used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early next morning the three adventurers were awakened by a mournful cry.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading Early next morning the three adventurers were awakened by a mournful cry.
anew
From this reading Again the long, shrill note, and again the three mournful echoes, each deeper than the one preceding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A long, shrill note sounded near the shelter-tent and was followed by three others, each deepening in tone.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They sat up and rubbed their eyes, then looked at one another, as if to ask, “What is that?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They sat up and rubbed their eyes, then looked at one another, as if to ask, “What is that?”
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading They sat up and rubbed their eyes, then looked at one another, as if to ask, “What is that?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They sat up and rubbed their eyes, then looked at one another, as if to ask, “What is that?”
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Early next morning the three adventurers were awakened by a mournful cry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Early next morning the three adventurers were awakened by a mournful cry.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Early next morning the three adventurers were awakened by a mournful cry.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading A long, shrill note sounded near the shelter-tent and was followed by three others, each deepening in tone.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Again the long, shrill note, and again the three mournful echoes, each deeper than the one preceding.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A long, shrill note sounded near the shelter-tent and was followed by three others, each deepening in tone.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early next morning the three adventurers were awakened by a mournful cry.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading Again the long, shrill note, and again the three mournful echoes, each deeper than the one preceding.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They sat up and rubbed their eyes, then looked at one another, as if to ask, “What is that?”
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A long, shrill note sounded near the shelter-tent and was followed by three others, each deepening in tone.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading “What a ghostly noise!” said Hope-Jones.
Hope-Jones
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From this reading “What a ghostly noise!” said Hope-Jones.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They sat up and rubbed their eyes, then looked at one another, as if to ask, “What is that?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A long, shrill note sounded near the shelter-tent and was followed by three others, each deepening in tone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They sat up and rubbed their eyes, then looked at one another, as if to ask, “What is that?”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A long, shrill note sounded near the shelter-tent and was followed by three others, each deepening in tone.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They sat up and rubbed their eyes, then looked at one another, as if to ask, “What is that?”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early next morning the three adventurers were awakened by a mournful cry.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading Early next morning the three adventurers were awakened by a mournful cry.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A long, shrill note sounded near the shelter-tent and was followed by three others, each deepening in tone.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early next morning the three adventurers were awakened by a mournful cry.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading “What a ghostly noise!” said Hope-Jones.
a brief written record
From this reading A long, shrill note sounded near the shelter-tent and was followed by three others, each deepening in tone.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They sat up and rubbed their eyes, then looked at one another, as if to ask, “What is that?”
others
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From this reading A long, shrill note sounded near the shelter-tent and was followed by three others, each deepening in tone.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Again the long, shrill note, and again the three mournful echoes, each deeper than the one preceding.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading They sat up and rubbed their eyes, then looked at one another, as if to ask, “What is that?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What a ghostly noise!” said Hope-Jones.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat up and rubbed their eyes, then looked at one another, as if to ask, “What is that?”
shelter-tent
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From this reading A long, shrill note sounded near the shelter-tent and was followed by three others, each deepening in tone.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading A long, shrill note sounded near the shelter-tent and was followed by three others, each deepening in tone.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading A long, shrill note sounded near the shelter-tent and was followed by three others, each deepening in tone.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Again the long, shrill note, and again the three mournful echoes, each deeper than the one preceding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They sat up and rubbed their eyes, then looked at one another, as if to ask, “What is that?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early next morning the three adventurers were awakened by a mournful cry.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They sat up and rubbed their eyes, then looked at one another, as if to ask, “What is that?”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They sat up and rubbed their eyes, then looked at one another, as if to ask, “What is that?”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sat up and rubbed their eyes, then looked at one another, as if to ask, “What is that?”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Early next morning the three adventurers were awakened by a mournful cry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They sat up and rubbed their eyes, then looked at one another, as if to ask, “What is that?”
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading A long, shrill note sounded near the shelter-tent and was followed by three others, each deepening in tone.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They sat up and rubbed their eyes, then looked at one another, as if to ask, “What is that?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A long, shrill note sounded near the shelter-tent and was followed by three others, each deepening in tone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early next morning the three adventurers were awakened by a mournful cry.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They sat up and rubbed their eyes, then looked at one another, as if to ask, “What is that?”
