Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Physically wearied as I was, my mind remained intensely active, and I felt no desire for sleep.

later than; following

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

(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 By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Physically wearied as I was, my mind remained intensely active, and I felt no desire for sleep.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I do not recall that I gave much thought to the perils of our situation.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Physically wearied as I was, my mind remained intensely active, and I felt no desire for sleep.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Physically wearied as I was, my mind remained intensely active, and I felt no desire for sleep.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I do not recall that I gave much thought to the perils of our situation.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading Physically wearied as I was, my mind remained intensely active, and I felt no desire for sleep.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

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 By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

march in a procession

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Physically wearied as I was, my mind remained intensely active, and I felt no desire for sleep.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I do not recall that I gave much thought to the perils of our situation.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

not any; not one

From this reading Physically wearied as I was, my mind remained intensely active, and I felt no desire for sleep.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I do not recall that I gave much thought to the perils of our situation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

and nothing more

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I do not recall that I gave much thought to the perils of our situation.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading I do not recall that I gave much thought to the perils of our situation.

in accord with physical laws

From this reading Physically wearied as I was, my mind remained intensely active, and I felt no desire for sleep.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading I do not recall that I gave much thought to the perils of our situation.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

try to get or reach

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

have in common

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading I do not recall that I gave much thought to the perils of our situation.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Physically wearied as I was, my mind remained intensely active, and I felt no desire for sleep.

to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I do not recall that I gave much thought to the perils of our situation.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

exhausted

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

at the time that

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading By this time everything was comparatively quiet within the stockade enclosure; the wagons were piled with all that could be loaded before morning, and many of the wearied soldiers had flung themselves upon the ground to snatch what rest they might before the early call to march.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The women and children had disappeared, to seek such comfort as was possible amid the ruins of their former quarters; and only the sentries remained alert, pacing their solemn rounds on the narrow walk overlooking the palisades and the silent plain without.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE DEATH-SHADOW OF THE MIAMIS It was after midnight when I finally ceased my labors, feeling I had performed my fair share of the hard work of preparation.