used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
aggravatingadjectiveUS /ˈæɡrəveɪtɪŋ/
making worse
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
(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 It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading They stood in that state of mind and body which is expressed by the remarkable word--dumb-foundered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what could they do?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They stood in that state of mind and body which is expressed by the remarkable word--dumb-foundered.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But what could they do?
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But what could they do?
dumb-foundered
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From this reading They stood in that state of mind and body which is expressed by the remarkable word--dumb-foundered.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
communicated in words
From this reading They stood in that state of mind and body which is expressed by the remarkable word--dumb-foundered.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was too much for the Gaspereaugians.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
Gaspereaugians
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From this reading This was too much for the Gaspereaugians.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They stood in that state of mind and body which is expressed by the remarkable word--dumb-foundered.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They stood in that state of mind and body which is expressed by the remarkable word--dumb-foundered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
take the midday meal
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They stood in that state of mind and body which is expressed by the remarkable word--dumb-foundered.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This was too much for the Gaspereaugians.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
others
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From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
unusual or striking
From this reading They stood in that state of mind and body which is expressed by the remarkable word--dumb-foundered.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading They stood in that state of mind and body which is expressed by the remarkable word--dumb-foundered.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They stood in that state of mind and body which is expressed by the remarkable word--dumb-foundered.
carry out
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They stood in that state of mind and body which is expressed by the remarkable word--dumb-foundered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This was too much for the Gaspereaugians.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon this Solomon carried the basket into the camp, and the others followed, and prepared to take their lunch as coolly as if nothing had happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was too much for the Gaspereaugians.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what could they do?
at the time that
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They stood in that state of mind and body which is expressed by the remarkable word--dumb-foundered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading It was a bitter mortification for them to witness the defeat of their companion; it was equally aggravating to see their prisoners reach their friends, carrying with them their basket; and all this reached its climax when they saw the quiet preparations for a lunch.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading They stood in that state of mind and body which is expressed by the remarkable word--dumb-foundered.
