used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He kept a smiling face, however, and said nothing about his anxieties to the boys.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading RUSHED BY TUBUS Challis, after Royce had left him, felt somewhat uneasy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He kept a smiling face, however, and said nothing about his anxieties to the boys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first thing to do was to form as secure a camp as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading It was not a pleasant prospect, for the raiders could not be very far away, and the possibility of being attacked was disturbing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was not a pleasant prospect, for the raiders could not be very far away, and the possibility of being attacked was disturbing.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was not a pleasant prospect, for the raiders could not be very far away, and the possibility of being attacked was disturbing.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He kept a smiling face, however, and said nothing about his anxieties to the boys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RUSHED BY TUBUS Challis, after Royce had left him, felt somewhat uneasy.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The first thing to do was to form as secure a camp as possible.
ChallisnounUS /ˈʃæli/
a soft lightweight fabric (usually printed)
From this reading RUSHED BY TUBUS Challis, after Royce had left him, felt somewhat uneasy.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was not a pleasant prospect, for the raiders could not be very far away, and the possibility of being attacked was disturbing.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading It was not a pleasant prospect, for the raiders could not be very far away, and the possibility of being attacked was disturbing.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The first thing to do was to form as secure a camp as possible.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He kept a smiling face, however, and said nothing about his anxieties to the boys.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was not a pleasant prospect, for the raiders could not be very far away, and the possibility of being attacked was disturbing.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading RUSHED BY TUBUS Challis, after Royce had left him, felt somewhat uneasy.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first thing to do was to form as secure a camp as possible.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The first thing to do was to form as secure a camp as possible.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RUSHED BY TUBUS Challis, after Royce had left him, felt somewhat uneasy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He kept a smiling face, however, and said nothing about his anxieties to the boys.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading RUSHED BY TUBUS Challis, after Royce had left him, felt somewhat uneasy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
hopefullyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpfəli/
with hope; in a hopeful manner
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He kept a smiling face, however, and said nothing about his anxieties to the boys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a pleasant prospect, for the raiders could not be very far away, and the possibility of being attacked was disturbing.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He kept a smiling face, however, and said nothing about his anxieties to the boys.
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 Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading RUSHED BY TUBUS Challis, after Royce had left him, felt somewhat uneasy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a pleasant prospect, for the raiders could not be very far away, and the possibility of being attacked was disturbing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He kept a smiling face, however, and said nothing about his anxieties to the boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
overestimatedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈestəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “overestimate” — make too high an estimate of
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
by chance
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was not a pleasant prospect, for the raiders could not be very far away, and the possibility of being attacked was disturbing.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading It was not a pleasant prospect, for the raiders could not be very far away, and the possibility of being attacked was disturbing.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The first thing to do was to form as secure a camp as possible.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
the possibility of future success
From this reading It was not a pleasant prospect, for the raiders could not be very far away, and the possibility of being attacked was disturbing.
raidersnounUS /ˈreɪdərz/
plural of “raider” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
From this reading It was not a pleasant prospect, for the raiders could not be very far away, and the possibility of being attacked was disturbing.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
Royce
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From this reading RUSHED BY TUBUS Challis, after Royce had left him, felt somewhat uneasy.
done under pressure
From this reading RUSHED BY TUBUS Challis, after Royce had left him, felt somewhat uneasy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He kept a smiling face, however, and said nothing about his anxieties to the boys.
get by special effort
From this reading The first thing to do was to form as secure a camp as possible.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He kept a smiling face, however, and said nothing about his anxieties to the boys.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading RUSHED BY TUBUS Challis, after Royce had left him, felt somewhat uneasy.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
a special situation
From this reading The first thing to do was to form as secure a camp as possible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
TUBUS
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From this reading RUSHED BY TUBUS Challis, after Royce had left him, felt somewhat uneasy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading RUSHED BY TUBUS Challis, after Royce had left him, felt somewhat uneasy.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was not a pleasant prospect, for the raiders could not be very far away, and the possibility of being attacked was disturbing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Royce had spoken hopefully of getting back on the following day, but Challis, remembering the difficulties of finding the way in a strange country, was pretty sure that Royce had overestimated his powers, and was prepared to be left in sole charge for at least two days, and perhaps three.
