used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
(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 It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
Bladud
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From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Little Maikar did not speak, but the expression of his countenance showed that he was of the same opinion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Little Maikar did not speak, but the expression of his countenance showed that he was of the same opinion.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
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 Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Little Maikar did not speak, but the expression of his countenance showed that he was of the same opinion.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "No hope," murmured Bladud.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
immediately past
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Maikar did not speak, but the expression of his countenance showed that he was of the same opinion.
for more time
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
Maikar
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From this reading Little Maikar did not speak, but the expression of his countenance showed that he was of the same opinion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
march in a procession
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "No hope," murmured Bladud.
not any; not one
From this reading "No hope," murmured Bladud.
not one, and not any
From this reading "None," returned the captain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
on one occasion
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Little Maikar did not speak, but the expression of his countenance showed that he was of the same opinion.
go across or through
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
established beyond doubt
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "None," returned the captain.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Little Maikar did not speak, but the expression of his countenance showed that he was of the same opinion.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Little Maikar did not speak, but the expression of his countenance showed that he was of the same opinion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
express in speech
From this reading Little Maikar did not speak, but the expression of his countenance showed that he was of the same opinion.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
toilsomeadjective
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bladud followed at once, and so did the captain, but it was evident that he regarded any further effort as useless.
at the time that
From this reading It proved a longer and more toilsome march than they had expected to pass beyond the second point, and when at last it was reached, there was not a speck at all resembling a human being to be seen on the coast, in all its length of many miles.
