used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
having companions or an escort
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He looked pale and ill--more so, I thought, than the mere effects of excitement and over-exertion could account for.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
(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 All our energy and courage seemed for the present, at least, to be completely broken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
Aoa
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From this reading Browne laid down upon a couch of dry fern beneath the many-pillared Aoa.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All our energy and courage seemed for the present, at least, to be completely broken.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All our energy and courage seemed for the present, at least, to be completely broken.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Browne laid down upon a couch of dry fern beneath the many-pillared Aoa.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading All our energy and courage seemed for the present, at least, to be completely broken.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
BrownenounUS /braʊn/
English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
From this reading Browne laid down upon a couch of dry fern beneath the many-pillared Aoa.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading All our energy and courage seemed for the present, at least, to be completely broken.
copiousadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊpiəs/
large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Browne laid down upon a couch of dry fern beneath the many-pillared Aoa.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He looked pale and ill--more so, I thought, than the mere effects of excitement and over-exertion could account for.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading All our energy and courage seemed for the present, at least, to be completely broken.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
disheartenedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Browne laid down upon a couch of dry fern beneath the many-pillared Aoa.
draughtsnounUS /dræfts/
a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Browne laid down upon a couch of dry fern beneath the many-pillared Aoa.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading He looked pale and ill--more so, I thought, than the mere effects of excitement and over-exertion could account for.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading All our energy and courage seemed for the present, at least, to be completely broken.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He looked pale and ill--more so, I thought, than the mere effects of excitement and over-exertion could account for.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
fernnounUS /fɜːrn/
any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading Browne laid down upon a couch of dry fern beneath the many-pillared Aoa.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All our energy and courage seemed for the present, at least, to be completely broken.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
set up or found
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
depressingly dark
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked pale and ill--more so, I thought, than the mere effects of excitement and over-exertion could account for.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He looked pale and ill--more so, I thought, than the mere effects of excitement and over-exertion could account for.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He looked pale and ill--more so, I thought, than the mere effects of excitement and over-exertion could account for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Browne laid down upon a couch of dry fern beneath the many-pillared Aoa.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading All our energy and courage seemed for the present, at least, to be completely broken.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked pale and ill--more so, I thought, than the mere effects of excitement and over-exertion could account for.
many-pillared
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From this reading Browne laid down upon a couch of dry fern beneath the many-pillared Aoa.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He looked pale and ill--more so, I thought, than the mere effects of excitement and over-exertion could account for.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He looked pale and ill--more so, I thought, than the mere effects of excitement and over-exertion could account for.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
over-exertion
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From this reading He looked pale and ill--more so, I thought, than the mere effects of excitement and over-exertion could account for.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He looked pale and ill--more so, I thought, than the mere effects of excitement and over-exertion could account for.
partaking
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From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All our energy and courage seemed for the present, at least, to be completely broken.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All our energy and courage seemed for the present, at least, to be completely broken.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
sparinglyadverbUS /ˈsperɪŋli/
to a meager degree or in a meager manner
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He looked pale and ill--more so, I thought, than the mere effects of excitement and over-exertion could account for.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He looked pale and ill--more so, I thought, than the mere effects of excitement and over-exertion could account for.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Browne laid down upon a couch of dry fern beneath the many-pillared Aoa.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Still we were greatly disheartened by the gloomy and distressing circumstances, in which we found ourselves so suddenly involved; the great uncertainty as to the fate of our companions, and the danger that threatened our own lives from the vindictive pursuit of a numerous body of savages.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After partaking sparingly of the food which we had so fortunately brought with us, accompanied by copious draughts of water from the brook, we began to feel somewhat refreshed.
