used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading BLACK MINGO SWAMP.
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
how
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From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
the force of workers available
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
MINGO
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From this reading BLACK MINGO SWAMP.
a particular point in time
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
absolutely essential
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
numberlessadjective
too numerous to be counted
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
on one occasion
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
sheltersnounUS /ˈʃeltərz/
plural of “shelter” — a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
in the near future
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
SWAMPverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading BLACK MINGO SWAMP.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading At first we three comrades spent a goodly portion of the time speculating among ourselves as to how long we might be able to hold the field against the numberless men which the king was sending in pursuit; but after a time we were wearied with such occupation, and began to long for active duty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
at the time that
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
in or at the place that
From this reading The first idea in our minds, when we were come into camp and began to build shelters for ourselves, each after his own liking, was that we could enjoy this respite from a roving life, where it was necessary to be constantly on the alert against danger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
belonging to which person
From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
Williamsburg
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From this reading A protracted halt to men whose hearts are heavy is not a desirable boon, and so we from Williamsburg soon discovered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once we had really settled down, however, and there was nothing of especial moment with which to occupy our attention, the hours moved so slowly as to seem like unto days.
