used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading While the climate was wholesome enough to those accustomed to it, it was highly dangerous to visitors.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was damp, oppressive and miasmatic, probably because of the rank vegetation that grew everywhere.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Still further, the insect pests were intolerable at times.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
for the reason that
From this reading The air was damp, oppressive and miasmatic, probably because of the rank vegetation that grew everywhere.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading While the climate was wholesome enough to those accustomed to it, it was highly dangerous to visitors.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading The air was damp, oppressive and miasmatic, probably because of the rank vegetation that grew everywhere.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading While the climate was wholesome enough to those accustomed to it, it was highly dangerous to visitors.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading While the climate was wholesome enough to those accustomed to it, it was highly dangerous to visitors.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The air was damp, oppressive and miasmatic, probably because of the rank vegetation that grew everywhere.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
ForkedadjectiveUS /fɔːrkt/
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Still further, the insect pests were intolerable at times.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The air was damp, oppressive and miasmatic, probably because of the rank vegetation that grew everywhere.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading While the climate was wholesome enough to those accustomed to it, it was highly dangerous to visitors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
insectnounUS /ˈɪnsekt/
small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading Still further, the insect pests were intolerable at times.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Still further, the insect pests were intolerable at times.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While the climate was wholesome enough to those accustomed to it, it was highly dangerous to visitors.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
miasmatic
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From this reading The air was damp, oppressive and miasmatic, probably because of the rank vegetation that grew everywhere.
used to form the superlative
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading The air was damp, oppressive and miasmatic, probably because of the rank vegetation that grew everywhere.
pestsnounUS /pests/
plural of “pest” — a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
From this reading Still further, the insect pests were intolerable at times.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The air was damp, oppressive and miasmatic, probably because of the rank vegetation that grew everywhere.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The air was damp, oppressive and miasmatic, probably because of the rank vegetation that grew everywhere.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
Rowland
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From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
Starland
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From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still further, the insect pests were intolerable at times.
surnamenounUS /ˈsɜːrneɪm/
the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading While the climate was wholesome enough to those accustomed to it, it was highly dangerous to visitors.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Still further, the insect pests were intolerable at times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading The air was damp, oppressive and miasmatic, probably because of the rank vegetation that grew everywhere.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading While the climate was wholesome enough to those accustomed to it, it was highly dangerous to visitors.
Warrenia
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From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the climate was wholesome enough to those accustomed to it, it was highly dangerous to visitors.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
at the time that
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These two had been on the Forked River but a short time, when they awoke to a most unpleasant fact, in addition to that which has already been mentioned.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the climate was wholesome enough to those accustomed to it, it was highly dangerous to visitors.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading While the climate was wholesome enough to those accustomed to it, it was highly dangerous to visitors.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Since every one in tropical America called Warrenia Rowland by the surname of Major Jack Starland and the two were accepted as brother and sister we will do the same for the present, and thus avoid possible confusion.
