used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Then he decided to take advantage of the screening mist to explore such parts of his prison-house as were not available to him at other times.
(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 Every nook and ledge of the out-cropping rock on the south side of the ridge was occupied by lady gulls in all stages of their maternal duties.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then he decided to take advantage of the screening mist to explore such parts of his prison-house as were not available to him at other times.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then he decided to take advantage of the screening mist to explore such parts of his prison-house as were not available to him at other times.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Then he decided to take advantage of the screening mist to explore such parts of his prison-house as were not available to him at other times.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
burrownounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Every nook and ledge of the out-cropping rock on the south side of the ridge was occupied by lady gulls in all stages of their maternal duties.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Then he decided to take advantage of the screening mist to explore such parts of his prison-house as were not available to him at other times.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Every nook and ledge of the out-cropping rock on the south side of the ridge was occupied by lady gulls in all stages of their maternal duties.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every nook and ledge of the out-cropping rock on the south side of the ridge was occupied by lady gulls in all stages of their maternal duties.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading Then he decided to take advantage of the screening mist to explore such parts of his prison-house as were not available to him at other times.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
set up or found
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
Gard
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From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
gullsnounUS /ɡʌlz/
plural of “gull” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Every nook and ledge of the out-cropping rock on the south side of the ridge was occupied by lady gulls in all stages of their maternal duties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
HOW
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From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Every nook and ledge of the out-cropping rock on the south side of the ridge was occupied by lady gulls in all stages of their maternal duties.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Every nook and ledge of the out-cropping rock on the south side of the ridge was occupied by lady gulls in all stages of their maternal duties.
ledgesnounUS /ˈledʒɪz/
plural of “ledge” — a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
maternaladjectiveUS /məˈtɜːrnəl/
characteristic of a mother
From this reading Every nook and ledge of the out-cropping rock on the south side of the ridge was occupied by lady gulls in all stages of their maternal duties.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
become covered with mist
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
NANCEnounUS /næns/
offensive term for a homosexual man
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading Every nook and ledge of the out-cropping rock on the south side of the ridge was occupied by lady gulls in all stages of their maternal duties.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then he decided to take advantage of the screening mist to explore such parts of his prison-house as were not available to him at other times.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Every nook and ledge of the out-cropping rock on the south side of the ridge was occupied by lady gulls in all stages of their maternal duties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then he decided to take advantage of the screening mist to explore such parts of his prison-house as were not available to him at other times.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
out-cropping
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From this reading Every nook and ledge of the out-cropping rock on the south side of the ridge was occupied by lady gulls in all stages of their maternal duties.
the local environment
From this reading Then he decided to take advantage of the screening mist to explore such parts of his prison-house as were not available to him at other times.
prison-house
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From this reading Then he decided to take advantage of the screening mist to explore such parts of his prison-house as were not available to him at other times.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
roarings
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From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
rushings
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From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
screeningnounUS /ˈskriːnɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Then he decided to take advantage of the screening mist to explore such parts of his prison-house as were not available to him at other times.
get by special effort
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Every nook and ledge of the out-cropping rock on the south side of the ridge was occupied by lady gulls in all stages of their maternal duties.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Every nook and ledge of the out-cropping rock on the south side of the ridge was occupied by lady gulls in all stages of their maternal duties.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Every nook and ledge of the out-cropping rock on the south side of the ridge was occupied by lady gulls in all stages of their maternal duties.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Then he decided to take advantage of the screening mist to explore such parts of his prison-house as were not available to him at other times.
swathedverbUS /swɑːðd/
past form of “swathe” — wrap in swaddling clothes
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
carry out
From this reading Then he decided to take advantage of the screening mist to explore such parts of his prison-house as were not available to him at other times.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Every nook and ledge of the out-cropping rock on the south side of the ridge was occupied by lady gulls in all stages of their maternal duties.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he decided to take advantage of the screening mist to explore such parts of his prison-house as were not available to him at other times.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Then he decided to take advantage of the screening mist to explore such parts of his prison-house as were not available to him at other times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every nook and ledge of the out-cropping rock on the south side of the ridge was occupied by lady gulls in all stages of their maternal duties.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading So he walked along the ridge, secure from observation since he could not himself see down to the water from it, though the rushings and roarings along the black ledges below never ceased.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then he decided to take advantage of the screening mist to explore such parts of his prison-house as were not available to him at other times.
at the time that
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Upon which he promptly lit his fire, and in due course enjoyed a more satisfying meal than he had eaten since he landed on the rock.
a Caucasian
From this reading HOW NANCE SENT FOOD AND HOPE TO HIM Next morning, when he crawled out of his burrow, Gard found everything swathed in dense white mist.
