Chapter VIII · First Blood

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

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

later than; following

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

(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 So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

in addition

From this reading First, however, preparations had to be made not only to keep guard but to keep watch also for Dick and Art.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the latter did not know definitely, of course, where they were encamped, yet it would not be difficult for them to follow the trail at least to the shore of the lake.

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

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading First, however, preparations had to be made not only to keep guard but to keep watch also for Dick and Art.

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

From this reading “Look here,” said MacDonald, returning to join the conference, “I’m not near as tired as the rest of you.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

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

From this reading First, however, preparations had to be made not only to keep guard but to keep watch also for Dick and Art.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading First, however, preparations had to be made not only to keep guard but to keep watch also for Dick and Art.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading “Look here,” said MacDonald, returning to join the conference, “I’m not near as tired as the rest of you.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading I’ll keep watch for your friends for a couple of hours while the rest of you get some sleep.”

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Although the latter did not know definitely, of course, where they were encamped, yet it would not be difficult for them to follow the trail at least to the shore of the lake.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading Although the latter did not know definitely, of course, where they were encamped, yet it would not be difficult for them to follow the trail at least to the shore of the lake.

someone who is a detective

From this reading First, however, preparations had to be made not only to keep guard but to keep watch also for Dick and Art.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Although the latter did not know definitely, of course, where they were encamped, yet it would not be difficult for them to follow the trail at least to the shore of the lake.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Although the latter did not know definitely, of course, where they were encamped, yet it would not be difficult for them to follow the trail at least to the shore of the lake.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading Although the latter did not know definitely, of course, where they were encamped, yet it would not be difficult for them to follow the trail at least to the shore of the lake.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

-ing form of “fatigue” — lose interest or become bored with something or somebody

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First, however, preparations had to be made not only to keep guard but to keep watch also for Dick and Art.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Although the latter did not know definitely, of course, where they were encamped, yet it would not be difficult for them to follow the trail at least to the shore of the lake.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading First, however, preparations had to be made not only to keep guard but to keep watch also for Dick and Art.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I’ll keep watch for your friends for a couple of hours while the rest of you get some sleep.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I’ll keep watch for your friends for a couple of hours while the rest of you get some sleep.”

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading First, however, preparations had to be made not only to keep guard but to keep watch also for Dick and Art.

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

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Look here,” said MacDonald, returning to join the conference, “I’m not near as tired as the rest of you.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading I’ll keep watch for your friends for a couple of hours while the rest of you get some sleep.”

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading First, however, preparations had to be made not only to keep guard but to keep watch also for Dick and Art.

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From this reading I’ll keep watch for your friends for a couple of hours while the rest of you get some sleep.”

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

From this reading “Look here,” said MacDonald, returning to join the conference, “I’m not near as tired as the rest of you.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although the latter did not know definitely, of course, where they were encamped, yet it would not be difficult for them to follow the trail at least to the shore of the lake.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading “Look here,” said MacDonald, returning to join the conference, “I’m not near as tired as the rest of you.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading First, however, preparations had to be made not only to keep guard but to keep watch also for Dick and Art.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Although the latter did not know definitely, of course, where they were encamped, yet it would not be difficult for them to follow the trail at least to the shore of the lake.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Although the latter did not know definitely, of course, where they were encamped, yet it would not be difficult for them to follow the trail at least to the shore of the lake.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Although the latter did not know definitely, of course, where they were encamped, yet it would not be difficult for them to follow the trail at least to the shore of the lake.

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 Although the latter did not know definitely, of course, where they were encamped, yet it would not be difficult for them to follow the trail at least to the shore of the lake.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Look here,” said MacDonald, returning to join the conference, “I’m not near as tired as the rest of you.

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

From this reading “Look here,” said MacDonald, returning to join the conference, “I’m not near as tired as the rest of you.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading First, however, preparations had to be made not only to keep guard but to keep watch also for Dick and Art.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

in motion

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading “Look here,” said MacDonald, returning to join the conference, “I’m not near as tired as the rest of you.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading First, however, preparations had to be made not only to keep guard but to keep watch also for Dick and Art.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

on one occasion

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

and nothing more

From this reading First, however, preparations had to be made not only to keep guard but to keep watch also for Dick and Art.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading First, however, preparations had to be made not only to keep guard but to keep watch also for Dick and Art.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading “Look here,” said MacDonald, returning to join the conference, “I’m not near as tired as the rest of you.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading “Look here,” said MacDonald, returning to join the conference, “I’m not near as tired as the rest of you.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Look here,” said MacDonald, returning to join the conference, “I’m not near as tired as the rest of you.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Although the latter did not know definitely, of course, where they were encamped, yet it would not be difficult for them to follow the trail at least to the shore of the lake.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I’ll keep watch for your friends for a couple of hours while the rest of you get some sleep.”

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

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

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Although the latter did not know definitely, of course, where they were encamped, yet it would not be difficult for them to follow the trail at least to the shore of the lake.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

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

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Although the latter did not know definitely, of course, where they were encamped, yet it would not be difficult for them to follow the trail at least to the shore of the lake.

inflected form of “trek” — journey on foot, especially in the mountains

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

look attentively

From this reading First, however, preparations had to be made not only to keep guard but to keep watch also for Dick and Art.

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

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

in or at the place that

From this reading Although the latter did not know definitely, of course, where they were encamped, yet it would not be difficult for them to follow the trail at least to the shore of the lake.

during the time that

From this reading I’ll keep watch for your friends for a couple of hours while the rest of you get some sleep.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading So tired were all members of the party after their unexpected exertions of moving camp and trekking on, coming at the end of a day filled with fatiguing labor, that now a haven had been reached and they had relaxed from their tension, they were ready to go to sleep at once.

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

From this reading Although the latter did not know definitely, of course, where they were encamped, yet it would not be difficult for them to follow the trail at least to the shore of the lake.

but in spite of that

From this reading Although the latter did not know definitely, of course, where they were encamped, yet it would not be difficult for them to follow the trail at least to the shore of the lake.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Look here,” said MacDonald, returning to join the conference, “I’m not near as tired as the rest of you.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I’ll keep watch for your friends for a couple of hours while the rest of you get some sleep.”