The Swiss Family Robinson — Vocabulary
Johann Wyss
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resolveresolve → resolved:decided This year I resolved to lose a pound a week for 5 weeks.more Show sample from book We resolved to transplant a supply of both roots to our kitchen garden.25 more Show general definition for resolve (as in: I resolved to stop drinking.) to decide -- typically a firm or formal decision Show editor's word notes In modern writing resolve is typically used to emphasize a firm or formal decision. In classic literature, it is used more frequently and often simply replaces decide or determine.
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accordaccord → accordance:keeping She will get a fair trial in accordance with the law.more Show sample from book The effects of course vary according to the quantity taken, and such remedies should be applied as will best counteract the effect of each poison:18 more accord → according to:depending upon (in keeping with) Show general definition for accord (as in: according to, or in accord with) in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with This meaning of accord is often seen in the form according to or accordingly where it can take on more specific meanings. For example: "According to Kim, ..." -- as stated by "To each according to her ability." -- based upon "Points are scored according to how well they perform." -- depending upon "The dose is calculated according to body weight." -- in proportion to "We got a flat tire. Accordingly, I pulled to the side of the road." -- because of what was just said; or as a result
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accord#2accord → own accord:own mind -- voluntarily (without anyone asking) She was not forced. She did it of her own accord.more Show sample from book The perverse creature had obstinately resisted our attempts to bring her with us, but finding herself deserted, had followed of her own accord,18 more Show general definition for accord (as in: done of her own accord) mind Show editor's word notes This sense of accord is typically seen in the form own accord or one accord.
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serpentsnake There was a picture of a serpent eating its tail.more Show sample from book We advanced cautiously lest the thicket should contain some wild beast or venomous serpent.†31 more Show general definition a snake
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obligeoblige → obliges:requires The law obliges doctors to report suspected child abuse.more Show sample from book Vague ideas passed through my mind, but every one I was obliged to reject.24 more oblige → obliged:required (to do something) Show general definition for oblige (as in: I am obliged by law.) require (obligate) to do something
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endeavorendeavor → endeavored:tried or attempted I endeavored to get both sides to agree to a compromise.more Show sample from book I myself, the anxious, loving father, stood in the stern, endeavouring to guide the raft with its precious burden to a safe landing-place.†16 more endeavor → endeavouring:trying or attempting Show context notes This is a British spelling. Americans use endeavoring. Show general definition to attempt; or a project or activity attempted
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speciesa group of similar animals or plants It is an endangered species.more Show sample from book Remedies are very various, very uncertain, and differ with the species inflicting the bite.17 more a similar group of animals or plants Show general definition a group of animals or plants that are similar -- typically identified as belonging to the same group when they are of a kind that can reproduce new members of the group together
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recollectremember I think I recollect that she was away at college that year.more Show sample from book Fritz now suddenly recollected his delicious wine, and producing his flask, begged his mother to taste it.†12 more recollect → recollected:remembered Show general definition to remember -- especially experiences from long ago Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): Relative to its synonyms, recollect brings to mind a leisurely piecing together of distant memories. It may be used in a less formal manner than remember and is almost always less formal than recall.
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ensueensue → ensuing:happening after Ensuing events confirmed the prediction.more Show sample from book An amusing contest ensued; the dogs again and again drove off the intruders, and they, as often, returned reinforced by others who swarmed to the spot.†14 more ensue → ensued:followed Show general definition to happen after or as a result
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prudentsensible and careful She was promoted to manager because she is so prudent.more Show sample from book I exclaimed, "Why, you are a model of prudence and industry!"9 more prudent → prudence:good sense and caution
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procureget She said the Air Force lacks the funds to procure maintenance equipment it needs.†more Show sample from book I next procured a long thin plank on which my tubs could be fixed, and the two ends of this I bent upwards so as to form a keel.†13 more procure → procured:got by special effort Show general definition get by special effort
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cultivatedevelop or grow We encourage our representatives to cultivate a close relationship with their clients.more Show sample from book We followed his example, one after the other, each doing so rather to provide himself with a spoon than with any hope of cultivating a taste for oysters.†10 more cultivate → cultivating:developing, growing, or preparing to grow crops Show general definition enhance growth or development in various senses, including: to grow crops or prepare land for them enhance a relationship -- especially for a purpose develop discernment (better recognition of differences) in taste or judgment to grow a culture in a petri dish
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incessantcontinuous She grew annoyed by the child's incessant questions.more Show sample from book Incessant rain battered down above us,12 more Show general definition continuous -- often in an annoying way
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minutetiny Don't eat a lot of poppy seeds for a few days before a drug test. They have a minute amount of a chemical that can cause a false positive when testing for heroin use.more Show sample from book You are right, Fritz; coral consists of the calcereous cells of minute animals, so built up as to form a tree-like structure.3 more Show general definition for minute (as in: minute size) small, exceptionally small, or insignificant
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minute#2including even small considerations We discussed it in minute detail.more Show sample from book Jack had to answer a host of questions concerning their capture, and to give a minute account of the affray with the buffaloes.3 more detailed Show general definition for minute (as in: minute description) detailed (including even small considerations); and/or careful (done with care)
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luxuriantrich, attractive, and healthy She unpinned her long, luxuriant hair.more Show sample from book Peas, beans, wheat, barley, rye and Indian corn, seemed constantly ripe, while cucumbers, melons, and all sorts of other vegetables grew luxuriantly.†6 more luxuriant → luxuriantly:characterized by growing well or being richly thick or abundant Show general definition characterized by growing well or being richly thick or abundant -- as of vegetation or hair or (more rarely): characterized by luxury (very comfortable or extravagant)
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assailassail → assailed:attacked Critics assailed the author’s latest work, questioning its originality and depth.more Show sample from book Then having commended ourselves to his protecting care, I took leave of my wife and children, and bidding them not wander far from the boat and tent, we parted not without some anxiety on either side, for we knew not what might assail us in this unknown region.†5 more to attack or cause trouble Show general definition to attack or cause trouble
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aboundare plentiful In spring, the hillsides abound with bright wildflowers.more Show sample from book 'And, sure enough, they were catching the little green crabs with which the water abounded.†5 more abound → abounded:was abundant or plentiful Show general definition to be abundant or plentiful
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forthwithimmediately The judge ordered her release "forthwith."more Show sample from book 'Ernest, although rather treating Jack's manufacture with ridicule, proposed a sensible-enough plan, which Jack forthwith put in execution.†4 more Show general definition immediately -- (most typically seen in legal documents, formal use, or classic literature)
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feasiblepossible or practical Her plan sounds feasible.more Show sample from book My success surpassed my own expectations; the stump was entwined by the cord in such a way as to leave no doubt whatever as to the feasibility of the wonderful performances I described; and I was assailed by petitions from the boys, each anxious to possess a lasso of his own, without a moment's delay.†1 more feasible → feasibility:the degree to which something is practical