used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
(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 I lay in the clearing in the valley for all of half an hour.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Then, somewhat rested, I arose, unable to endure the thought that night would find me in the wilds alone and unarmed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I lay in the clearing in the valley for all of half an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, somewhat rested, I arose, unable to endure the thought that night would find me in the wilds alone and unarmed.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Then, somewhat rested, I arose, unable to endure the thought that night would find me in the wilds alone and unarmed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Once the stream was gained, I resolved to search up and down its banks until the old convent was sighted.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE CAVE IN THE MOUNTAIN.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading I lay in the clearing in the valley for all of half an hour.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading Once the stream was gained, I resolved to search up and down its banks until the old convent was sighted.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Then, somewhat rested, I arose, unable to endure the thought that night would find me in the wilds alone and unarmed.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Then, somewhat rested, I arose, unable to endure the thought that night would find me in the wilds alone and unarmed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I lay in the clearing in the valley for all of half an hour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Once the stream was gained, I resolved to search up and down its banks until the old convent was sighted.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I lay in the clearing in the valley for all of half an hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I lay in the clearing in the valley for all of half an hour.
how
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From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I lay in the clearing in the valley for all of half an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CAVE IN THE MOUNTAIN.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Once the stream was gained, I resolved to search up and down its banks until the old convent was sighted.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I lay in the clearing in the valley for all of half an hour.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, somewhat rested, I arose, unable to endure the thought that night would find me in the wilds alone and unarmed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE CAVE IN THE MOUNTAIN.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Then, somewhat rested, I arose, unable to endure the thought that night would find me in the wilds alone and unarmed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I lay in the clearing in the valley for all of half an hour.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Once the stream was gained, I resolved to search up and down its banks until the old convent was sighted.
on one occasion
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
a course of conduct
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
determined
From this reading Once the stream was gained, I resolved to search up and down its banks until the old convent was sighted.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Then, somewhat rested, I arose, unable to endure the thought that night would find me in the wilds alone and unarmed.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Once the stream was gained, I resolved to search up and down its banks until the old convent was sighted.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading Once the stream was gained, I resolved to search up and down its banks until the old convent was sighted.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Then, somewhat rested, I arose, unable to endure the thought that night would find me in the wilds alone and unarmed.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Once the stream was gained, I resolved to search up and down its banks until the old convent was sighted.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, somewhat rested, I arose, unable to endure the thought that night would find me in the wilds alone and unarmed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAVE IN THE MOUNTAIN.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, somewhat rested, I arose, unable to endure the thought that night would find me in the wilds alone and unarmed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Then, somewhat rested, I arose, unable to endure the thought that night would find me in the wilds alone and unarmed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, somewhat rested, I arose, unable to endure the thought that night would find me in the wilds alone and unarmed.
a just detectable amount
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Then, somewhat rested, I arose, unable to endure the thought that night would find me in the wilds alone and unarmed.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading Then, somewhat rested, I arose, unable to endure the thought that night would find me in the wilds alone and unarmed.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Once the stream was gained, I resolved to search up and down its banks until the old convent was sighted.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Once the stream was gained, I resolved to search up and down its banks until the old convent was sighted.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading I lay in the clearing in the valley for all of half an hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once the stream was gained, I resolved to search up and down its banks until the old convent was sighted.
(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 I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
at the time that
From this reading I could well remember how the sun had stood when I had separated from my companions, and now, using the sun as a guide, I endeavored once more to trace my steps to the path leading down to the river.
wildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading Then, somewhat rested, I arose, unable to endure the thought that night would find me in the wilds alone and unarmed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then, somewhat rested, I arose, unable to endure the thought that night would find me in the wilds alone and unarmed.
