used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
abedadverbUS /əˈbed/
in bed
From this reading I lay abed till I heard him fastening my door on the outside, as was his wont, and go to his room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I lay abed till I heard him fastening my door on the outside, as was his wont, and go to his room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Longer and more tedious than ever seemed the evening prayers, but at last my uncle bade me retire for the night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
betwixtprepositionUS /biˈtwɪkst/
an old word for “between”
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading My great regret was that I was unable to let Constance know of my departure; but beyond that I cared little.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My great regret was that I was unable to let Constance know of my departure; but beyond that I cared little.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading My great regret was that I was unable to let Constance know of my departure; but beyond that I cared little.
cheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading My great regret was that I was unable to let Constance know of my departure; but beyond that I cared little.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
the act of departing
From this reading My great regret was that I was unable to let Constance know of my departure; but beyond that I cared little.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I lay abed till I heard him fastening my door on the outside, as was his wont, and go to his room.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Longer and more tedious than ever seemed the evening prayers, but at last my uncle bade me retire for the night.
at any time
From this reading Longer and more tedious than ever seemed the evening prayers, but at last my uncle bade me retire for the night.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
fasteningnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋ/
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading I lay abed till I heard him fastening my door on the outside, as was his wont, and go to his room.
flasknounUS /flæsk/
bottle that has a narrow neck
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I lay abed till I heard him fastening my door on the outside, as was his wont, and go to his room.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading My great regret was that I was unable to let Constance know of my departure; but beyond that I cared little.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I lay abed till I heard him fastening my door on the outside, as was his wont, and go to his room.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I lay abed till I heard him fastening my door on the outside, as was his wont, and go to his room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I lay abed till I heard him fastening my door on the outside, as was his wont, and go to his room.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading My great regret was that I was unable to let Constance know of my departure; but beyond that I cared little.
immediately past
From this reading Longer and more tedious than ever seemed the evening prayers, but at last my uncle bade me retire for the night.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I lay abed till I heard him fastening my door on the outside, as was his wont, and go to his room.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading My great regret was that I was unable to let Constance know of my departure; but beyond that I cared little.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My great regret was that I was unable to let Constance know of my departure; but beyond that I cared little.
loafnounUS /loʊf/
a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
for more time
From this reading Longer and more tedious than ever seemed the evening prayers, but at last my uncle bade me retire for the night.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Longer and more tedious than ever seemed the evening prayers, but at last my uncle bade me retire for the night.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Longer and more tedious than ever seemed the evening prayers, but at last my uncle bade me retire for the night.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Longer and more tedious than ever seemed the evening prayers, but at last my uncle bade me retire for the night.
not any; not one
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My great regret was that I was unable to let Constance know of my departure; but beyond that I cared little.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading I lay abed till I heard him fastening my door on the outside, as was his wont, and go to his room.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Longer and more tedious than ever seemed the evening prayers, but at last my uncle bade me retire for the night.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading My great regret was that I was unable to let Constance know of my departure; but beyond that I cared little.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading Longer and more tedious than ever seemed the evening prayers, but at last my uncle bade me retire for the night.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I lay abed till I heard him fastening my door on the outside, as was his wont, and go to his room.
a strong line
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
secreteverbUS /sɪˈkriːt/
generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Longer and more tedious than ever seemed the evening prayers, but at last my uncle bade me retire for the night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
carry out
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Longer and more tedious than ever seemed the evening prayers, but at last my uncle bade me retire for the night.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My great regret was that I was unable to let Constance know of my departure; but beyond that I cared little.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
up to a particular time
From this reading I lay abed till I heard him fastening my door on the outside, as was his wont, and go to his room.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading My great regret was that I was unable to let Constance know of my departure; but beyond that I cared little.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Longer and more tedious than ever seemed the evening prayers, but at last my uncle bade me retire for the night.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Flight I had no sooner made up my mind than I immediately began to take steps to put my plan into execution, for the _Golden Hope_ was to sail at early morn on the following day, and twenty good miles had to be covered betwixt sunset and sunrise, were I to be in time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I managed to secrete the best part of a loaf, some cheese, and a small flask of milk; and unobserved I secured a lengthy rope, which I hid under my bed.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading I lay abed till I heard him fastening my door on the outside, as was his wont, and go to his room.
