1585
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From this reading It was March, 1585, and but a few weeks remained to Brion before starting on the great adventure.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was March, 1585, and but a few weeks remained to Brion before starting on the great adventure.
abandoningverbUS /əˈbændənɪŋ/
-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It was March, 1585, and but a few weeks remained to Brion before starting on the great adventure.
how long something has existed
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
(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 All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was March, 1585, and but a few weeks remained to Brion before starting on the great adventure.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Some anxiety may have been his: misgivings, none.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some anxiety may have been his: misgivings, none.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was March, 1585, and but a few weeks remained to Brion before starting on the great adventure.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
Brion
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From this reading It was March, 1585, and but a few weeks remained to Brion before starting on the great adventure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was March, 1585, and but a few weeks remained to Brion before starting on the great adventure.
Clerivault's
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From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
drasticallyadverbUS /ˈdræstɪkli/
in a drastic manner
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
enlargementnounUS /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒmənt/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was March, 1585, and but a few weeks remained to Brion before starting on the great adventure.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
set up or found
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was March, 1585, and but a few weeks remained to Brion before starting on the great adventure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was March, 1585, and but a few weeks remained to Brion before starting on the great adventure.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
march in a procession
From this reading It was March, 1585, and but a few weeks remained to Brion before starting on the great adventure.
maturedadjectiveUS /məˈtjʊrd/
fully ripe; at the height of bloom
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Some anxiety may have been his: misgivings, none.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Some anxiety may have been his: misgivings, none.
not one, and not any
From this reading Some anxiety may have been his: misgivings, none.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was March, 1585, and but a few weeks remained to Brion before starting on the great adventure.
on one occasion
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
and nothing more
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
peremptorilyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
RaleighnounUS /ˈrɔːli/
English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
reassurancenounUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/
the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was March, 1585, and but a few weeks remained to Brion before starting on the great adventure.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some anxiety may have been his: misgivings, none.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading It was March, 1585, and but a few weeks remained to Brion before starting on the great adventure.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was March, 1585, and but a few weeks remained to Brion before starting on the great adventure.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was March, 1585, and but a few weeks remained to Brion before starting on the great adventure.
twenty-sixadjective
being six more than twenty
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
not known
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was March, 1585, and but a few weeks remained to Brion before starting on the great adventure.
look attentively
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was March, 1585, and but a few weeks remained to Brion before starting on the great adventure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading All his and Clerivault’s preparations were made, and they only awaited the signal to join the fleet at Plymouth, and launch upon whatever destiny the unknown might have in store for them.
at the time that
From this reading His sole concern lay in thus temporarily abandoning his Uncle to the possible perils of an agitated time; but, as to that, having confessed his fears to Raleigh, he had found some reassurance in his friend’s promise to have a watch kept on the district, and any sinister symptoms appearing therein at once reported to him, when they should be drastically dealt with.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was now twenty-six--the age of fully matured strength and reason and the fearless confidence that goes with both--and ripe manhood in him peremptorily demanded its employment and enlargement in scenes of vigorous action.
