used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading He had also been cured of the asthma with which he had been so long afflicted--not suddenly, but so gradually that he hardly realized that he was outgrowing it.
in addition
From this reading He had also been cured of the asthma with which he had been so long afflicted--not suddenly, but so gradually that he hardly realized that he was outgrowing it.
a cherished desire
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
asthmanounUS /ˈæzmə/
respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
From this reading He had also been cured of the asthma with which he had been so long afflicted--not suddenly, but so gradually that he hardly realized that he was outgrowing it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
benefitedverbUS /ˈbenəfɪtɪd/
past form of “benefit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading He had also been benefited otherwise by the experience gained on the journey.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had also been cured of the asthma with which he had been so long afflicted--not suddenly, but so gradually that he hardly realized that he was outgrowing it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had also been benefited otherwise by the experience gained on the journey.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading He had also been cured of the asthma with which he had been so long afflicted--not suddenly, but so gradually that he hardly realized that he was outgrowing it.
DEVELOPEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
DILIGENTLYadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
emigrantsnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
EMPLOYMENTnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He had also been benefited otherwise by the experience gained on the journey.
FEATnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
FEDnounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
a boy or man
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
fourthsnounUS /fɔːrθs/
plural of “fourth” — following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading He had also been benefited otherwise by the experience gained on the journey.
in a gradual manner
From this reading He had also been cured of the asthma with which he had been so long afflicted--not suddenly, but so gradually that he hardly realized that he was outgrowing it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
only a very short time before
From this reading He had also been cured of the asthma with which he had been so long afflicted--not suddenly, but so gradually that he hardly realized that he was outgrowing it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had also been cured of the asthma with which he had been so long afflicted--not suddenly, but so gradually that he hardly realized that he was outgrowing it.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The journey on the whole, though tiresome, was not otherwise unpleasant.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
LESSONSnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He had also been cured of the asthma with which he had been so long afflicted--not suddenly, but so gradually that he hardly realized that he was outgrowing it.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
MIRACULOUSLYadverbUS /mərˈækjələsli/
in a miraculous manner
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The journey on the whole, though tiresome, was not otherwise unpleasant.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The journey on the whole, though tiresome, was not otherwise unpleasant.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The journey on the whole, though tiresome, was not otherwise unpleasant.
outgrowingverbUS /ˈaʊtɡroʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “outgrow” — grow too large or too mature for
From this reading He had also been cured of the asthma with which he had been so long afflicted--not suddenly, but so gradually that he hardly realized that he was outgrowing it.
PEDESTRIANnounUS /pəˈdestriən/
a person who travels by foot
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
PRECARIOUSadjectiveUS /priˈkeriəs/
affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He had also been cured of the asthma with which he had been so long afflicted--not suddenly, but so gradually that he hardly realized that he was outgrowing it.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had also been cured of the asthma with which he had been so long afflicted--not suddenly, but so gradually that he hardly realized that he was outgrowing it.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
that is looked for
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He had also been cured of the asthma with which he had been so long afflicted--not suddenly, but so gradually that he hardly realized that he was outgrowing it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The journey on the whole, though tiresome, was not otherwise unpleasant.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The journey on the whole, though tiresome, was not otherwise unpleasant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The journey on the whole, though tiresome, was not otherwise unpleasant.
TRAVELINGnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The journey on the whole, though tiresome, was not otherwise unpleasant.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The journey on the whole, though tiresome, was not otherwise unpleasant.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
at the time that
From this reading He enjoyed the society of his fellow emigrants, and felt that he had been blessed of the Lord beyond his most sanguine hopes; for notwithstanding his feeble condition when starting, he succeeded in walking more than three fourths of the way across the plains.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had also been cured of the asthma with which he had been so long afflicted--not suddenly, but so gradually that he hardly realized that he was outgrowing it.
WHILEconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading FEAT AS A PEDESTRIAN--LESSONS LEARNED AND AMBITION DEVELOPED WHILE TRAVELING--ARRIVAL IN SALT LAKE CITY--EMPLOYMENT DILIGENTLY SOUGHT--PRECARIOUS SUCCESS--MIRACULOUSLY FED.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The journey on the whole, though tiresome, was not otherwise unpleasant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had also been cured of the asthma with which he had been so long afflicted--not suddenly, but so gradually that he hardly realized that he was outgrowing it.
