used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THRILLING ADVENTURE Dave had fallen down a hole covered with a thin network of branches and leaves.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a strong rancid smell about the spot, and the earth and the branches were thickly covered with grease.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A THRILLING ADVENTURE Dave had fallen down a hole covered with a thin network of branches and leaves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A THRILLING ADVENTURE Dave had fallen down a hole covered with a thin network of branches and leaves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knew it to be a trap, a pitfall, as he began his descent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew it to be a trap, a pitfall, as he began his descent.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He knew it to be a trap, a pitfall, as he began his descent.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading A THRILLING ADVENTURE Dave had fallen down a hole covered with a thin network of branches and leaves.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading A THRILLING ADVENTURE Dave had fallen down a hole covered with a thin network of branches and leaves.
Dave
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From this reading A THRILLING ADVENTURE Dave had fallen down a hole covered with a thin network of branches and leaves.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading He knew it to be a trap, a pitfall, as he began his descent.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A THRILLING ADVENTURE Dave had fallen down a hole covered with a thin network of branches and leaves.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading There was a strong rancid smell about the spot, and the earth and the branches were thickly covered with grease.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading A THRILLING ADVENTURE Dave had fallen down a hole covered with a thin network of branches and leaves.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Dave went shooting, feet first, down a smooth slant.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Dave went shooting, feet first, down a smooth slant.
greasenounUS /ɡriːs/
a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)
From this reading There was a strong rancid smell about the spot, and the earth and the branches were thickly covered with grease.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A THRILLING ADVENTURE Dave had fallen down a hole covered with a thin network of branches and leaves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew it to be a trap, a pitfall, as he began his descent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew it to be a trap, a pitfall, as he began his descent.
an opening into or through something
From this reading A THRILLING ADVENTURE Dave had fallen down a hole covered with a thin network of branches and leaves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew it to be a trap, a pitfall, as he began his descent.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew it to be a trap, a pitfall, as he began his descent.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading He landed with a shock.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A THRILLING ADVENTURE Dave had fallen down a hole covered with a thin network of branches and leaves.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading A THRILLING ADVENTURE Dave had fallen down a hole covered with a thin network of branches and leaves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A THRILLING ADVENTURE Dave had fallen down a hole covered with a thin network of branches and leaves.
pitfallnounUS /ˈpɪtfɔːl/
an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty
From this reading He knew it to be a trap, a pitfall, as he began his descent.
rancidadjectiveUS /ˈrænsɪd/
(used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition
From this reading There was a strong rancid smell about the spot, and the earth and the branches were thickly covered with grease.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading He landed with a shock.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Dave went shooting, feet first, down a smooth slant.
slantverbUS /slænt/
lie obliquely
From this reading Dave went shooting, feet first, down a smooth slant.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading There was a strong rancid smell about the spot, and the earth and the branches were thickly covered with grease.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Dave went shooting, feet first, down a smooth slant.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was a strong rancid smell about the spot, and the earth and the branches were thickly covered with grease.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading There was a strong rancid smell about the spot, and the earth and the branches were thickly covered with grease.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a strong rancid smell about the spot, and the earth and the branches were thickly covered with grease.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a strong rancid smell about the spot, and the earth and the branches were thickly covered with grease.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading There was a strong rancid smell about the spot, and the earth and the branches were thickly covered with grease.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading A THRILLING ADVENTURE Dave had fallen down a hole covered with a thin network of branches and leaves.
THRILLINGadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading A THRILLING ADVENTURE Dave had fallen down a hole covered with a thin network of branches and leaves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew it to be a trap, a pitfall, as he began his descent.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading He knew it to be a trap, a pitfall, as he began his descent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a strong rancid smell about the spot, and the earth and the branches were thickly covered with grease.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dave went shooting, feet first, down a smooth slant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a strong rancid smell about the spot, and the earth and the branches were thickly covered with grease.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A THRILLING ADVENTURE Dave had fallen down a hole covered with a thin network of branches and leaves.
