used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But over the whole banks of the vile river there prevailed a churchyard silence.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
anew
From this reading Not a native was to be seen; and, on the evening of the third day, we all got safely and finally on board again.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
(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 Not a native was to be seen; and, on the evening of the third day, we all got safely and finally on board again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading But over the whole banks of the vile river there prevailed a churchyard silence.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not a native was to be seen; and, on the evening of the third day, we all got safely and finally on board again.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But over the whole banks of the vile river there prevailed a churchyard silence.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
CAPEnounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading CAPE MISSIONARIES.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading But over the whole banks of the vile river there prevailed a churchyard silence.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Not a native was to be seen; and, on the evening of the third day, we all got safely and finally on board again.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Not a native was to be seen; and, on the evening of the third day, we all got safely and finally on board again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Not a native was to be seen; and, on the evening of the third day, we all got safely and finally on board again.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
hopelessnessnounUS /ˈhoʊpləsnəs/
the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
MidgenounUS /mɪdʒ/
minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
MISSIONARIESnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneriz/
plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading CAPE MISSIONARIES.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Not a native was to be seen; and, on the evening of the third day, we all got safely and finally on board again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a native was to be seen; and, on the evening of the third day, we all got safely and finally on board again.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
Oliver'snounUS /ˈɑːlɪvərz/
possessive form of “oliver” — United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But over the whole banks of the vile river there prevailed a churchyard silence.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading But over the whole banks of the vile river there prevailed a churchyard silence.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading But over the whole banks of the vile river there prevailed a churchyard silence.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Not a native was to be seen; and, on the evening of the third day, we all got safely and finally on board again.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Not a native was to be seen; and, on the evening of the third day, we all got safely and finally on board again.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading But over the whole banks of the vile river there prevailed a churchyard silence.
term of address for a man
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
not in physical motion
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But over the whole banks of the vile river there prevailed a churchyard silence.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Not a native was to be seen; and, on the evening of the third day, we all got safely and finally on board again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading But over the whole banks of the vile river there prevailed a churchyard silence.
Walden
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From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not a native was to be seen; and, on the evening of the third day, we all got safely and finally on board again.
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 Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading I returned on board of the Midge, as in Sir Oliver's weak state of health I thought it better to resist his desire that I should resume my cot in his cabin for the present.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Notwithstanding the hopelessness of young De Walden being alive, still we clung to this part of the coast for three whole days; and several boats were sent in across the bar at high water on each day.
