used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading There was no order on the ship, no commander, no person in authority above others.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Possibly the accident of their advantage did not occur to the men, nor had they discovered it.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Possibly the accident of their advantage did not occur to the men, nor had they discovered it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE BRIDGE AND AFTERWARDS.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading The agony of wounds forbade any consideration of that which should be done or of the methods of doing it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BRIDGE AND AFTERWARDS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The agony of wounds forbade any consideration of that which should be done or of the methods of doing it.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading There was no order on the ship, no commander, no person in authority above others.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The agony of wounds forbade any consideration of that which should be done or of the methods of doing it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading THE BRIDGE AND AFTERWARDS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
Colin
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From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading There was no order on the ship, no commander, no person in authority above others.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The agony of wounds forbade any consideration of that which should be done or of the methods of doing it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Possibly the accident of their advantage did not occur to the men, nor had they discovered it.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Possibly the accident of their advantage did not occur to the men, nor had they discovered it.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The agony of wounds forbade any consideration of that which should be done or of the methods of doing it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The agony of wounds forbade any consideration of that which should be done or of the methods of doing it.
Dr
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From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
Fabos
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From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading The agony of wounds forbade any consideration of that which should be done or of the methods of doing it.
death of a person
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Possibly the accident of their advantage did not occur to the men, nor had they discovered it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
imprudentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdənt/
not prudent or wise
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
the force of workers available
From this reading Possibly the accident of their advantage did not occur to the men, nor had they discovered it.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The agony of wounds forbade any consideration of that which should be done or of the methods of doing it.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no order on the ship, no commander, no person in authority above others.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Possibly the accident of their advantage did not occur to the men, nor had they discovered it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Possibly the accident of their advantage did not occur to the men, nor had they discovered it.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading Possibly the accident of their advantage did not occur to the men, nor had they discovered it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was no order on the ship, no commander, no person in authority above others.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The agony of wounds forbade any consideration of that which should be done or of the methods of doing it.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There was no order on the ship, no commander, no person in authority above others.
others
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From this reading There was no order on the ship, no commander, no person in authority above others.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
a human being
From this reading There was no order on the ship, no commander, no person in authority above others.
by chance
From this reading Possibly the accident of their advantage did not occur to the men, nor had they discovered it.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
transport commercially
From this reading There was no order on the ship, no commander, no person in authority above others.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The agony of wounds forbade any consideration of that which should be done or of the methods of doing it.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The agony of wounds forbade any consideration of that which should be done or of the methods of doing it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRIDGE AND AFTERWARDS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Possibly the accident of their advantage did not occur to the men, nor had they discovered it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no order on the ship, no commander, no person in authority above others.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Possibly the accident of their advantage did not occur to the men, nor had they discovered it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
VisitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The agony of wounds forbade any consideration of that which should be done or of the methods of doing it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Dr. Fabos Visits Colin Ross._ I was in a situation of grave peril; but it would have been imprudent beyond measure to have admitted it.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The agony of wounds forbade any consideration of that which should be done or of the methods of doing it.
