used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had a double motive for leaving it there, which I had refrained from explaining to my wife, to avoid giving her uneasiness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We allowed Turk to be our travelling companion, who did not fail to testify his joy by jumping about, and barking loud.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading We allowed Turk to be our travelling companion, who did not fail to testify his joy by jumping about, and barking loud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading I had a double motive for leaving it there, which I had refrained from explaining to my wife, to avoid giving her uneasiness.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading We allowed Turk to be our travelling companion, who did not fail to testify his joy by jumping about, and barking loud.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We allowed Turk to be our travelling companion, who did not fail to testify his joy by jumping about, and barking loud.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading We allowed Turk to be our travelling companion, who did not fail to testify his joy by jumping about, and barking loud.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We allowed Turk to be our travelling companion, who did not fail to testify his joy by jumping about, and barking loud.
increase twofold
From this reading I had a double motive for leaving it there, which I had refrained from explaining to my wife, to avoid giving her uneasiness.
ExcursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I had a double motive for leaving it there, which I had refrained from explaining to my wife, to avoid giving her uneasiness.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading We allowed Turk to be our travelling companion, who did not fail to testify his joy by jumping about, and barking loud.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had a double motive for leaving it there, which I had refrained from explaining to my wife, to avoid giving her uneasiness.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
Fritz
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From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
the act of giving
From this reading I had a double motive for leaving it there, which I had refrained from explaining to my wife, to avoid giving her uneasiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had a double motive for leaving it there, which I had refrained from explaining to my wife, to avoid giving her uneasiness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had a double motive for leaving it there, which I had refrained from explaining to my wife, to avoid giving her uneasiness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had a double motive for leaving it there, which I had refrained from explaining to my wife, to avoid giving her uneasiness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading We allowed Turk to be our travelling companion, who did not fail to testify his joy by jumping about, and barking loud.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading We allowed Turk to be our travelling companion, who did not fail to testify his joy by jumping about, and barking loud.
the act of departing
From this reading I had a double motive for leaving it there, which I had refrained from explaining to my wife, to avoid giving her uneasiness.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading We allowed Turk to be our travelling companion, who did not fail to testify his joy by jumping about, and barking loud.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading I had a double motive for leaving it there, which I had refrained from explaining to my wife, to avoid giving her uneasiness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
absolutely essential
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We allowed Turk to be our travelling companion, who did not fail to testify his joy by jumping about, and barking loud.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
and nothing more
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
others
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From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
Ponto
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From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading I had a double motive for leaving it there, which I had refrained from explaining to my wife, to avoid giving her uneasiness.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
only a very short time before
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading We allowed Turk to be our travelling companion, who did not fail to testify his joy by jumping about, and barking loud.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I had a double motive for leaving it there, which I had refrained from explaining to my wife, to avoid giving her uneasiness.
a special situation
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading We allowed Turk to be our travelling companion, who did not fail to testify his joy by jumping about, and barking loud.
TurknounUS /tɜːrk/
a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading We allowed Turk to be our travelling companion, who did not fail to testify his joy by jumping about, and barking loud.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading I had a double motive for leaving it there, which I had refrained from explaining to my wife, to avoid giving her uneasiness.
not known
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
being of use or service
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We allowed Turk to be our travelling companion, who did not fail to testify his joy by jumping about, and barking loud.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had a double motive for leaving it there, which I had refrained from explaining to my wife, to avoid giving her uneasiness.
which person or people
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I had a double motive for leaving it there, which I had refrained from explaining to my wife, to avoid giving her uneasiness.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was, besides, desirous to be better acquainted with the extent, the form, and general productions of our island: I wished Fritz only, who was stronger and more courageous than his brothers, to accompany me; and accordingly left the three others, and Ponto, to protect my wife.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading _Excursion into unknown countries._ It is scarcely necessary to relate, that my first thought the next morning, was to fetch the sledge from the wood.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had formed a wish to penetrate a little further into the soil, and ascertain whether any thing useful would present itself beyond the wall of rocks.
