used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NUGGET DISCOVERS A LIGHT The half-burned match fell from Ned's trembling fingers, and went out on the sand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NUGGET DISCOVERS A LIGHT The half-burned match fell from Ned's trembling fingers, and went out on the sand.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He seized Ned by one arm and clung to him, trembling from head to foot.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading It was broken by a sharp cry from Nugget that echoed far through the cavern.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was broken by a sharp cry from Nugget that echoed far through the cavern.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading It was broken by a sharp cry from Nugget that echoed far through the cavern.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading He seized Ned by one arm and clung to him, trembling from head to foot.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It was broken by a sharp cry from Nugget that echoed far through the cavern.
DISCOVERSverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərz/
third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading NUGGET DISCOVERS A LIGHT The half-burned match fell from Ned's trembling fingers, and went out on the sand.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading It was broken by a sharp cry from Nugget that echoed far through the cavern.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was broken by a sharp cry from Nugget that echoed far through the cavern.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading NUGGET DISCOVERS A LIGHT The half-burned match fell from Ned's trembling fingers, and went out on the sand.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading NUGGET DISCOVERS A LIGHT The half-burned match fell from Ned's trembling fingers, and went out on the sand.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He seized Ned by one arm and clung to him, trembling from head to foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then there was silence for nearly a minute--a terrible, oppressive silence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NUGGET DISCOVERS A LIGHT The half-burned match fell from Ned's trembling fingers, and went out on the sand.
half-burned
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From this reading NUGGET DISCOVERS A LIGHT The half-burned match fell from Ned's trembling fingers, and went out on the sand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seized Ned by one arm and clung to him, trembling from head to foot.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He seized Ned by one arm and clung to him, trembling from head to foot.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He seized Ned by one arm and clung to him, trembling from head to foot.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Is there no hope?" he wailed pitifully.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is there no hope?" he wailed pitifully.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was broken by a sharp cry from Nugget that echoed far through the cavern.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading NUGGET DISCOVERS A LIGHT The half-burned match fell from Ned's trembling fingers, and went out on the sand.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading NUGGET DISCOVERS A LIGHT The half-burned match fell from Ned's trembling fingers, and went out on the sand.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Then there was silence for nearly a minute--a terrible, oppressive silence.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Then there was silence for nearly a minute--a terrible, oppressive silence.
Ned
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From this reading He seized Ned by one arm and clung to him, trembling from head to foot.
Ned's
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From this reading NUGGET DISCOVERS A LIGHT The half-burned match fell from Ned's trembling fingers, and went out on the sand.
not any; not one
From this reading "Is there no hope?" he wailed pitifully.
NUGGETnounUS /ˈnʌɡɪt/
a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth
From this reading NUGGET DISCOVERS A LIGHT The half-burned match fell from Ned's trembling fingers, and went out on the sand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NUGGET DISCOVERS A LIGHT The half-burned match fell from Ned's trembling fingers, and went out on the sand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He seized Ned by one arm and clung to him, trembling from head to foot.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading Then there was silence for nearly a minute--a terrible, oppressive silence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading NUGGET DISCOVERS A LIGHT The half-burned match fell from Ned's trembling fingers, and went out on the sand.
pitifullyadverbUS /ˈpɪtɪfəli/
to a pitiful degree
From this reading "Is there no hope?" he wailed pitifully.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading NUGGET DISCOVERS A LIGHT The half-burned match fell from Ned's trembling fingers, and went out on the sand.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading He seized Ned by one arm and clung to him, trembling from head to foot.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading It was broken by a sharp cry from Nugget that echoed far through the cavern.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Then there was silence for nearly a minute--a terrible, oppressive silence.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Then there was silence for nearly a minute--a terrible, oppressive silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was broken by a sharp cry from Nugget that echoed far through the cavern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NUGGET DISCOVERS A LIGHT The half-burned match fell from Ned's trembling fingers, and went out on the sand.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there was silence for nearly a minute--a terrible, oppressive silence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there was silence for nearly a minute--a terrible, oppressive silence.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was broken by a sharp cry from Nugget that echoed far through the cavern.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seized Ned by one arm and clung to him, trembling from head to foot.
a shaky motion
From this reading NUGGET DISCOVERS A LIGHT The half-burned match fell from Ned's trembling fingers, and went out on the sand.
wailedverbUS /weɪld/
past form of “wail” — emit long loud cries
From this reading "Is there no hope?" he wailed pitifully.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then there was silence for nearly a minute--a terrible, oppressive silence.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading NUGGET DISCOVERS A LIGHT The half-burned match fell from Ned's trembling fingers, and went out on the sand.
