used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
anew
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
(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 A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
in a state of sleep
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the symptom which gave me most uneasiness was our inability to sleep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading STARVATION--PLENTY--THE ESCAPE WELCOME.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But the symptom which gave me most uneasiness was our inability to sleep.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading But the symptom which gave me most uneasiness was our inability to sleep.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the symptom which gave me most uneasiness was our inability to sleep.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But the symptom which gave me most uneasiness was our inability to sleep.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
a full supply
From this reading STARVATION--PLENTY--THE ESCAPE WELCOME.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But the symptom which gave me most uneasiness was our inability to sleep.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
STARVATIONnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading STARVATION--PLENTY--THE ESCAPE WELCOME.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
swelledadjectiveUS /sweld/
feeling self-importance
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
symptomnounUS /ˈsɪmptəm/
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading But the symptom which gave me most uneasiness was our inability to sleep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STARVATION--PLENTY--THE ESCAPE WELCOME.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was at this crisis of our fortunes that we saw a large seal floating--as is the custom of these animals--on a small patch of ice, and seemingly asleep.
thoroughnessnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊnəs/
conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading But the symptom which gave me most uneasiness was our inability to sleep.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the symptom which gave me most uneasiness was our inability to sleep.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
accept gladly
From this reading STARVATION--PLENTY--THE ESCAPE WELCOME.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
at the time that
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the symptom which gave me most uneasiness was our inability to sleep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A form of low fever which hung by us when at work had been kept down by the thoroughness of our daily rest; all my hopes of escape were in the refreshing influences of the halt.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Things grew worse and worse with us: the old difficulty of breathing came back again, and our feet swelled to such an extent that we were obliged to cut open our canvas boots.
