used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Despite his more buoyant spirits, Jack realized the difficulties of effecting a rescue should Bob ever get inside Athensi as well as did Frank.
absorptionnounUS /əbˈzɔːrpʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
From this reading Presently they became silent, to some extent by reason of absorption in their work, but also because their thoughts had strayed elsewhere.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading No matter what turn the adventure should take, they were firmly determined not to leave the desert alive without Bob.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading No matter what turn the adventure should take, they were firmly determined not to leave the desert alive without Bob.
in addition
From this reading Presently they became silent, to some extent by reason of absorption in their work, but also because their thoughts had strayed elsewhere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Despite his more buoyant spirits, Jack realized the difficulties of effecting a rescue should Bob ever get inside Athensi as well as did Frank.
Athensi
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From this reading Despite his more buoyant spirits, Jack realized the difficulties of effecting a rescue should Bob ever get inside Athensi as well as did Frank.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Presently they became silent, to some extent by reason of absorption in their work, but also because their thoughts had strayed elsewhere.
for the reason that
From this reading Presently they became silent, to some extent by reason of absorption in their work, but also because their thoughts had strayed elsewhere.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading No matter what turn the adventure should take, they were firmly determined not to leave the desert alive without Bob.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading While the boys continued their operations, they talked continually in lowered tones over the possibilities of the situation.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading Despite his more buoyant spirits, Jack realized the difficulties of effecting a rescue should Bob ever get inside Athensi as well as did Frank.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Presently they became silent, to some extent by reason of absorption in their work, but also because their thoughts had strayed elsewhere.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Presently they became silent, to some extent by reason of absorption in their work, but also because their thoughts had strayed elsewhere.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Each felt in his heart that he would never dare face life if he deserted their comrade in his hour of peril.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading While the boys continued their operations, they talked continually in lowered tones over the possibilities of the situation.
without stop or interruption
From this reading While the boys continued their operations, they talked continually in lowered tones over the possibilities of the situation.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Each felt in his heart that he would never dare face life if he deserted their comrade in his hour of peril.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading No matter what turn the adventure should take, they were firmly determined not to leave the desert alive without Bob.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Each felt in his heart that he would never dare face life if he deserted their comrade in his hour of peril.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite his more buoyant spirits, Jack realized the difficulties of effecting a rescue should Bob ever get inside Athensi as well as did Frank.
characterized by great determination
From this reading No matter what turn the adventure should take, they were firmly determined not to leave the desert alive without Bob.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Despite his more buoyant spirits, Jack realized the difficulties of effecting a rescue should Bob ever get inside Athensi as well as did Frank.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Despite his more buoyant spirits, Jack realized the difficulties of effecting a rescue should Bob ever get inside Athensi as well as did Frank.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each felt in his heart that he would never dare face life if he deserted their comrade in his hour of peril.
effectingverbUS /ɪˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “effect” — produce
From this reading Despite his more buoyant spirits, Jack realized the difficulties of effecting a rescue should Bob ever get inside Athensi as well as did Frank.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading Presently they became silent, to some extent by reason of absorption in their work, but also because their thoughts had strayed elsewhere.
at any time
From this reading Despite his more buoyant spirits, Jack realized the difficulties of effecting a rescue should Bob ever get inside Athensi as well as did Frank.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Presently they became silent, to some extent by reason of absorption in their work, but also because their thoughts had strayed elsewhere.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Each felt in his heart that he would never dare face life if he deserted their comrade in his hour of peril.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Each felt in his heart that he would never dare face life if he deserted their comrade in his hour of peril.
with resolute determination
From this reading No matter what turn the adventure should take, they were firmly determined not to leave the desert alive without Bob.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Despite his more buoyant spirits, Jack realized the difficulties of effecting a rescue should Bob ever get inside Athensi as well as did Frank.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Despite his more buoyant spirits, Jack realized the difficulties of effecting a rescue should Bob ever get inside Athensi as well as did Frank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Presently they became silent, to some extent by reason of absorption in their work, but also because their thoughts had strayed elsewhere.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each felt in his heart that he would never dare face life if he deserted their comrade in his hour of peril.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Each felt in his heart that he would never dare face life if he deserted their comrade in his hour of peril.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Each felt in his heart that he would never dare face life if he deserted their comrade in his hour of peril.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Each felt in his heart that he would never dare face life if he deserted their comrade in his hour of peril.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Each felt in his heart that he would never dare face life if he deserted their comrade in his hour of peril.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the boys continued their operations, they talked continually in lowered tones over the possibilities of the situation.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Despite his more buoyant spirits, Jack realized the difficulties of effecting a rescue should Bob ever get inside Athensi as well as did Frank.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Despite his more buoyant spirits, Jack realized the difficulties of effecting a rescue should Bob ever get inside Athensi as well as did Frank.
