used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
(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 This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
move towards
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the other hand, there are so many things to think of, and so much exertion is to be made, for the comfort of all in this desert spot!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
lacking funds
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading On the other hand, there are so many things to think of, and so much exertion is to be made, for the comfort of all in this desert spot!
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading On the other hand, there are so many things to think of, and so much exertion is to be made, for the comfort of all in this desert spot!
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading On the other hand, there are so many things to think of, and so much exertion is to be made, for the comfort of all in this desert spot!
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, a journey to the vessel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the other hand, there are so many things to think of, and so much exertion is to be made, for the comfort of all in this desert spot!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, there are so many things to think of, and so much exertion is to be made, for the comfort of all in this desert spot!
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, a journey to the vessel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading In the first place, a journey to the vessel.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
a particular point in time
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On the other hand, there are so many things to think of, and so much exertion is to be made, for the comfort of all in this desert spot!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, there are so many things to think of, and so much exertion is to be made, for the comfort of all in this desert spot!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading What ought we to resolve upon?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, a journey to the vessel.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading What ought we to resolve upon?
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the other hand, there are so many things to think of, and so much exertion is to be made, for the comfort of all in this desert spot!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the other hand, there are so many things to think of, and so much exertion is to be made, for the comfort of all in this desert spot!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading On the other hand, there are so many things to think of, and so much exertion is to be made, for the comfort of all in this desert spot!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading What ought we to resolve upon?
being of use or service
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading In the first place, a journey to the vessel.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What ought we to resolve upon?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This is of absolute necessity; at least, if we would not be deprived of the cattle and various other useful things, all of which from moment to moment we ran the risk of losing, by the first approach of a heavy sea.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading _Return to the wreck._ I broke a silence of some moments, with observing to my wife, that I could not conquer my alarm at the view of so many cares and such a variety of exertions to be made!
