used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We are now in a settled country where they will find but little rest.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
from one side of something to the other
From this reading They will either be driven out of it or killed by whoever comes across them."
(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 "I have thought of all that," replied Willem; "still, I shall hope for a day or two longer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are now in a settled country where they will find but little rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They will either be driven out of it or killed by whoever comes across them."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
(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 can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
boernounUS /bɔːr/
a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "I think," rejoined his brother, "there's not much chance of our recovering them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We are now in a settled country where they will find but little rest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They will either be driven out of it or killed by whoever comes across them."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I think," rejoined his brother, "there's not much chance of our recovering them.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading They will either be driven out of it or killed by whoever comes across them."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading We are now in a settled country where they will find but little rest.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I have thought of all that," replied Willem; "still, I shall hope for a day or two longer.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading They will either be driven out of it or killed by whoever comes across them."
one or the other of two
From this reading They will either be driven out of it or killed by whoever comes across them."
else
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From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We are now in a settled country where they will find but little rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have thought of all that," replied Willem; "still, I shall hope for a day or two longer.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have thought of all that," replied Willem; "still, I shall hope for a day or two longer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I think," rejoined his brother, "there's not much chance of our recovering them.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I have thought of all that," replied Willem; "still, I shall hope for a day or two longer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think," rejoined his brother, "there's not much chance of our recovering them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We are now in a settled country where they will find but little rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They will either be driven out of it or killed by whoever comes across them."
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading They will either be driven out of it or killed by whoever comes across them."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We are now in a settled country where they will find but little rest.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
for more time
From this reading "I have thought of all that," replied Willem; "still, I shall hope for a day or two longer.
something that is lost
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I think," rejoined his brother, "there's not much chance of our recovering them.
no person; not anyone
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I think," rejoined his brother, "there's not much chance of our recovering them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We are now in a settled country where they will find but little rest.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I think," rejoined his brother, "there's not much chance of our recovering them.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They will either be driven out of it or killed by whoever comes across them."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I think," rejoined his brother, "there's not much chance of our recovering them.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They will either be driven out of it or killed by whoever comes across them."
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading "I think," rejoined his brother, "there's not much chance of our recovering them.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "I think," rejoined his brother, "there's not much chance of our recovering them.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I have thought of all that," replied Willem; "still, I shall hope for a day or two longer.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading We are now in a settled country where they will find but little rest.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading We are now in a settled country where they will find but little rest.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I have thought of all that," replied Willem; "still, I shall hope for a day or two longer.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
shouldn't
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From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
not in physical motion
From this reading "I have thought of all that," replied Willem; "still, I shall hope for a day or two longer.
succeedsverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I have thought of all that," replied Willem; "still, I shall hope for a day or two longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I think," rejoined his brother, "there's not much chance of our recovering them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think," rejoined his brother, "there's not much chance of our recovering them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We are now in a settled country where they will find but little rest.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think," rejoined his brother, "there's not much chance of our recovering them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I have thought of all that," replied Willem; "still, I shall hope for a day or two longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I have thought of all that," replied Willem; "still, I shall hope for a day or two longer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are now in a settled country where they will find but little rest.
in or at the place that
From this reading We are now in a settled country where they will find but little rest.
whoever
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From this reading They will either be driven out of it or killed by whoever comes across them."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I can better survive the loss, if nobody else succeeds in obtaining the reward offered for them; but should that brother of whom the boer spoke, as being gone on a similar expedition to ours,--should he perform the feat we have failed to accomplish, then I shouldn't care to live much longer."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We are now in a settled country where they will find but little rest.
Willem
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From this reading "I have thought of all that," replied Willem; "still, I shall hope for a day or two longer.
