take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
(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 The brave fellow had been beloved by all, and his loss was sincerely mourned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson knocked at the postern gate of the fort.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson knocked at the postern gate of the fort.
Barnett
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From this reading Mrs Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson knocked at the postern gate of the fort.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The intrepid and devoted Esquimaux received phlegmatically the earnest expressions of gratitude of those they had saved, and coulot be persuaded to come to the fort.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
dearly loved
From this reading The brave fellow had been beloved by all, and his loss was sincerely mourned.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The brave fellow had been beloved by all, and his loss was sincerely mourned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The brave fellow had been beloved by all, and his loss was sincerely mourned.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The intrepid and devoted Esquimaux received phlegmatically the earnest expressions of gratitude of those they had saved, and coulot be persuaded to come to the fort.
coulot
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From this reading The intrepid and devoted Esquimaux received phlegmatically the earnest expressions of gratitude of those they had saved, and coulot be persuaded to come to the fort.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The intrepid and devoted Esquimaux received phlegmatically the earnest expressions of gratitude of those they had saved, and coulot be persuaded to come to the fort.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The intrepid and devoted Esquimaux received phlegmatically the earnest expressions of gratitude of those they had saved, and coulot be persuaded to come to the fort.
Esquimaux
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From this reading The intrepid and devoted Esquimaux received phlegmatically the earnest expressions of gratitude of those they had saved, and coulot be persuaded to come to the fort.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The intrepid and devoted Esquimaux received phlegmatically the earnest expressions of gratitude of those they had saved, and coulot be persuaded to come to the fort.
a boy or man
From this reading The brave fellow had been beloved by all, and his loss was sincerely mourned.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Mrs Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson knocked at the postern gate of the fort.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Mrs Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson knocked at the postern gate of the fort.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading The intrepid and devoted Esquimaux received phlegmatically the earnest expressions of gratitude of those they had saved, and coulot be persuaded to come to the fort.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The brave fellow had been beloved by all, and his loss was sincerely mourned.
Hobson
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From this reading Mrs Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson knocked at the postern gate of the fort.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
intrepidadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtrepəd/
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading The intrepid and devoted Esquimaux received phlegmatically the earnest expressions of gratitude of those they had saved, and coulot be persuaded to come to the fort.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Mrs Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson knocked at the postern gate of the fort.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Mrs Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson knocked at the postern gate of the fort.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
something that is lost
From this reading The brave fellow had been beloved by all, and his loss was sincerely mourned.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading The brave fellow had been beloved by all, and his loss was sincerely mourned.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson knocked at the postern gate of the fort.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson knocked at the postern gate of the fort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
and nothing more
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
ottersnounUS /ˈɑːtərz/
plural of “otter” — the fur of an otter
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading The intrepid and devoted Esquimaux received phlegmatically the earnest expressions of gratitude of those they had saved, and coulot be persuaded to come to the fort.
phlegmaticallyadverb
in a phlegmatic manner
From this reading The intrepid and devoted Esquimaux received phlegmatically the earnest expressions of gratitude of those they had saved, and coulot be persuaded to come to the fort.
posternnoun
a small gate in the rear of a fort or castle
From this reading Mrs Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson knocked at the postern gate of the fort.
with low volume
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The intrepid and devoted Esquimaux received phlegmatically the earnest expressions of gratitude of those they had saved, and coulot be persuaded to come to the fort.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The intrepid and devoted Esquimaux received phlegmatically the earnest expressions of gratitude of those they had saved, and coulot be persuaded to come to the fort.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading The brave fellow had been beloved by all, and his loss was sincerely mourned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs Barnett and Lieutenant Hobson knocked at the postern gate of the fort.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The intrepid and devoted Esquimaux received phlegmatically the earnest expressions of gratitude of those they had saved, and coulot be persuaded to come to the fort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Great was the joy on seeing them, for they had been given up for lost; but this joy was turned to mourning at the news of the death of Norman.
water-birds
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From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
in or at the place that
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading What they had done seemed to them only natural, and these were not the first persons they had rescued; so they quietly returned to their wild life of adventure on the lake, where they hunted the otters and water-birds day and night.
