used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a hundred yards along a corridor that seemed not to have a single bend or corner, he slowed his pace doubtfully.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He walked normally, though not noisily, and his sense of direction was extraordinarily good.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading About a hundred yards along a corridor that seemed not to have a single bend or corner, he slowed his pace doubtfully.
(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 In the darkness, he went more slowly than before, but made better time than looked possible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the darkness, he went more slowly than before, but made better time than looked possible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Under the circumstances, he reassured himself by stretching out his left hand every few seconds to touch the smooth wall.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under the circumstances, he reassured himself by stretching out his left hand every few seconds to touch the smooth wall.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading About a hundred yards along a corridor that seemed not to have a single bend or corner, he slowed his pace doubtfully.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the darkness, he went more slowly than before, but made better time than looked possible.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He walked normally, though not noisily, and his sense of direction was extraordinarily good.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading About a hundred yards along a corridor that seemed not to have a single bend or corner, he slowed his pace doubtfully.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Under the circumstances, he reassured himself by stretching out his left hand every few seconds to touch the smooth wall.
extraordinarilyadverbUS /ekˌstrɔːrdəˈnerəli/
extremely
From this reading He walked normally, though not noisily, and his sense of direction was extraordinarily good.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Under the circumstances, he reassured himself by stretching out his left hand every few seconds to touch the smooth wall.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He walked normally, though not noisily, and his sense of direction was extraordinarily good.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Under the circumstances, he reassured himself by stretching out his left hand every few seconds to touch the smooth wall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading About a hundred yards along a corridor that seemed not to have a single bend or corner, he slowed his pace doubtfully.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Under the circumstances, he reassured himself by stretching out his left hand every few seconds to touch the smooth wall.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
ten 10s
From this reading About a hundred yards along a corridor that seemed not to have a single bend or corner, he slowed his pace doubtfully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the darkness, he went more slowly than before, but made better time than looked possible.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Under the circumstances, he reassured himself by stretching out his left hand every few seconds to touch the smooth wall.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In the darkness, he went more slowly than before, but made better time than looked possible.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the darkness, he went more slowly than before, but made better time than looked possible.
engage in
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the darkness, he went more slowly than before, but made better time than looked possible.
in motion
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
noisilyadverbUS /ˈnɔɪzəli/
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
From this reading He walked normally, though not noisily, and his sense of direction was extraordinarily good.
normallyadverbUS /ˈnɔːrməli/
under normal conditions
From this reading He walked normally, though not noisily, and his sense of direction was extraordinarily good.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He walked normally, though not noisily, and his sense of direction was extraordinarily good.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading About a hundred yards along a corridor that seemed not to have a single bend or corner, he slowed his pace doubtfully.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Under the circumstances, he reassured himself by stretching out his left hand every few seconds to touch the smooth wall.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading About a hundred yards along a corridor that seemed not to have a single bend or corner, he slowed his pace doubtfully.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In the darkness, he went more slowly than before, but made better time than looked possible.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading Under the circumstances, he reassured himself by stretching out his left hand every few seconds to touch the smooth wall.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Under the circumstances, he reassured himself by stretching out his left hand every few seconds to touch the smooth wall.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading About a hundred yards along a corridor that seemed not to have a single bend or corner, he slowed his pace doubtfully.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He walked normally, though not noisily, and his sense of direction was extraordinarily good.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading About a hundred yards along a corridor that seemed not to have a single bend or corner, he slowed his pace doubtfully.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading About a hundred yards along a corridor that seemed not to have a single bend or corner, he slowed his pace doubtfully.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading In the darkness, he went more slowly than before, but made better time than looked possible.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Under the circumstances, he reassured himself by stretching out his left hand every few seconds to touch the smooth wall.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading Under the circumstances, he reassured himself by stretching out his left hand every few seconds to touch the smooth wall.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the darkness, he went more slowly than before, but made better time than looked possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He walked normally, though not noisily, and his sense of direction was extraordinarily good.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the darkness, he went more slowly than before, but made better time than looked possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Under the circumstances, he reassured himself by stretching out his left hand every few seconds to touch the smooth wall.
having come into contact
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the circumstances, he reassured himself by stretching out his left hand every few seconds to touch the smooth wall.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked normally, though not noisily, and his sense of direction was extraordinarily good.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Under the circumstances, he reassured himself by stretching out his left hand every few seconds to touch the smooth wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the darkness, he went more slowly than before, but made better time than looked possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was on a level so dim that he touched the edge of the floor opening with his toe to make sure of its location before moving off along the corridor.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading About a hundred yards along a corridor that seemed not to have a single bend or corner, he slowed his pace doubtfully.
