used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
(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 Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I wonder will any of the French be thinking of the same thing," said Seth as with strong steady strokes they sped over the glistening ice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I wonder will any of the French be thinking of the same thing," said Seth as with strong steady strokes they sped over the glistening ice.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
give encouragement to
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
dissuadeverbUS /dɪˈsweɪd/
turn away from by persuasion
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading "I wonder will any of the French be thinking of the same thing," said Seth as with strong steady strokes they sped over the glistening ice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
obtain
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading "I wonder will any of the French be thinking of the same thing," said Seth as with strong steady strokes they sped over the glistening ice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder will any of the French be thinking of the same thing," said Seth as with strong steady strokes they sped over the glistening ice.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading "I wonder will any of the French be thinking of the same thing," said Seth as with strong steady strokes they sped over the glistening ice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
a message received and understood
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
knapsacknounUS /ˈnæpsæk/
a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
immediately past
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I wonder will any of the French be thinking of the same thing," said Seth as with strong steady strokes they sped over the glistening ice.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wonder will any of the French be thinking of the same thing," said Seth as with strong steady strokes they sped over the glistening ice.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "I wonder will any of the French be thinking of the same thing," said Seth as with strong steady strokes they sped over the glistening ice.
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
SethnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
that is looked for
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading "I wonder will any of the French be thinking of the same thing," said Seth as with strong steady strokes they sped over the glistening ice.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
make steady
From this reading "I wonder will any of the French be thinking of the same thing," said Seth as with strong steady strokes they sped over the glistening ice.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading "I wonder will any of the French be thinking of the same thing," said Seth as with strong steady strokes they sped over the glistening ice.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "I wonder will any of the French be thinking of the same thing," said Seth as with strong steady strokes they sped over the glistening ice.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They set out in the early morning of a December day, each having a blanket and a knapsack, containing four days' provisions, strapped on his back, and the rest of the garrison gave them a cheer as they glided away northward.
a special situation
From this reading "I wonder will any of the French be thinking of the same thing," said Seth as with strong steady strokes they sped over the glistening ice.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "I wonder will any of the French be thinking of the same thing," said Seth as with strong steady strokes they sped over the glistening ice.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were both in high spirits, for the restraint of garrison life had become very wearisome, and the outing they had now started upon was very much to their mind, despite its probability of peril.
at the time that
From this reading OFF ON A SCOUT When Seth communicated his design to the commander of the fort, the latter at first made fun of him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I wonder will any of the French be thinking of the same thing," said Seth as with strong steady strokes they sped over the glistening ice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I wonder will any of the French be thinking of the same thing," said Seth as with strong steady strokes they sped over the glistening ice.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder will any of the French be thinking of the same thing," said Seth as with strong steady strokes they sped over the glistening ice.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Then, finding he was in thorough earnest, sought to dissuade him from it; but at last, realizing the seriousness of the young fellow's purpose, and coming to think that, after all, he might carry it through successfully and gain some valuable information, he consented to him and Reuben making the venture.
