used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HORRIBLE DISCOVERY.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading It showed, for instance, that the furry thing which Mark had vowed was alive was an ordinary plush-covered chair!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It showed, for instance, that the furry thing which Mark had vowed was alive was an ordinary plush-covered chair!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The seven had no time to laugh at that; they were too busy staring.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What a lot of grewsomeness a little match can remove, to be sure!
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The seven had no time to laugh at that; they were too busy staring.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This one did not solve the mysteries of that wondrous cave, but it removed most of the horror of the explorers.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What a lot of grewsomeness a little match can remove, to be sure!
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading This one did not solve the mysteries of that wondrous cave, but it removed most of the horror of the explorers.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading It showed, for instance, that the furry thing which Mark had vowed was alive was an ordinary plush-covered chair!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This one did not solve the mysteries of that wondrous cave, but it removed most of the horror of the explorers.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A HORRIBLE DISCOVERY.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading This one did not solve the mysteries of that wondrous cave, but it removed most of the horror of the explorers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It showed, for instance, that the furry thing which Mark had vowed was alive was an ordinary plush-covered chair!
furryadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːri/
covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
From this reading It showed, for instance, that the furry thing which Mark had vowed was alive was an ordinary plush-covered chair!
grewsomeness
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From this reading What a lot of grewsomeness a little match can remove, to be sure!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It showed, for instance, that the furry thing which Mark had vowed was alive was an ordinary plush-covered chair!
provoking horror
From this reading A HORRIBLE DISCOVERY.
intense and profound fear
From this reading This one did not solve the mysteries of that wondrous cave, but it removed most of the horror of the explorers.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It showed, for instance, that the furry thing which Mark had vowed was alive was an ordinary plush-covered chair!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This one did not solve the mysteries of that wondrous cave, but it removed most of the horror of the explorers.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The seven had no time to laugh at that; they were too busy staring.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading What a lot of grewsomeness a little match can remove, to be sure!
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading What a lot of grewsomeness a little match can remove, to be sure!
attach a tag or label to
From this reading It showed, for instance, that the furry thing which Mark had vowed was alive was an ordinary plush-covered chair!
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading What a lot of grewsomeness a little match can remove, to be sure!
used to form the superlative
From this reading This one did not solve the mysteries of that wondrous cave, but it removed most of the horror of the explorers.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading This one did not solve the mysteries of that wondrous cave, but it removed most of the horror of the explorers.
not any; not one
From this reading The seven had no time to laugh at that; they were too busy staring.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This one did not solve the mysteries of that wondrous cave, but it removed most of the horror of the explorers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What a lot of grewsomeness a little match can remove, to be sure!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This one did not solve the mysteries of that wondrous cave, but it removed most of the horror of the explorers.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It showed, for instance, that the furry thing which Mark had vowed was alive was an ordinary plush-covered chair!
plush-covered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It showed, for instance, that the furry thing which Mark had vowed was alive was an ordinary plush-covered chair!
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading What a lot of grewsomeness a little match can remove, to be sure!
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading This one did not solve the mysteries of that wondrous cave, but it removed most of the horror of the explorers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The seven had no time to laugh at that; they were too busy staring.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It showed, for instance, that the furry thing which Mark had vowed was alive was an ordinary plush-covered chair!
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading This one did not solve the mysteries of that wondrous cave, but it removed most of the horror of the explorers.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading The seven had no time to laugh at that; they were too busy staring.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading What a lot of grewsomeness a little match can remove, to be sure!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This one did not solve the mysteries of that wondrous cave, but it removed most of the horror of the explorers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This one did not solve the mysteries of that wondrous cave, but it removed most of the horror of the explorers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The seven had no time to laugh at that; they were too busy staring.
a special situation
From this reading It showed, for instance, that the furry thing which Mark had vowed was alive was an ordinary plush-covered chair!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This one did not solve the mysteries of that wondrous cave, but it removed most of the horror of the explorers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The seven had no time to laugh at that; they were too busy staring.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What a lot of grewsomeness a little match can remove, to be sure!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The seven had no time to laugh at that; they were too busy staring.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading It showed, for instance, that the furry thing which Mark had vowed was alive was an ordinary plush-covered chair!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It showed, for instance, that the furry thing which Mark had vowed was alive was an ordinary plush-covered chair!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The seven had no time to laugh at that; they were too busy staring.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a lot of grewsomeness a little match can remove, to be sure!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It showed, for instance, that the furry thing which Mark had vowed was alive was an ordinary plush-covered chair!
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading This one did not solve the mysteries of that wondrous cave, but it removed most of the horror of the explorers.