go away from a place
From this reading No matter what turn the adventure should take, they were firmly determined not to leave the desert alive without Bob.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Each felt in his heart that he would never dare face life if he deserted their comrade in his hour of peril.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading While the boys continued their operations, they talked continually in lowered tones over the possibilities of the situation.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No matter what turn the adventure should take, they were firmly determined not to leave the desert alive without Bob.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Despite his more buoyant spirits, Jack realized the difficulties of effecting a rescue should Bob ever get inside Athensi as well as did Frank.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Each felt in his heart that he would never dare face life if he deserted their comrade in his hour of peril.
not any; not one
From this reading No matter what turn the adventure should take, they were firmly determined not to leave the desert alive without Bob.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No matter what turn the adventure should take, they were firmly determined not to leave the desert alive without Bob.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the boys continued their operations, they talked continually in lowered tones over the possibilities of the situation.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading While the boys continued their operations, they talked continually in lowered tones over the possibilities of the situation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading While the boys continued their operations, they talked continually in lowered tones over the possibilities of the situation.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Each felt in his heart that he would never dare face life if he deserted their comrade in his hour of peril.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading While the boys continued their operations, they talked continually in lowered tones over the possibilities of the situation.
in the near future
From this reading Presently they became silent, to some extent by reason of absorption in their work, but also because their thoughts had strayed elsewhere.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Despite his more buoyant spirits, Jack realized the difficulties of effecting a rescue should Bob ever get inside Athensi as well as did Frank.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Presently they became silent, to some extent by reason of absorption in their work, but also because their thoughts had strayed elsewhere.
free from harm or evil
From this reading Despite his more buoyant spirits, Jack realized the difficulties of effecting a rescue should Bob ever get inside Athensi as well as did Frank.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading No matter what turn the adventure should take, they were firmly determined not to leave the desert alive without Bob.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Presently they became silent, to some extent by reason of absorption in their work, but also because their thoughts had strayed elsewhere.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading While the boys continued their operations, they talked continually in lowered tones over the possibilities of the situation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Presently they became silent, to some extent by reason of absorption in their work, but also because their thoughts had strayed elsewhere.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Despite his more buoyant spirits, Jack realized the difficulties of effecting a rescue should Bob ever get inside Athensi as well as did Frank.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Presently they became silent, to some extent by reason of absorption in their work, but also because their thoughts had strayed elsewhere.
carry out
From this reading No matter what turn the adventure should take, they were firmly determined not to leave the desert alive without Bob.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading While the boys continued their operations, they talked continually in lowered tones over the possibilities of the situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each felt in his heart that he would never dare face life if he deserted their comrade in his hour of peril.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the boys continued their operations, they talked continually in lowered tones over the possibilities of the situation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While the boys continued their operations, they talked continually in lowered tones over the possibilities of the situation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the boys continued their operations, they talked continually in lowered tones over the possibilities of the situation.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Presently they became silent, to some extent by reason of absorption in their work, but also because their thoughts had strayed elsewhere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No matter what turn the adventure should take, they were firmly determined not to leave the desert alive without Bob.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading While the boys continued their operations, they talked continually in lowered tones over the possibilities of the situation.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading No matter what turn the adventure should take, they were firmly determined not to leave the desert alive without Bob.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Despite his more buoyant spirits, Jack realized the difficulties of effecting a rescue should Bob ever get inside Athensi as well as did Frank.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No matter what turn the adventure should take, they were firmly determined not to leave the desert alive without Bob.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No matter what turn the adventure should take, they were firmly determined not to leave the desert alive without Bob.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the boys continued their operations, they talked continually in lowered tones over the possibilities of the situation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading No matter what turn the adventure should take, they were firmly determined not to leave the desert alive without Bob.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Presently they became silent, to some extent by reason of absorption in their work, but also because their thoughts had strayed elsewhere.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Each felt in his heart that he would never dare face life if he deserted their comrade in his hour of peril.
