used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The gold was heavy, and they had a long tramp before them.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading ‘It is as much as we can carry,’ he said, and they agreed with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘It is as much as we can carry,’ he said, and they agreed with him.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ‘It is as much as we can carry,’ he said, and they agreed with him.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading ‘It is as much as we can carry,’ he said, and they agreed with him.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He roused Edgar and Will, and showed them what he had done.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading He roused Edgar and Will, and showed them what he had done.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
coins made of gold
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He roused Edgar and Will, and showed them what he had done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He roused Edgar and Will, and showed them what he had done.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The gold was heavy, and they had a long tramp before them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘It is as much as we can carry,’ he said, and they agreed with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘It is as much as we can carry,’ he said, and they agreed with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘It is as much as we can carry,’ he said, and they agreed with him.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
loin-cloth
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From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
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 The gold was heavy, and they had a long tramp before them.
lumpsnounUS /lʌmps/
plural of “lump” — a compact mass
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ‘It is as much as we can carry,’ he said, and they agreed with him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
not one, and not any
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
purestadjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrəst/
superlative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading He roused Edgar and Will, and showed them what he had done.
rubiesnounUS /ˈruːbiz/
plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘It is as much as we can carry,’ he said, and they agreed with him.
get by special effort
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He roused Edgar and Will, and showed them what he had done.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He roused Edgar and Will, and showed them what he had done.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading The gold was heavy, and they had a long tramp before them.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gold was heavy, and they had a long tramp before them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ‘It is as much as we can carry,’ he said, and they agreed with him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He roused Edgar and Will, and showed them what he had done.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He roused Edgar and Will, and showed them what he had done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without further delay they collected their treasure, and made it secure in a strong skin loin-cloth, which was fastened by dried strips of leather, so that none of the stones could fall out.
Yacka
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before they were awake next morning Yacka, true to his promise, went to the cave and returned with some of the finest rubies and purest lumps of gold.
