(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 At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They could travel several miles before sundown, he said, and it would be just so much gained.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Kindly offers of hospitable entertainment were made by more than one neighbor, but Mr. Himes refused to consent to the least delay.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Kindly offers of hospitable entertainment were made by more than one neighbor, but Mr. Himes refused to consent to the least delay.
chattels
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From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
permission to do something
From this reading Kindly offers of hospitable entertainment were made by more than one neighbor, but Mr. Himes refused to consent to the least delay.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading This suited the conspirators exactly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could travel several miles before sundown, he said, and it would be just so much gained.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Kindly offers of hospitable entertainment were made by more than one neighbor, but Mr. Himes refused to consent to the least delay.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Kindly offers of hospitable entertainment were made by more than one neighbor, but Mr. Himes refused to consent to the least delay.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading This suited the conspirators exactly.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
set up or found
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading They could travel several miles before sundown, he said, and it would be just so much gained.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They could travel several miles before sundown, he said, and it would be just so much gained.
Himes
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From this reading Kindly offers of hospitable entertainment were made by more than one neighbor, but Mr. Himes refused to consent to the least delay.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading Kindly offers of hospitable entertainment were made by more than one neighbor, but Mr. Himes refused to consent to the least delay.
ill-assorted
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From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
and nothing more
From this reading They could travel several miles before sundown, he said, and it would be just so much gained.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Kindly offers of hospitable entertainment were made by more than one neighbor, but Mr. Himes refused to consent to the least delay.
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 Kindly offers of hospitable entertainment were made by more than one neighbor, but Mr. Himes refused to consent to the least delay.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Kindly offers of hospitable entertainment were made by more than one neighbor, but Mr. Himes refused to consent to the least delay.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They could travel several miles before sundown, he said, and it would be just so much gained.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Kindly offers of hospitable entertainment were made by more than one neighbor, but Mr. Himes refused to consent to the least delay.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Kindly offers of hospitable entertainment were made by more than one neighbor, but Mr. Himes refused to consent to the least delay.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They could travel several miles before sundown, he said, and it would be just so much gained.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Kindly offers of hospitable entertainment were made by more than one neighbor, but Mr. Himes refused to consent to the least delay.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
the middle of the day
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading Kindly offers of hospitable entertainment were made by more than one neighbor, but Mr. Himes refused to consent to the least delay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Kindly offers of hospitable entertainment were made by more than one neighbor, but Mr. Himes refused to consent to the least delay.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Kindly offers of hospitable entertainment were made by more than one neighbor, but Mr. Himes refused to consent to the least delay.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They could travel several miles before sundown, he said, and it would be just so much gained.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They could travel several miles before sundown, he said, and it would be just so much gained.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They could travel several miles before sundown, he said, and it would be just so much gained.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading This suited the conspirators exactly.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading They could travel several miles before sundown, he said, and it would be just so much gained.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Kindly offers of hospitable entertainment were made by more than one neighbor, but Mr. Himes refused to consent to the least delay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They could travel several miles before sundown, he said, and it would be just so much gained.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At length all was done—the raft finished, all the goods and chattels belonging to the ill-assorted pair placed upon it, and they fully prepared for their voyage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
at the time that
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was past noon when they found themselves in this state of readiness, and the question was raised whether it would not be the wiser plan to remain where they were until morning, and begin the journey with the new day.
