used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE The most trying time for all adventurers and explorers, is after night has set in.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE The most trying time for all adventurers and explorers, is after night has set in.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
(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 CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE The most trying time for all adventurers and explorers, is after night has set in.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE The most trying time for all adventurers and explorers, is after night has set in.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
for the reason that
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys had spent many such nights.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE The most trying time for all adventurers and explorers, is after night has set in.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
daytimenounUS /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Now, it is a singular thing, that there is no selfishness in education.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
at any time
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE The most trying time for all adventurers and explorers, is after night has set in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE The most trying time for all adventurers and explorers, is after night has set in.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boys had spent many such nights.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE The most trying time for all adventurers and explorers, is after night has set in.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE The most trying time for all adventurers and explorers, is after night has set in.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE The most trying time for all adventurers and explorers, is after night has set in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, it is a singular thing, that there is no selfishness in education.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The boys had spent many such nights.
used to form the superlative
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE The most trying time for all adventurers and explorers, is after night has set in.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE The most trying time for all adventurers and explorers, is after night has set in.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading The boys had spent many such nights.
not any; not one
From this reading Now, it is a singular thing, that there is no selfishness in education.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, it is a singular thing, that there is no selfishness in education.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE The most trying time for all adventurers and explorers, is after night has set in.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
one's
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From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
a full supply
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading Now, it is a singular thing, that there is no selfishness in education.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE The most trying time for all adventurers and explorers, is after night has set in.
unusual or striking
From this reading Now, it is a singular thing, that there is no selfishness in education.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The boys had spent many such nights.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The boys had spent many such nights.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
carry out
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, it is a singular thing, that there is no selfishness in education.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE The most trying time for all adventurers and explorers, is after night has set in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
a special situation
From this reading Now, it is a singular thing, that there is no selfishness in education.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE The most trying time for all adventurers and explorers, is after night has set in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
hard to endure
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE The most trying time for all adventurers and explorers, is after night has set in.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
precisely as stated
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE The most trying time for all adventurers and explorers, is after night has set in.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
at the time that
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whenever John or the Professor were about these hours were always enjoyed, because like all healthy boys, they were ever on the alert to ask questions which happened to be suggested by the experiences of the day.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading During the daytime there is always plenty to take up one's attention and energies, but as the sun goes down the world seems to contract into a very small space, and when enemies are near the burden of waiting is a doubly trying one.
