used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
(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 Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These things necessarily must have produced an impression much deeper than would be the case with hardened men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
of short duration or distance
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
an occurrence of something
From this reading These things necessarily must have produced an impression much deeper than would be the case with hardened men.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
a state at a particular time
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading These things necessarily must have produced an impression much deeper than would be the case with hardened men.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
ELECTRICITYnounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading These things necessarily must have produced an impression much deeper than would be the case with hardened men.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading These things necessarily must have produced an impression much deeper than would be the case with hardened men.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading These things necessarily must have produced an impression much deeper than would be the case with hardened men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
the force of workers available
From this reading These things necessarily must have produced an impression much deeper than would be the case with hardened men.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading These things necessarily must have produced an impression much deeper than would be the case with hardened men.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading These things necessarily must have produced an impression much deeper than would be the case with hardened men.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading These things necessarily must have produced an impression much deeper than would be the case with hardened men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
and nothing more
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
privationsnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “privation” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
bring forth or yield
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading These things necessarily must have produced an impression much deeper than would be the case with hardened men.
the possibility of future success
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
confined on all sides
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading These things necessarily must have produced an impression much deeper than would be the case with hardened men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These things necessarily must have produced an impression much deeper than would be the case with hardened men.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading These things necessarily must have produced an impression much deeper than would be the case with hardened men.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
push forcefully
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading In the effort to discover, produce and build the various tools, weapons, and articles of clothing, to hunt food, and in the endeavor to learn about the condition of the island, and guard themselves against foes which might be all about them, imposed immense responsibilities.
(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 MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
at the time that
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading When they landed on the island the year before, with nothing but the clothing they wore, the prospect of being delivered was not a flattering one, as day after day passed by.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MAKING ELECTRICITY In order that you may get some sort of idea concerning the condition of our little colony, at this time, it would be well to give a brief review of the situation.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Here were two boys, unused to the privations of life, with youth and vigor, cut off from all the pleasures of manhood, surrounded by dangers, and day after day having mysteries thrust upon them which only increased their fears.
