used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last circumstances favoured them.
brain-power
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From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Swinton was to command the party, and Master Trench said, jestingly, that he and Master Burns, with Olly, would stay to guard the camp!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Swinton was to command the party, and Master Trench said, jestingly, that he and Master Burns, with Olly, would stay to guard the camp!
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading At last circumstances favoured them.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Swinton was to command the party, and Master Trench said, jestingly, that he and Master Burns, with Olly, would stay to guard the camp!
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As the operation would require part of two days, it was proposed to spend the night there.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
favoured
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From this reading At last circumstances favoured them.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
set up or found
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Swinton was to command the party, and Master Trench said, jestingly, that he and Master Burns, with Olly, would stay to guard the camp!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Swinton was to command the party, and Master Trench said, jestingly, that he and Master Burns, with Olly, would stay to guard the camp!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
jestinglyadverb
in jest
From this reading Swinton was to command the party, and Master Trench said, jestingly, that he and Master Burns, with Olly, would stay to guard the camp!
immediately past
From this reading At last circumstances favoured them.
engage in
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Swinton was to command the party, and Master Trench said, jestingly, that he and Master Burns, with Olly, would stay to guard the camp!
the force of workers available
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As the operation would require part of two days, it was proposed to spend the night there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
Olly
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From this reading Swinton was to command the party, and Master Trench said, jestingly, that he and Master Burns, with Olly, would stay to guard the camp!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading As the operation would require part of two days, it was proposed to spend the night there.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As the operation would require part of two days, it was proposed to spend the night there.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Swinton was to command the party, and Master Trench said, jestingly, that he and Master Burns, with Olly, would stay to guard the camp!
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
plottingverbUS /ˈplɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading As the operation would require part of two days, it was proposed to spend the night there.
recoursenounUS /ˈriːkɔːrs/
act of turning to for assistance
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading As the operation would require part of two days, it was proposed to spend the night there.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Swinton was to command the party, and Master Trench said, jestingly, that he and Master Burns, with Olly, would stay to guard the camp!
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading As the operation would require part of two days, it was proposed to spend the night there.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Swinton was to command the party, and Master Trench said, jestingly, that he and Master Burns, with Olly, would stay to guard the camp!
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
Swinton
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From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
TrenchnounUS /trentʃ/
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading Swinton was to command the party, and Master Trench said, jestingly, that he and Master Burns, with Olly, would stay to guard the camp!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As the operation would require part of two days, it was proposed to spend the night there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was found necessary to send men to the other side of the island to cut and fetch over some small trees that grew there, in order to make stages on which to dry their fish.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Swinton was to command the party, and Master Trench said, jestingly, that he and Master Burns, with Olly, would stay to guard the camp!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Swinton and his friends, therefore, had recourse to secret plotting; but, plot as they would, they had not sufficient brain-power among them to devise a method by which to free themselves of the men they envied.
