used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I AM LOST IN THE FOREST--MY SITUATION AND FEELINGS DESCRIBED.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I AM LOST IN THE FOREST--MY SITUATION AND FEELINGS DESCRIBED.
move towards
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
in a state of sleep
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
completely unclothed
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
have
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
bestow'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
bosoms
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From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
camelnounUS /ˈkæməl/
cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading I AM LOST IN THE FOREST--MY SITUATION AND FEELINGS DESCRIBED.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
druggist'snounUS /ˈdrʌɡəsts/
possessive form of “druggist” — a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading I AM LOST IN THE FOREST--MY SITUATION AND FEELINGS DESCRIBED.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading I AM LOST IN THE FOREST--MY SITUATION AND FEELINGS DESCRIBED.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
heaviestadjectiveUS /ˈheviəst/
superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I AM LOST IN THE FOREST--MY SITUATION AND FEELINGS DESCRIBED.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
ignobleadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnoʊbəl/
completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I AM LOST IN THE FOREST--MY SITUATION AND FEELINGS DESCRIBED.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
injuriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
labours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I AM LOST IN THE FOREST--MY SITUATION AND FEELINGS DESCRIBED.
engage in
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
used to form the superlative
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I AM LOST IN THE FOREST--MY SITUATION AND FEELINGS DESCRIBED.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
opiatesnounUS /ˈoʊpiːəts/
plural of “opiate” — a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
do one's shopping
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading I AM LOST IN THE FOREST--MY SITUATION AND FEELINGS DESCRIBED.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
in the near future
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
sufferancenoun
patient endurance especially of pain or distress
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I AM LOST IN THE FOREST--MY SITUATION AND FEELINGS DESCRIBED.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
under normal conditions
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
precisely as stated
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
look attentively
From this reading In arranging our watch for the night every precaution was taken to guard against intrusion; then most of the party composed themselves for sleep; indeed, the previous day had been one of peculiar fatigue and disappointment--opiates much less injurious than those issued from a druggist's shop.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Not bestow'd In vain should such examples be; if they-- Things of ignoble or of savage mood-- Endure and shrink not, we of nobler clay May temper it to bear; it is but for a day."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I alone, and for the first time, became restless after the approach of night--usually having fallen asleep as soon as I had eaten my supper,--and became insensible to the busy hum of night, which in tropical countries is very noisy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading "Existence may be borne, and the deep root Of life and sufferance make its firm abode In bare and desolate bosoms: mute The camel labours with the heaviest load, And the wolf dies in silence.
