used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His fears leaped up once more, but when he opened his eyes he saw that the sun was shining.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading The honest light of day restored his courage and he rose and opened the door of his cell.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The honest light of day restored his courage and he rose and opened the door of his cell.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The honest light of day restored his courage and he rose and opened the door of his cell.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The honest light of day restored his courage and he rose and opened the door of his cell.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His heart leaped to his throat, but next moment he was reassured, for when he had realized what he saw it was harmless enough.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His fears leaped up once more, but when he opened his eyes he saw that the sun was shining.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading His fears leaped up once more, but when he opened his eyes he saw that the sun was shining.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading A large flock of sheep was passing his door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His heart leaped to his throat, but next moment he was reassured, for when he had realized what he saw it was harmless enough.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His heart leaped to his throat, but next moment he was reassured, for when he had realized what he saw it was harmless enough.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading His heart leaped to his throat, but next moment he was reassured, for when he had realized what he saw it was harmless enough.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His heart leaped to his throat, but next moment he was reassured, for when he had realized what he saw it was harmless enough.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His fears leaped up once more, but when he opened his eyes he saw that the sun was shining.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The honest light of day restored his courage and he rose and opened the door of his cell.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His heart leaped to his throat, but next moment he was reassured, for when he had realized what he saw it was harmless enough.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large flock of sheep was passing his door.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading His fears leaped up once more, but when he opened his eyes he saw that the sun was shining.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The honest light of day restored his courage and he rose and opened the door of his cell.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
a particular point in time
From this reading His heart leaped to his throat, but next moment he was reassured, for when he had realized what he saw it was harmless enough.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His fears leaped up once more, but when he opened his eyes he saw that the sun was shining.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading His heart leaped to his throat, but next moment he was reassured, for when he had realized what he saw it was harmless enough.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
on one occasion
From this reading His fears leaped up once more, but when he opened his eyes he saw that the sun was shining.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading His fears leaped up once more, but when he opened his eyes he saw that the sun was shining.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading A large flock of sheep was passing his door.
pattering
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From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading His heart leaped to his throat, but next moment he was reassured, for when he had realized what he saw it was harmless enough.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading His heart leaped to his throat, but next moment he was reassured, for when he had realized what he saw it was harmless enough.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The honest light of day restored his courage and he rose and opened the door of his cell.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The honest light of day restored his courage and he rose and opened the door of his cell.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
cut with a saw
From this reading His fears leaped up once more, but when he opened his eyes he saw that the sun was shining.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading A large flock of sheep was passing his door.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading His fears leaped up once more, but when he opened his eyes he saw that the sun was shining.
shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading His fears leaped up once more, but when he opened his eyes he saw that the sun was shining.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His fears leaped up once more, but when he opened his eyes he saw that the sun was shining.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading His heart leaped to his throat, but next moment he was reassured, for when he had realized what he saw it was harmless enough.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His fears leaped up once more, but when he opened his eyes he saw that the sun was shining.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His fears leaped up once more, but when he opened his eyes he saw that the sun was shining.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His heart leaped to his throat, but next moment he was reassured, for when he had realized what he saw it was harmless enough.
at the time that
From this reading His fears leaped up once more, but when he opened his eyes he saw that the sun was shining.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many hours later he awoke to a gentle, continuous noise, as if heavy drops were pattering on the sand or the sands themselves on every side were seething and shuffling with a life of their own.
