used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dreadful quiet settled upon the dark chamber once Red and Brad had gone.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Dan sat with his back against a projecting rock, within reach of the old man, should he stir.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A dreadful quiet settled upon the dark chamber once Red and Brad had gone.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He arose to feed the fire, noticing that there was very little wood.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Dan sat with his back against a projecting rock, within reach of the old man, should he stir.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The chill of the cavern began to creep into his bones.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading The chill of the cavern began to creep into his bones.
BradnounUS /bræd/
a small nail
From this reading A dreadful quiet settled upon the dark chamber once Red and Brad had gone.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading The chill of the cavern began to creep into his bones.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading A dreadful quiet settled upon the dark chamber once Red and Brad had gone.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The chill of the cavern began to creep into his bones.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The chill of the cavern began to creep into his bones.
Dan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A dreadful quiet settled upon the dark chamber once Red and Brad had gone.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A dreadful quiet settled upon the dark chamber once Red and Brad had gone.
eerieadjectiveUS /ˈɪri/
suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
From this reading To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
provide as food
From this reading He arose to feed the fire, noticing that there was very little wood.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He arose to feed the fire, noticing that there was very little wood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A dreadful quiet settled upon the dark chamber once Red and Brad had gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A dreadful quiet settled upon the dark chamber once Red and Brad had gone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dan sat with his back against a projecting rock, within reach of the old man, should he stir.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dan sat with his back against a projecting rock, within reach of the old man, should he stir.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The chill of the cavern began to creep into his bones.
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 To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He arose to feed the fire, noticing that there was very little wood.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dan sat with his back against a projecting rock, within reach of the old man, should he stir.
Miquel
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From this reading To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He arose to feed the fire, noticing that there was very little wood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dan sat with his back against a projecting rock, within reach of the old man, should he stir.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Dan sat with his back against a projecting rock, within reach of the old man, should he stir.
on one occasion
From this reading A dreadful quiet settled upon the dark chamber once Red and Brad had gone.
and nothing more
From this reading To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Dan sat with his back against a projecting rock, within reach of the old man, should he stir.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A dreadful quiet settled upon the dark chamber once Red and Brad had gone.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Dan sat with his back against a projecting rock, within reach of the old man, should he stir.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A dreadful quiet settled upon the dark chamber once Red and Brad had gone.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Dan sat with his back against a projecting rock, within reach of the old man, should he stir.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Dan sat with his back against a projecting rock, within reach of the old man, should he stir.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading A dreadful quiet settled upon the dark chamber once Red and Brad had gone.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Dan sat with his back against a projecting rock, within reach of the old man, should he stir.
move an implement through
From this reading Dan sat with his back against a projecting rock, within reach of the old man, should he stir.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He arose to feed the fire, noticing that there was very little wood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He arose to feed the fire, noticing that there was very little wood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A dreadful quiet settled upon the dark chamber once Red and Brad had gone.
precisely as stated
From this reading He arose to feed the fire, noticing that there was very little wood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To be left alone in the cave with only the unconscious Miquel for companion, was an eerie experience, Dan discovered.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Dan sat with his back against a projecting rock, within reach of the old man, should he stir.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading He arose to feed the fire, noticing that there was very little wood.
