Chapter XVIII · I Again Become a Fugitive

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

later than; following

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

(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 We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

completely unclothed

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading The next few days presented little to chronicle.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The next few days presented little to chronicle.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

past form of “devour” — destroy completely

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

to come or go into

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The next few days presented little to chronicle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

plural of “halt” — the state of inactivity following an interruption

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

having no leaves

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The next few days presented little to chronicle.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

in a monotonous manner

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

used to form the superlative

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next few days presented little to chronicle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The next few days presented little to chronicle.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

the first light of day

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The next few days presented little to chronicle.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The next few days presented little to chronicle.

past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Day after day we tramped on through what appeared to be an interminable orchard, which was so bare and shadeless that I was thankful for the burden that protected me from the sun.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Life under the new conditions was monotonously uncomfortable, but not distressing to me, whatever it may have been to the less robust slaves.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading We walked, with but few halts, from a little after sunrise to a little before sunset; we slept as much as our discomforts would let us, and we ate all that we could get--which was mighty little.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading For at this season of the year, all the trees were leafless, and every blade of grass had been devoured by animals, so that the country had a most desolate aspect, and it was quite a relief to enter the narrow band of green forest that fringed the banks of the rivers.