Chapter IV

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

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later than; following

From this reading After a long and unsuccessful search, I went deliberately to the beach and took a deep draught of the briny waves.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading The first aim was for some fresh water, to allay a burning thirst.

lessen the intensity of or calm

From this reading The first aim was for some fresh water, to allay a burning thirst.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Hard journey--Encampment--Division of the tribe--My new guardian--Story of the capture of a British vessel--Reünion--Gambling--Culinary arts--Hunting--Symptoms of danger--Mutual deceptions--Tough yarns--The fatal ring--An effective oration--Indecision of the Indians.

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

From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading Hard journey--Encampment--Division of the tribe--My new guardian--Story of the capture of a British vessel--Reünion--Gambling--Culinary arts--Hunting--Symptoms of danger--Mutual deceptions--Tough yarns--The fatal ring--An effective oration--Indecision of the Indians.

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

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading After a long and unsuccessful search, I went deliberately to the beach and took a deep draught of the briny waves.

any very large body of (salt) water

From this reading After a long and unsuccessful search, I went deliberately to the beach and took a deep draught of the briny waves.

the people of Great Britain

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the act of burning something

From this reading The first aim was for some fresh water, to allay a burning thirst.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

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definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

of or relating to or used in cooking

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the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

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plural of “deception” — a misleading falsehood

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relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading After a long and unsuccessful search, I went deliberately to the beach and took a deep draught of the briny waves.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading After a long and unsuccessful search, I went deliberately to the beach and took a deep draught of the briny waves.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

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increase twofold

From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

From this reading After a long and unsuccessful search, I went deliberately to the beach and took a deep draught of the briny waves.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

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a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

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the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

bringing death

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marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first aim was for some fresh water, to allay a burning thirst.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The first aim was for some fresh water, to allay a burning thirst.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The first aim was for some fresh water, to allay a burning thirst.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

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

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

a person who cares for persons or property

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

From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

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From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

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

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading After a long and unsuccessful search, I went deliberately to the beach and took a deep draught of the briny waves.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

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plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

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moving to the inside of something

From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

undertake a journey or trip

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and nothing more

From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

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 After a long and unsuccessful search, I went deliberately to the beach and took a deep draught of the briny waves.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading Hard journey--Encampment--Division of the tribe--My new guardian--Story of the capture of a British vessel--Reünion--Gambling--Culinary arts--Hunting--Symptoms of danger--Mutual deceptions--Tough yarns--The fatal ring--An effective oration--Indecision of the Indians.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Hard journey--Encampment--Division of the tribe--My new guardian--Story of the capture of a British vessel--Reünion--Gambling--Culinary arts--Hunting--Symptoms of danger--Mutual deceptions--Tough yarns--The fatal ring--An effective oration--Indecision of the Indians.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

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

From this reading Hard journey--Encampment--Division of the tribe--My new guardian--Story of the capture of a British vessel--Reünion--Gambling--Culinary arts--Hunting--Symptoms of danger--Mutual deceptions--Tough yarns--The fatal ring--An effective oration--Indecision of the Indians.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hard journey--Encampment--Division of the tribe--My new guardian--Story of the capture of a British vessel--Reünion--Gambling--Culinary arts--Hunting--Symptoms of danger--Mutual deceptions--Tough yarns--The fatal ring--An effective oration--Indecision of the Indians.

an instance of oratory

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a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

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From this reading Hard journey--Encampment--Division of the tribe--My new guardian--Story of the capture of a British vessel--Reünion--Gambling--Culinary arts--Hunting--Symptoms of danger--Mutual deceptions--Tough yarns--The fatal ring--An effective oration--Indecision of the Indians.

sound loudly and sonorously

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advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading After a long and unsuccessful search, I went deliberately to the beach and took a deep draught of the briny waves.

generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

for a short time

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The first aim was for some fresh water, to allay a burning thirst.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Hard journey--Encampment--Division of the tribe--My new guardian--Story of the capture of a British vessel--Reünion--Gambling--Culinary arts--Hunting--Symptoms of danger--Mutual deceptions--Tough yarns--The fatal ring--An effective oration--Indecision of the Indians.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading Hard journey--Encampment--Division of the tribe--My new guardian--Story of the capture of a British vessel--Reünion--Gambling--Culinary arts--Hunting--Symptoms of danger--Mutual deceptions--Tough yarns--The fatal ring--An effective oration--Indecision of the Indians.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

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

From this reading Hard journey--Encampment--Division of the tribe--My new guardian--Story of the capture of a British vessel--Reünion--Gambling--Culinary arts--Hunting--Symptoms of danger--Mutual deceptions--Tough yarns--The fatal ring--An effective oration--Indecision of the Indians.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading The first aim was for some fresh water, to allay a burning thirst.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

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

From this reading The first aim was for some fresh water, to allay a burning thirst.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading After a long and unsuccessful search, I went deliberately to the beach and took a deep draught of the briny waves.

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

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create by training and teaching

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

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not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading After a long and unsuccessful search, I went deliberately to the beach and took a deep draught of the briny waves.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Hard journey--Encampment--Division of the tribe--My new guardian--Story of the capture of a British vessel--Reünion--Gambling--Culinary arts--Hunting--Symptoms of danger--Mutual deceptions--Tough yarns--The fatal ring--An effective oration--Indecision of the Indians.

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

From this reading The first aim was for some fresh water, to allay a burning thirst.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The first aim was for some fresh water, to allay a burning thirst.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading After a long and unsuccessful search, I went deliberately to the beach and took a deep draught of the briny waves.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading After a long and unsuccessful search, I went deliberately to the beach and took a deep draught of the briny waves.

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

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

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

From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The reader left me just rising from a half-stupor into which a double disappointment had thrown me, feverish with the excitement of new purposes and resolutions.

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

From this reading Expecting that the chief would shortly return for me with a train of his followers, it occurred to me that I might secrete myself, though there was nothing certain to be gained by it, if I were successful, of which the probability was not great.

plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading Hard journey--Encampment--Division of the tribe--My new guardian--Story of the capture of a British vessel--Reünion--Gambling--Culinary arts--Hunting--Symptoms of danger--Mutual deceptions--Tough yarns--The fatal ring--An effective oration--Indecision of the Indians.