the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIVINGSTONE AND HIS DISCOVERIES.
any thing at all
From this reading As he was under obligation to the Egyptian authorities for the use of the steamboat he did not wish to do anything, however slight, that might lead to hostilities.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he was under obligation to the Egyptian authorities for the use of the steamboat he did not wish to do anything, however slight, that might lead to hostilities.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading As he was under obligation to the Egyptian authorities for the use of the steamboat he did not wish to do anything, however slight, that might lead to hostilities.
Bronson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading When the work of "wooding up" was completed the steamer continued her voyage.
deem to be
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
without stop or interruption
From this reading When the work of "wooding up" was completed the steamer continued her voyage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
DISCOVERIESnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading LIVINGSTONE AND HIS DISCOVERIES.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As he was under obligation to the Egyptian authorities for the use of the steamboat he did not wish to do anything, however slight, that might lead to hostilities.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
DR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DR.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading As he was under obligation to the Egyptian authorities for the use of the steamboat he did not wish to do anything, however slight, that might lead to hostilities.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he was under obligation to the Egyptian authorities for the use of the steamboat he did not wish to do anything, however slight, that might lead to hostilities.
halting-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he was under obligation to the Egyptian authorities for the use of the steamboat he did not wish to do anything, however slight, that might lead to hostilities.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the work of "wooding up" was completed the steamer continued her voyage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LIVINGSTONE AND HIS DISCOVERIES.
hostilitiesnounUS /hɑːˈstɪlətiz/
fighting; acts of overt warfare
From this reading As he was under obligation to the Egyptian authorities for the use of the steamboat he did not wish to do anything, however slight, that might lead to hostilities.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As he was under obligation to the Egyptian authorities for the use of the steamboat he did not wish to do anything, however slight, that might lead to hostilities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading As he was under obligation to the Egyptian authorities for the use of the steamboat he did not wish to do anything, however slight, that might lead to hostilities.
LIVINGSTONEnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstoʊn/
Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)
From this reading LIVINGSTONE AND HIS DISCOVERIES.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As he was under obligation to the Egyptian authorities for the use of the steamboat he did not wish to do anything, however slight, that might lead to hostilities.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading As he was under obligation to the Egyptian authorities for the use of the steamboat he did not wish to do anything, however slight, that might lead to hostilities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the work of "wooding up" was completed the steamer continued her voyage.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading As he was under obligation to the Egyptian authorities for the use of the steamboat he did not wish to do anything, however slight, that might lead to hostilities.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading As he was under obligation to the Egyptian authorities for the use of the steamboat he did not wish to do anything, however slight, that might lead to hostilities.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading When the work of "wooding up" was completed the steamer continued her voyage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the work of "wooding up" was completed the steamer continued her voyage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As he was under obligation to the Egyptian authorities for the use of the steamboat he did not wish to do anything, however slight, that might lead to hostilities.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the work of "wooding up" was completed the steamer continued her voyage.
the act of using
From this reading As he was under obligation to the Egyptian authorities for the use of the steamboat he did not wish to do anything, however slight, that might lead to hostilities.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading When the work of "wooding up" was completed the steamer continued her voyage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the work of "wooding up" was completed the steamer continued her voyage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading An effort was made to visit the western shore; but at every halting-place the natives came down in considerable numbers, and their movements were so threatening that Doctor Bronson did not consider it judicious to attempt to land.
at the time that
From this reading When the work of "wooding up" was completed the steamer continued her voyage.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading As he was under obligation to the Egyptian authorities for the use of the steamboat he did not wish to do anything, however slight, that might lead to hostilities.
wooding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the work of "wooding up" was completed the steamer continued her voyage.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When the work of "wooding up" was completed the steamer continued her voyage.
