from one side of something to the other
From this reading Rondon and Lyra told of the hardship and suffering of the first trips through the wilderness across which we were going with such comfort.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rondon and Lyra told of the hardship and suffering of the first trips through the wilderness across which we were going with such comfort.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Naturally they became emaciated and feeble.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Rondon and Lyra told of the hardship and suffering of the first trips through the wilderness across which we were going with such comfort.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
emaciatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading Naturally they became emaciated and feeble.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
to an extreme degree
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Most of them were men of varied experiences.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Naturally they became emaciated and feeble.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Rondon and Lyra told of the hardship and suffering of the first trips through the wilderness across which we were going with such comfort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On this very plateau they had once lived for weeks on the fruits of the various fruit-bearing trees.
fruit-bearing
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From this reading On this very plateau they had once lived for weeks on the fruits of the various fruit-bearing trees.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading On this very plateau they had once lived for weeks on the fruits of the various fruit-bearing trees.
the act of departing
From this reading Rondon and Lyra told of the hardship and suffering of the first trips through the wilderness across which we were going with such comfort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On this very plateau they had once lived for weeks on the fruits of the various fruit-bearing trees.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
hardshipnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading Rondon and Lyra told of the hardship and suffering of the first trips through the wilderness across which we were going with such comfort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading On this very plateau they had once lived for weeks on the fruits of the various fruit-bearing trees.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
LyranounUS /ˈlaɪrə/
a small constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cygnus and Draco; contains the star Vega
From this reading Rondon and Lyra told of the hardship and suffering of the first trips through the wilderness across which we were going with such comfort.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
the force of workers available
From this reading Most of them were men of varied experiences.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of them were men of varied experiences.
movableadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvəbəl/
(of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally they became emaciated and feeble.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this very plateau they had once lived for weeks on the fruits of the various fruit-bearing trees.
on one occasion
From this reading On this very plateau they had once lived for weeks on the fruits of the various fruit-bearing trees.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading On this very plateau they had once lived for weeks on the fruits of the various fruit-bearing trees.
Rondon
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From this reading Rondon and Lyra told of the hardship and suffering of the first trips through the wilderness across which we were going with such comfort.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Rondon and Lyra told of the hardship and suffering of the first trips through the wilderness across which we were going with such comfort.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Rondon and Lyra told of the hardship and suffering of the first trips through the wilderness across which we were going with such comfort.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
express in words
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Most of them were men of varied experiences.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On this very plateau they had once lived for weeks on the fruits of the various fruit-bearing trees.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this very plateau they had once lived for weeks on the fruits of the various fruit-bearing trees.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Rondon and Lyra told of the hardship and suffering of the first trips through the wilderness across which we were going with such comfort.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading On this very plateau they had once lived for weeks on the fruits of the various fruit-bearing trees.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Rondon and Lyra told of the hardship and suffering of the first trips through the wilderness across which we were going with such comfort.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Most of them were men of varied experiences.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading On this very plateau they had once lived for weeks on the fruits of the various fruit-bearing trees.
precisely as stated
From this reading On this very plateau they had once lived for weeks on the fruits of the various fruit-bearing trees.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Rondon and Lyra told of the hardship and suffering of the first trips through the wilderness across which we were going with such comfort.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading On this very plateau they had once lived for weeks on the fruits of the various fruit-bearing trees.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most of them were men of varied experiences.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the evenings, after supper or dinner--it is hard to tell by what title the exceedingly movable evening meal should be called--the members of the party sometimes told stories of incidents in their past lives.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rondon and Lyra told of the hardship and suffering of the first trips through the wilderness across which we were going with such comfort.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Rondon and Lyra told of the hardship and suffering of the first trips through the wilderness across which we were going with such comfort.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rondon and Lyra told of the hardship and suffering of the first trips through the wilderness across which we were going with such comfort.
