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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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abode
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accomplished
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affords
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
all
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From this reading See how completely we are on all sides protected by the rocks; it is an asylum, inaccessible but by sea or by the passage of the river, which is not easily accomplished.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading See how completely we are on all sides protected by the rocks; it is an asylum, inaccessible but by sea or by the passage of the river, which is not easily accomplished.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Construction of a bridge._ When my wife and I were awake next morning, we resumed the question of our change of abode.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading See how completely we are on all sides protected by the rocks; it is an asylum, inaccessible but by sea or by the passage of the river, which is not easily accomplished.
asylum
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From this reading See how completely we are on all sides protected by the rocks; it is an asylum, inaccessible but by sea or by the passage of the river, which is not easily accomplished.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Let us then have patience yet a little longer, at least, till we have got all that can be removed, or that would be useful to us, from the ship.
awake
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From this reading _Construction of a bridge._ When my wife and I were awake next morning, we resumed the question of our change of abode.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let us then have patience yet a little longer, at least, till we have got all that can be removed, or that would be useful to us, from the ship.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
better
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
bridge
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From this reading _Construction of a bridge._ When my wife and I were awake next morning, we resumed the question of our change of abode.
brought
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From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading See how completely we are on all sides protected by the rocks; it is an asylum, inaccessible but by sea or by the passage of the river, which is not easily accomplished.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Let us then have patience yet a little longer, at least, till we have got all that can be removed, or that would be useful to us, from the ship.
change
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completely
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conducted
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
consideration
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From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
Construction
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From this reading _Construction of a bridge._ When my wife and I were awake next morning, we resumed the question of our change of abode.
continue
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
conveniences
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
difficulty
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From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
easily
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From this reading See how completely we are on all sides protected by the rocks; it is an asylum, inaccessible but by sea or by the passage of the river, which is not easily accomplished.
enrich
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
fruitless
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From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
got
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From this reading Let us then have patience yet a little longer, at least, till we have got all that can be removed, or that would be useful to us, from the ship.
great
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From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
here
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
hereafter
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From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
how
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From this reading See how completely we are on all sides protected by the rocks; it is an asylum, inaccessible but by sea or by the passage of the river, which is not easily accomplished.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Construction of a bridge._ When my wife and I were awake next morning, we resumed the question of our change of abode.
inaccessible
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From this reading See how completely we are on all sides protected by the rocks; it is an asylum, inaccessible but by sea or by the passage of the river, which is not easily accomplished.
inconvenience
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From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
labour
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From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
least
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From this reading Let us then have patience yet a little longer, at least, till we have got all that can be removed, or that would be useful to us, from the ship.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us then have patience yet a little longer, at least, till we have got all that can be removed, or that would be useful to us, from the ship.
little
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From this reading Let us then have patience yet a little longer, at least, till we have got all that can be removed, or that would be useful to us, from the ship.
longer
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From this reading Let us then have patience yet a little longer, at least, till we have got all that can be removed, or that would be useful to us, from the ship.
matter
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From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
mature
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From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
morning
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From this reading _Construction of a bridge._ When my wife and I were awake next morning, we resumed the question of our change of abode.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Construction of a bridge._ When my wife and I were awake next morning, we resumed the question of our change of abode.
near
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
next
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From this reading _Construction of a bridge._ When my wife and I were awake next morning, we resumed the question of our change of abode.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading See how completely we are on all sides protected by the rocks; it is an asylum, inaccessible but by sea or by the passage of the river, which is not easily accomplished.
observed
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From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Construction of a bridge._ When my wife and I were awake next morning, we resumed the question of our change of abode.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading See how completely we are on all sides protected by the rocks; it is an asylum, inaccessible but by sea or by the passage of the river, which is not easily accomplished.
opinion
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading See how completely we are on all sides protected by the rocks; it is an asylum, inaccessible but by sea or by the passage of the river, which is not easily accomplished.
otherwise
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From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Construction of a bridge._ When my wife and I were awake next morning, we resumed the question of our change of abode.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
own
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
passage
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From this reading See how completely we are on all sides protected by the rocks; it is an asylum, inaccessible but by sea or by the passage of the river, which is not easily accomplished.
patience
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From this reading Let us then have patience yet a little longer, at least, till we have got all that can be removed, or that would be useful to us, from the ship.
personal
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
place
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
protected
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From this reading See how completely we are on all sides protected by the rocks; it is an asylum, inaccessible but by sea or by the passage of the river, which is not easily accomplished.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
question
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From this reading _Construction of a bridge._ When my wife and I were awake next morning, we resumed the question of our change of abode.
reason
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From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
remain
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
removal
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From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
removed
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From this reading Let us then have patience yet a little longer, at least, till we have got all that can be removed, or that would be useful to us, from the ship.
repent
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From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
required
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From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
respect
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
resumed
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From this reading _Construction of a bridge._ When my wife and I were awake next morning, we resumed the question of our change of abode.
river
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From this reading See how completely we are on all sides protected by the rocks; it is an asylum, inaccessible but by sea or by the passage of the river, which is not easily accomplished.
rocks
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From this reading See how completely we are on all sides protected by the rocks; it is an asylum, inaccessible but by sea or by the passage of the river, which is not easily accomplished.
safety
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
said
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
sea
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From this reading See how completely we are on all sides protected by the rocks; it is an asylum, inaccessible but by sea or by the passage of the river, which is not easily accomplished.
See
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From this reading See how completely we are on all sides protected by the rocks; it is an asylum, inaccessible but by sea or by the passage of the river, which is not easily accomplished.
seems
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
ship
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From this reading Let us then have patience yet a little longer, at least, till we have got all that can be removed, or that would be useful to us, from the ship.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
sides
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From this reading See how completely we are on all sides protected by the rocks; it is an asylum, inaccessible but by sea or by the passage of the river, which is not easily accomplished.
situation
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Construction of a bridge._ When my wife and I were awake next morning, we resumed the question of our change of abode.
then
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From this reading Let us then have patience yet a little longer, at least, till we have got all that can be removed, or that would be useful to us, from the ship.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Let us then have patience yet a little longer, at least, till we have got all that can be removed, or that would be useful to us, from the ship.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
useful
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From this reading Let us then have patience yet a little longer, at least, till we have got all that can be removed, or that would be useful to us, from the ship.
useless
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From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
vessel
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I observed to her, that it was a matter of great difficulty, and required mature consideration; otherwise we might hereafter have reason to repent the useless labour and inconvenience we should have brought upon ourselves, by a fruitless removal.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Construction of a bridge._ When my wife and I were awake next morning, we resumed the question of our change of abode.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Construction of a bridge._ When my wife and I were awake next morning, we resumed the question of our change of abode.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading _Construction of a bridge._ When my wife and I were awake next morning, we resumed the question of our change of abode.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
whole
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From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
wife
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From this reading _Construction of a bridge._ When my wife and I were awake next morning, we resumed the question of our change of abode.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading My own opinion is, said I, that, upon the whole, we had better remain here, where Providence seems to have conducted us; the situation of the place affords conveniences, both with respect to our personal safety and being so near to the vessel, from which we may continue to enrich ourselves.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Let us then have patience yet a little longer, at least, till we have got all that can be removed, or that would be useful to us, from the ship.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Let us then have patience yet a little longer, at least, till we have got all that can be removed, or that would be useful to us, from the ship.
