used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But on reaching the dark cave all was perfectly still for a few moments, during which they stood listening.
anew
From this reading "But if we shuffle down in the sand again?"
(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 But on reaching the dark cave all was perfectly still for a few moments, during which they stood listening.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Think we could find a better place to hide in here?" said Mike, in a husky whisper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on reaching the dark cave all was perfectly still for a few moments, during which they stood listening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading But on reaching the dark cave all was perfectly still for a few moments, during which they stood listening.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Think we could find a better place to hide in here?" said Mike, in a husky whisper.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But on reaching the dark cave all was perfectly still for a few moments, during which they stood listening.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "But if we shuffle down in the sand again?"
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But on reaching the dark cave all was perfectly still for a few moments, during which they stood listening.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But on reaching the dark cave all was perfectly still for a few moments, during which they stood listening.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But on reaching the dark cave all was perfectly still for a few moments, during which they stood listening.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Think we could find a better place to hide in here?" said Mike, in a husky whisper.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "Think we could find a better place to hide in here?" said Mike, in a husky whisper.
huskyadjectiveUS /ˈhʌski/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading "Think we could find a better place to hide in here?" said Mike, in a husky whisper.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But if we shuffle down in the sand again?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
lanthorn
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From this reading "No; they had that lanthorn with them."
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading But on reaching the dark cave all was perfectly still for a few moments, during which they stood listening.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading "Think we could find a better place to hide in here?" said Mike, in a husky whisper.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading But on reaching the dark cave all was perfectly still for a few moments, during which they stood listening.
not any; not one
From this reading "No; they had that lanthorn with them."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on reaching the dark cave all was perfectly still for a few moments, during which they stood listening.
paralysed
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From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading But on reaching the dark cave all was perfectly still for a few moments, during which they stood listening.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Think we could find a better place to hide in here?" said Mike, in a husky whisper.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading But on reaching the dark cave all was perfectly still for a few moments, during which they stood listening.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Think we could find a better place to hide in here?" said Mike, in a husky whisper.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading "But if we shuffle down in the sand again?"
shuffleverbUS /ˈʃʌfəl/
walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading "But if we shuffle down in the sand again?"
not in physical motion
From this reading But on reaching the dark cave all was perfectly still for a few moments, during which they stood listening.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But on reaching the dark cave all was perfectly still for a few moments, during which they stood listening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Think we could find a better place to hide in here?" said Mike, in a husky whisper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Enemies behind them and enemies in front, they felt almost paralysed by their despair and dread, half expecting to find the party that had ascended already back.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But on reaching the dark cave all was perfectly still for a few moments, during which they stood listening.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Think we could find a better place to hide in here?" said Mike, in a husky whisper.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But on reaching the dark cave all was perfectly still for a few moments, during which they stood listening.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Think we could find a better place to hide in here?" said Mike, in a husky whisper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "No; they had that lanthorn with them."
