used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a pause as we stood in the deepening darkness at the end of that horrible tunnel.
ABANDONEDadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading ABANDONED.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a pause as we stood in the deepening darkness at the end of that horrible tunnel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a pause as we stood in the deepening darkness at the end of that horrible tunnel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "While there's life there's hope, and we're a good way off being dead yet, sir.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
give encouragement to
From this reading "Cheer up, Master Eden," he exclaimed.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading There was a pause as we stood in the deepening darkness at the end of that horrible tunnel.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "While there's life there's hope, and we're a good way off being dead yet, sir.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading There was a pause as we stood in the deepening darkness at the end of that horrible tunnel.
despairingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "Cheer up, Master Eden," he exclaimed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There was a pause as we stood in the deepening darkness at the end of that horrible tunnel.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Cheer up, Master Eden," he exclaimed.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "While there's life there's hope, and we're a good way off being dead yet, sir.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Cheer up, Master Eden," he exclaimed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "While there's life there's hope, and we're a good way off being dead yet, sir.
provoking horror
From this reading There was a pause as we stood in the deepening darkness at the end of that horrible tunnel.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a pause as we stood in the deepening darkness at the end of that horrible tunnel.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "While there's life there's hope, and we're a good way off being dead yet, sir.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Cheer up, Master Eden," he exclaimed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
not any; not one
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a pause as we stood in the deepening darkness at the end of that horrible tunnel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "While there's life there's hope, and we're a good way off being dead yet, sir.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading There was a pause as we stood in the deepening darkness at the end of that horrible tunnel.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
term of address for a man
From this reading "While there's life there's hope, and we're a good way off being dead yet, sir.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There was a pause as we stood in the deepening darkness at the end of that horrible tunnel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a pause as we stood in the deepening darkness at the end of that horrible tunnel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a pause as we stood in the deepening darkness at the end of that horrible tunnel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a pause as we stood in the deepening darkness at the end of that horrible tunnel.
there's
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From this reading "While there's life there's hope, and we're a good way off being dead yet, sir.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading There was a pause as we stood in the deepening darkness at the end of that horrible tunnel.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Cheer up, Master Eden," he exclaimed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a pause as we stood in the deepening darkness at the end of that horrible tunnel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "While there's life there's hope, and we're a good way off being dead yet, sir.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There was a pause as we stood in the deepening darkness at the end of that horrible tunnel.
we're
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From this reading "While there's life there's hope, and we're a good way off being dead yet, sir.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "While there's life there's hope, and we're a good way off being dead yet, sir.
Woodley
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From this reading Cold, hungry, and despairing, I think if I had been alone I should have broken down completely; but George Woodley, though no doubt sharing to a great extent my own feelings, did his best for my sake to put as cheerful a face on the matter as was possible under the circumstances.
but in spite of that
From this reading "While there's life there's hope, and we're a good way off being dead yet, sir.
