Chapter III · The Young Stranger

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

later than; following

From this reading On the evening of the second day after their rescue, Star consented to be carried up on deck; the day was keen and cold, but the sun was bright and inviting.

(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 They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

(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 They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading On the evening of the second day after their rescue, Star consented to be carried up on deck; the day was keen and cold, but the sun was bright and inviting.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading On the evening of the second day after their rescue, Star consented to be carried up on deck; the day was keen and cold, but the sun was bright and inviting.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

a state at a particular time

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading On the evening of the second day after their rescue, Star consented to be carried up on deck; the day was keen and cold, but the sun was bright and inviting.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading On the evening of the second day after their rescue, Star consented to be carried up on deck; the day was keen and cold, but the sun was bright and inviting.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt heard this with evident emotion, and during the remainder of the voyage evinced the greatest tenderness for her.

any strong feeling

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt heard this with evident emotion, and during the remainder of the voyage evinced the greatest tenderness for her.

plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On the evening of the second day after their rescue, Star consented to be carried up on deck; the day was keen and cold, but the sun was bright and inviting.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt heard this with evident emotion, and during the remainder of the voyage evinced the greatest tenderness for her.

past form of “evince” — give expression to

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt heard this with evident emotion, and during the remainder of the voyage evinced the greatest tenderness for her.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

set up or found

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

physically weak

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

a young female

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

highest in quality

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt heard this with evident emotion, and during the remainder of the voyage evinced the greatest tenderness for her.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt heard this with evident emotion, and during the remainder of the voyage evinced the greatest tenderness for her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt heard this with evident emotion, and during the remainder of the voyage evinced the greatest tenderness for her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

attractive and tempting

From this reading On the evening of the second day after their rescue, Star consented to be carried up on deck; the day was keen and cold, but the sun was bright and inviting.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading On the evening of the second day after their rescue, Star consented to be carried up on deck; the day was keen and cold, but the sun was bright and inviting.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

conformity or harmony

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

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From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

engage in

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

not one, and not any

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the evening of the second day after their rescue, Star consented to be carried up on deck; the day was keen and cold, but the sun was bright and inviting.

on one occasion

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

without much difficulty

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt heard this with evident emotion, and during the remainder of the voyage evinced the greatest tenderness for her.

free from harm or evil

From this reading On the evening of the second day after their rescue, Star consented to be carried up on deck; the day was keen and cold, but the sun was bright and inviting.

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From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading On the evening of the second day after their rescue, Star consented to be carried up on deck; the day was keen and cold, but the sun was bright and inviting.

in a serious manner

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

not in physical motion

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

a state of acute pain

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading On the evening of the second day after their rescue, Star consented to be carried up on deck; the day was keen and cold, but the sun was bright and inviting.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt heard this with evident emotion, and during the remainder of the voyage evinced the greatest tenderness for her.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt heard this with evident emotion, and during the remainder of the voyage evinced the greatest tenderness for her.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

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From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt heard this with evident emotion, and during the remainder of the voyage evinced the greatest tenderness for her.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On the evening of the second day after their rescue, Star consented to be carried up on deck; the day was keen and cold, but the sun was bright and inviting.

impaired by diminution

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

at the time that

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt heard this with evident emotion, and during the remainder of the voyage evinced the greatest tenderness for her.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He had been in a very dangerous condition, the physician said, and doubtless would have died but for the unremitting attention which Star gave him, in keeping his head cool and wet, and in forcing food upon him to keep up his strength.

but in spite of that

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading They had not made much progress in their frail life-boat, notwithstanding the unrelaxing energies of the sailors, and found that they were still five days from New York when they were picked up by the other steamer; and although somewhat weakened by hunger and suffering and the intense cold, yet none appeared to be seriously affected by their experience, and a day or two served to make a great change for the better in them all.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Mr. Rosevelt began to mend at once under the skillful treatment of the ship’s surgeon, and to regain his strength much more readily than the young girl who had been so faithful to him.