used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
quickly and without warning
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
actuatingadjective
causing motion or action or change
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
AlbaniansnounUS /ælˈbeɪniənz/
plural of “albanian” — a native or inhabitant of Albania
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading More than once Giulika muttered an imprecation on the people who invented machines.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
enhanceverbUS /enˈhæns/
increase
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
divisible by two
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
start firing a weapon
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
Giulika
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From this reading More than once Giulika muttered an imprecation on the people who invented machines.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
highest in quality
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
gyro-car
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From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
gyroscopesnounUS /ˈdʒaɪrəskoʊps/
plural of “gyroscope” — rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
haulagenounUS /ˈhɔːlədʒ/
the act of drawing or hauling something
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
imprecationnoun
the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)
From this reading More than once Giulika muttered an imprecation on the people who invented machines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading More than once Giulika muttered an imprecation on the people who invented machines.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
conformity or harmony
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
knitverbUS /nɪt/
make (textiles) by knitting
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
kula
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From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
for more time
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading More than once Giulika muttered an imprecation on the people who invented machines.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
the force of workers available
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than once Giulika muttered an imprecation on the people who invented machines.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
mountaineernounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪr/
someone who climbs mountains
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading More than once Giulika muttered an imprecation on the people who invented machines.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
not any; not one
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading More than once Giulika muttered an imprecation on the people who invented machines.
on one occasion
From this reading More than once Giulika muttered an imprecation on the people who invented machines.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
and nothing more
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
a course of conduct
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading More than once Giulika muttered an imprecation on the people who invented machines.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
steepernounUS /ˈstiːpər/
a vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steeping
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
SWAMPverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than once Giulika muttered an imprecation on the people who invented machines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
a special situation
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
at the time that
From this reading When they had gone so far from the village that there was no risk of a sound reaching the Albanians at their camp fire, George started the motor actuating the gyroscopes, and so made the haulage of the car easier, since the men no longer needed to concern themselves with keeping it upright.
which person or people
From this reading More than once Giulika muttered an imprecation on the people who invented machines.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading On foot, even on horseback, the narrow path presented little difficulty to a mountaineer, and the simple old man could not understand why two travellers, in peril of their lives from enemies, should enhance their danger by clinging to a thing of metal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He admitted, however, that the lamp was a good one, and even said that he should like to have a light as brilliant in his _kula_; it would enable the women to knit at night!
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading THE SWAMP Yard by yard the path became steeper, and at times bent so abruptly that only with the greatest care, and by the united efforts of the whole party, could the gyro-car be dragged or pushed round.
