used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her surroundings helped to increase her misery, for the ground was a mixture of puddle and slush, and there seemed no chance of help anywhere.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To add to her alarm, she was all alone.
AFTERMATHnounUS /ˈæftərmæθ/
the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading THE AFTERMATH In the early morning, Joyce realised that she was both hungry and thirsty.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading To add to her alarm, she was all alone.
(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 To add to her alarm, she was all alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading To add to her alarm, she was all alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AFTERMATH In the early morning, Joyce realised that she was both hungry and thirsty.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Her surroundings helped to increase her misery, for the ground was a mixture of puddle and slush, and there seemed no chance of help anywhere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE AFTERMATH In the early morning, Joyce realised that she was both hungry and thirsty.
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Her surroundings helped to increase her misery, for the ground was a mixture of puddle and slush, and there seemed no chance of help anywhere.
craternounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
drenchedadjectiveUS /drentʃt/
abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE AFTERMATH In the early morning, Joyce realised that she was both hungry and thirsty.
ebbverbUS /eb/
flow back or recede
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her surroundings helped to increase her misery, for the ground was a mixture of puddle and slush, and there seemed no chance of help anywhere.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Her surroundings helped to increase her misery, for the ground was a mixture of puddle and slush, and there seemed no chance of help anywhere.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Her surroundings helped to increase her misery, for the ground was a mixture of puddle and slush, and there seemed no chance of help anywhere.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Her surroundings helped to increase her misery, for the ground was a mixture of puddle and slush, and there seemed no chance of help anywhere.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading THE AFTERMATH In the early morning, Joyce realised that she was both hungry and thirsty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE AFTERMATH In the early morning, Joyce realised that she was both hungry and thirsty.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Her surroundings helped to increase her misery, for the ground was a mixture of puddle and slush, and there seemed no chance of help anywhere.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading THE AFTERMATH In the early morning, Joyce realised that she was both hungry and thirsty.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Her surroundings helped to increase her misery, for the ground was a mixture of puddle and slush, and there seemed no chance of help anywhere.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading Her surroundings helped to increase her misery, for the ground was a mixture of puddle and slush, and there seemed no chance of help anywhere.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE AFTERMATH In the early morning, Joyce realised that she was both hungry and thirsty.
mortarnounUS /ˈmɔːrtər/
a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
not any; not one
From this reading Her surroundings helped to increase her misery, for the ground was a mixture of puddle and slush, and there seemed no chance of help anywhere.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
pipalnoun
fig tree of India noted for great size and longevity; lacks the prop roots of the banyan; regarded as sacred by Buddhists
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
projectionnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃən/
a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
puddleverbUS /ˈpʌdəl/
wade or dabble in a puddle
From this reading Her surroundings helped to increase her misery, for the ground was a mixture of puddle and slush, and there seemed no chance of help anywhere.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE AFTERMATH In the early morning, Joyce realised that she was both hungry and thirsty.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her surroundings helped to increase her misery, for the ground was a mixture of puddle and slush, and there seemed no chance of help anywhere.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE AFTERMATH In the early morning, Joyce realised that she was both hungry and thirsty.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
slushverbUS /slʌʃ/
make a splashing sound
From this reading Her surroundings helped to increase her misery, for the ground was a mixture of puddle and slush, and there seemed no chance of help anywhere.
not in physical motion
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
confined on all sides
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Her surroundings helped to increase her misery, for the ground was a mixture of puddle and slush, and there seemed no chance of help anywhere.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE AFTERMATH In the early morning, Joyce realised that she was both hungry and thirsty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AFTERMATH In the early morning, Joyce realised that she was both hungry and thirsty.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her surroundings helped to increase her misery, for the ground was a mixture of puddle and slush, and there seemed no chance of help anywhere.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading THE AFTERMATH In the early morning, Joyce realised that she was both hungry and thirsty.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her surroundings helped to increase her misery, for the ground was a mixture of puddle and slush, and there seemed no chance of help anywhere.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE AFTERMATH In the early morning, Joyce realised that she was both hungry and thirsty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her lips were parched, her throat dry, nothing having passed them since early tea the previous afternoon, and she was at the lowest ebb of despondency and depression.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She seemed to have fallen into a deep crater, and but for a projection of roof that still held firm owing to a network of pipal roots, she would have been as drenched as the bricks and mortar with which she was surrounded.
