used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was like the bellowing of a thousand cannon.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading Great trees in the adjacent forest fell with tremendous uproar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The earth shook and staggered drunkenly beneath the feet of the treasure seekers.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading It was as though the island were being ripped apart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as though the island were being ripped apart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BY FAVOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE No thunder that had ever been heard could be compared with the sound of the explosion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BY FAVOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE No thunder that had ever been heard could be compared with the sound of the explosion.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was as though the island were being ripped apart.
bellowingnounUS /ˈbeloʊɪŋ/
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
From this reading It was like the bellowing of a thousand cannon.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The earth shook and staggered drunkenly beneath the feet of the treasure seekers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY FAVOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE No thunder that had ever been heard could be compared with the sound of the explosion.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading It was like the bellowing of a thousand cannon.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading BY FAVOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE No thunder that had ever been heard could be compared with the sound of the explosion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading BY FAVOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE No thunder that had ever been heard could be compared with the sound of the explosion.
drunkenlyadverb
showing effects of much strong drink
From this reading The earth shook and staggered drunkenly beneath the feet of the treasure seekers.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The earth shook and staggered drunkenly beneath the feet of the treasure seekers.
EARTHQUAKEnounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading BY FAVOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE No thunder that had ever been heard could be compared with the sound of the explosion.
at any time
From this reading BY FAVOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE No thunder that had ever been heard could be compared with the sound of the explosion.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading BY FAVOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE No thunder that had ever been heard could be compared with the sound of the explosion.
promote over another
From this reading BY FAVOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE No thunder that had ever been heard could be compared with the sound of the explosion.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The earth shook and staggered drunkenly beneath the feet of the treasure seekers.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Great trees in the adjacent forest fell with tremendous uproar.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Great trees in the adjacent forest fell with tremendous uproar.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great trees in the adjacent forest fell with tremendous uproar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BY FAVOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE No thunder that had ever been heard could be compared with the sound of the explosion.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading BY FAVOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE No thunder that had ever been heard could be compared with the sound of the explosion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Great trees in the adjacent forest fell with tremendous uproar.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was as though the island were being ripped apart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like the bellowing of a thousand cannon.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like the bellowing of a thousand cannon.
not any; not one
From this reading BY FAVOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE No thunder that had ever been heard could be compared with the sound of the explosion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY FAVOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE No thunder that had ever been heard could be compared with the sound of the explosion.
rippedadjectiveUS /rɪpt/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading It was as though the island were being ripped apart.
seekersnounUS /ˈsiːkərz/
plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading The earth shook and staggered drunkenly beneath the feet of the treasure seekers.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The earth shook and staggered drunkenly beneath the feet of the treasure seekers.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading BY FAVOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE No thunder that had ever been heard could be compared with the sound of the explosion.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading The earth shook and staggered drunkenly beneath the feet of the treasure seekers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BY FAVOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE No thunder that had ever been heard could be compared with the sound of the explosion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY FAVOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE No thunder that had ever been heard could be compared with the sound of the explosion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was as though the island were being ripped apart.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It was like the bellowing of a thousand cannon.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading BY FAVOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE No thunder that had ever been heard could be compared with the sound of the explosion.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The earth shook and staggered drunkenly beneath the feet of the treasure seekers.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Great trees in the adjacent forest fell with tremendous uproar.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Great trees in the adjacent forest fell with tremendous uproar.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading Great trees in the adjacent forest fell with tremendous uproar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was like the bellowing of a thousand cannon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was as though the island were being ripped apart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BY FAVOR OF THE EARTHQUAKE No thunder that had ever been heard could be compared with the sound of the explosion.
