perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The mind, like the body, refuses to act when deprived of its usual rest.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There is scarcely ever any good result from what may be best termed “worry.”
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is scarcely ever any good result from what may be best termed “worry.”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading There is scarcely ever any good result from what may be best termed “worry.”
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The mind, like the body, refuses to act when deprived of its usual rest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE GANG.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
the first light of day
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading The mind, like the body, refuses to act when deprived of its usual rest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
at any time
From this reading There is scarcely ever any good result from what may be best termed “worry.”
apart from; not including
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is scarcely ever any good result from what may be best termed “worry.”
GANGnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE GANG.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There is scarcely ever any good result from what may be best termed “worry.”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The mind, like the body, refuses to act when deprived of its usual rest.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The mind, like the body, refuses to act when deprived of its usual rest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There is scarcely ever any good result from what may be best termed “worry.”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE GANG.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
and nothing more
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
reconnoissance
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From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading The mind, like the body, refuses to act when deprived of its usual rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The mind, like the body, refuses to act when deprived of its usual rest.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There is scarcely ever any good result from what may be best termed “worry.”
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
only a very short time before
From this reading There is scarcely ever any good result from what may be best termed “worry.”
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
sleeplessnessnoun
a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading There is scarcely ever any good result from what may be best termed “worry.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTAIN OF THE GANG.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is scarcely ever any good result from what may be best termed “worry.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
toilsomeadjective
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
unconsciousnessnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The mind, like the body, refuses to act when deprived of its usual rest.
under normal conditions
From this reading Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
precisely as stated
From this reading Though considerably exhausted by my toilsome tramp and the excitement of the reconnoissance, I got very little sleep after I retired to my hammock that night.
(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 Not until near dawn did unconsciousness come; and as is usually the case under such circumstances, though my mind during these hours of sleeplessness dwelt continually on the danger that threatened not only our plans but ourselves as well, nothing came of the thought except added apprehension.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There is scarcely ever any good result from what may be best termed “worry.”
at the time that
From this reading The mind, like the body, refuses to act when deprived of its usual rest.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading There is scarcely ever any good result from what may be best termed “worry.”
