fire-arms themselves, unless they have a trustworthy European servant with them, as natives always manage to do everything contrariwise, and spoil the very best weapons.
