aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
accumulateverbUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/
get or gather together
From this reading The moment they heard of the prospect of it, they began to prepare, accumulate, and pack stores both for the transit and the sojourn.
(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 First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For more than two months Charlie and Harry had been preparing for the journey.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
auspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For more than two months Charlie and Harry had been preparing for the journey.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The moment they heard of the prospect of it, they began to prepare, accumulate, and pack stores both for the transit and the sojourn.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The moment they heard of the prospect of it, they began to prepare, accumulate, and pack stores both for the transit and the sojourn.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
Charlie
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From this reading For more than two months Charlie and Harry had been preparing for the journey.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
the act of departing
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
let fall to the ground
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For more than two months Charlie and Harry had been preparing for the journey.
gingernounUS /ˈdʒɪndʒər/
perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
ginger-beer
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From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For more than two months Charlie and Harry had been preparing for the journey.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading For more than two months Charlie and Harry had been preparing for the journey.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The moment they heard of the prospect of it, they began to prepare, accumulate, and pack stores both for the transit and the sojourn.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The moment they heard of the prospect of it, they began to prepare, accumulate, and pack stores both for the transit and the sojourn.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE JOURNEY.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
immediately past
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment they heard of the prospect of it, they began to prepare, accumulate, and pack stores both for the transit and the sojourn.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For more than two months Charlie and Harry had been preparing for the journey.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For more than two months Charlie and Harry had been preparing for the journey.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
not one, and not any
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The moment they heard of the prospect of it, they began to prepare, accumulate, and pack stores both for the transit and the sojourn.
arrange in a container
From this reading The moment they heard of the prospect of it, they began to prepare, accumulate, and pack stores both for the transit and the sojourn.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The moment they heard of the prospect of it, they began to prepare, accumulate, and pack stores both for the transit and the sojourn.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading For more than two months Charlie and Harry had been preparing for the journey.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The moment they heard of the prospect of it, they began to prepare, accumulate, and pack stores both for the transit and the sojourn.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading The moment they heard of the prospect of it, they began to prepare, accumulate, and pack stores both for the transit and the sojourn.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The moment they heard of the prospect of it, they began to prepare, accumulate, and pack stores both for the transit and the sojourn.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For more than two months Charlie and Harry had been preparing for the journey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOURNEY.
in or at that place or location
From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The moment they heard of the prospect of it, they began to prepare, accumulate, and pack stores both for the transit and the sojourn.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The moment they heard of the prospect of it, they began to prepare, accumulate, and pack stores both for the transit and the sojourn.
transitnounUS /ˈtrænzɪt/
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading The moment they heard of the prospect of it, they began to prepare, accumulate, and pack stores both for the transit and the sojourn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For more than two months Charlie and Harry had been preparing for the journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading First of all there was an extensive preparation of ginger-beer, consisting, as I was informed in confidence, of brown sugar, ground ginger, and cold water.
at the time that
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This store was, however, as near as I can judge, exhausted and renewed about twelve times before the day of departure arrived; and when at last the auspicious morning dawned, they remembered with dismay that they had drunk the last drop two days before, and there was none in stock.
