prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already he was lost in the rapid computations and calculations that filled his hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Already he was lost in the rapid computations and calculations that filled his hours.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Where the path finally came out on the banks of the river, he sat down and delivered himself over to the gloomiest of reflections.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading XI Bob left the office and tramped blindly out of town.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading XI Bob left the office and tramped blindly out of town.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Already he was lost in the rapid computations and calculations that filled his hours.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Where the path finally came out on the banks of the river, he sat down and delivered himself over to the gloomiest of reflections.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading "Good-bye," said Collins over his shoulder.
computationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpjuːˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “computation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Already he was lost in the rapid computations and calculations that filled his hours.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Where the path finally came out on the banks of the river, he sat down and delivered himself over to the gloomiest of reflections.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Where the path finally came out on the banks of the river, he sat down and delivered himself over to the gloomiest of reflections.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His feet naturally led him to the River Trail.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Already he was lost in the rapid computations and calculations that filled his hours.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Where the path finally came out on the banks of the river, he sat down and delivered himself over to the gloomiest of reflections.
gloomiest
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From this reading Where the path finally came out on the banks of the river, he sat down and delivered himself over to the gloomiest of reflections.
Good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading "Good-bye," said Collins over his shoulder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Already he was lost in the rapid computations and calculations that filled his hours.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His feet naturally led him to the River Trail.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Where the path finally came out on the banks of the river, he sat down and delivered himself over to the gloomiest of reflections.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Good-bye," said Collins over his shoulder.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Already he was lost in the rapid computations and calculations that filled his hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Already he was lost in the rapid computations and calculations that filled his hours.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading His feet naturally led him to the River Trail.
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 XI Bob left the office and tramped blindly out of town.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Already he was lost in the rapid computations and calculations that filled his hours.
as might be expected
From this reading His feet naturally led him to the River Trail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XI Bob left the office and tramped blindly out of town.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading XI Bob left the office and tramped blindly out of town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Where the path finally came out on the banks of the river, he sat down and delivered himself over to the gloomiest of reflections.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading XI Bob left the office and tramped blindly out of town.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Good-bye," said Collins over his shoulder.
a course of conduct
From this reading Where the path finally came out on the banks of the river, he sat down and delivered himself over to the gloomiest of reflections.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Already he was lost in the rapid computations and calculations that filled his hours.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Where the path finally came out on the banks of the river, he sat down and delivered himself over to the gloomiest of reflections.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading His feet naturally led him to the River Trail.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good-bye," said Collins over his shoulder.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Where the path finally came out on the banks of the river, he sat down and delivered himself over to the gloomiest of reflections.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "Good-bye," said Collins over his shoulder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Already he was lost in the rapid computations and calculations that filled his hours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Already he was lost in the rapid computations and calculations that filled his hours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His feet naturally led him to the River Trail.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading XI Bob left the office and tramped blindly out of town.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading His feet naturally led him to the River Trail.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading XI Bob left the office and tramped blindly out of town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Already he was lost in the rapid computations and calculations that filled his hours.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where the path finally came out on the banks of the river, he sat down and delivered himself over to the gloomiest of reflections.
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading XI Bob left the office and tramped blindly out of town.
