Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Progress was slow, not only because of the difficulties of the passage, but equally on account of the obstinacy of the mule.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Following this display of force our advance became a trifle more rapid.

(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 Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

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

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

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

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

any thing at all

From this reading I endeavored to think, to plan more definitely my course upon arriving at the Beaucaire plantation, but discovered it quite impossible to concentrate my mind upon anything.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading I endeavored to think, to plan more definitely my course upon arriving at the Beaucaire plantation, but discovered it quite impossible to concentrate my mind upon anything.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

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

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

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From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Following this display of force our advance became a trifle more rapid.

for the reason that

From this reading Progress was slow, not only because of the difficulties of the passage, but equally on account of the obstinacy of the mule.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

without seeing or looking

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

-ing form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Progress was slow, not only because of the difficulties of the passage, but equally on account of the obstinacy of the mule.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

make denser, stronger, or purer

From this reading I endeavored to think, to plan more definitely my course upon arriving at the Beaucaire plantation, but discovered it quite impossible to concentrate my mind upon anything.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading I endeavored to think, to plan more definitely my course upon arriving at the Beaucaire plantation, but discovered it quite impossible to concentrate my mind upon anything.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading I endeavored to think, to plan more definitely my course upon arriving at the Beaucaire plantation, but discovered it quite impossible to concentrate my mind upon anything.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Progress was slow, not only because of the difficulties of the passage, but equally on account of the obstinacy of the mule.

negotiation between nations

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading I endeavored to think, to plan more definitely my course upon arriving at the Beaucaire plantation, but discovered it quite impossible to concentrate my mind upon anything.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading Following this display of force our advance became a trifle more rapid.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

the ratio of the output to the input of any system

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

plural of “emergency” — a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading I endeavored to think, to plan more definitely my course upon arriving at the Beaucaire plantation, but discovered it quite impossible to concentrate my mind upon anything.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Progress was slow, not only because of the difficulties of the passage, but equally on account of the obstinacy of the mule.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Following this display of force our advance became a trifle more rapid.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Following this display of force our advance became a trifle more rapid.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

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

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading I endeavored to think, to plan more definitely my course upon arriving at the Beaucaire plantation, but discovered it quite impossible to concentrate my mind upon anything.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

cause to arise

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I endeavored to think, to plan more definitely my course upon arriving at the Beaucaire plantation, but discovered it quite impossible to concentrate my mind upon anything.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Following this display of force our advance became a trifle more rapid.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading Progress was slow, not only because of the difficulties of the passage, but equally on account of the obstinacy of the mule.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

not any; not one

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Progress was slow, not only because of the difficulties of the passage, but equally on account of the obstinacy of the mule.

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading Progress was slow, not only because of the difficulties of the passage, but equally on account of the obstinacy of the mule.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Progress was slow, not only because of the difficulties of the passage, but equally on account of the obstinacy of the mule.

and nothing more

From this reading Progress was slow, not only because of the difficulties of the passage, but equally on account of the obstinacy of the mule.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Following this display of force our advance became a trifle more rapid.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

unpleasantly

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Progress was slow, not only because of the difficulties of the passage, but equally on account of the obstinacy of the mule.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading I endeavored to think, to plan more definitely my course upon arriving at the Beaucaire plantation, but discovered it quite impossible to concentrate my mind upon anything.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading I endeavored to think, to plan more definitely my course upon arriving at the Beaucaire plantation, but discovered it quite impossible to concentrate my mind upon anything.

continue talking

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Progress was slow, not only because of the difficulties of the passage, but equally on account of the obstinacy of the mule.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I endeavored to think, to plan more definitely my course upon arriving at the Beaucaire plantation, but discovered it quite impossible to concentrate my mind upon anything.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Following this display of force our advance became a trifle more rapid.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

plural of “rut” — a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Progress was slow, not only because of the difficulties of the passage, but equally on account of the obstinacy of the mule.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

in the near future

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

plural of “stump” — the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

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

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I endeavored to think, to plan more definitely my course upon arriving at the Beaucaire plantation, but discovered it quite impossible to concentrate my mind upon anything.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Following this display of force our advance became a trifle more rapid.

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

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading Following this display of force our advance became a trifle more rapid.

characterized by a buoyant rhythm

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

a final peremptory demand

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

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From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I endeavored to think, to plan more definitely my course upon arriving at the Beaucaire plantation, but discovered it quite impossible to concentrate my mind upon anything.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

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

From this reading Progress was slow, not only because of the difficulties of the passage, but equally on account of the obstinacy of the mule.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Indeed, it required no small diplomacy on the part of the negro to induce the animal to proceed at all, and finally, despairing of the efficiency of words, he drew a club, evidently reserved for such emergencies, from the interior of the cart, and gave utterance to an ultimatum.

causing great physical or mental suffering

From this reading THE HOME OF JUDGE BEAUCAIRE The road we followed appeared to be endless, and so rough that I soon climbed down from my seat, an unplaned board, uncomfortable enough under any conditions, in the swaying, bumping cart, and stumbled blindly along behind, tripping over stumps in the darkness, and wrenching my ankles painfully in deep ruts.