used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had only proceeded a few steps when the air grew cold and sweet.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I had only proceeded a few steps when the air grew cold and sweet.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had only proceeded a few steps when the air grew cold and sweet.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And before I had traversed two hundred yards I saw a dim light in the distance.
the two together, not just one
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was no candle light, but that of day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading This was no candle light, but that of day.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
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 I had only proceeded a few steps when the air grew cold and sweet.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This was no candle light, but that of day.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading And before I had traversed two hundred yards I saw a dim light in the distance.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading And before I had traversed two hundred yards I saw a dim light in the distance.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
ensureverbUS /enˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I had only proceeded a few steps when the air grew cold and sweet.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading I had only proceeded a few steps when the air grew cold and sweet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had only proceeded a few steps when the air grew cold and sweet.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
ten 10s
From this reading And before I had traversed two hundred yards I saw a dim light in the distance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
conformity or harmony
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading And before I had traversed two hundred yards I saw a dim light in the distance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
not any; not one
From this reading This was no candle light, but that of day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was no candle light, but that of day.
and nothing more
From this reading I had only proceeded a few steps when the air grew cold and sweet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading I had only proceeded a few steps when the air grew cold and sweet.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
determined
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
reversingverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “reverse” — change to the contrary
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
cut with a saw
From this reading And before I had traversed two hundred yards I saw a dim light in the distance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading I had only proceeded a few steps when the air grew cold and sweet.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading I had only proceeded a few steps when the air grew cold and sweet.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
SWORDSnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was no candle light, but that of day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading And before I had traversed two hundred yards I saw a dim light in the distance.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And before I had traversed two hundred yards I saw a dim light in the distance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was no candle light, but that of day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AT SWORDS' POINTS I entered the tunnel, sword in hand, keeping both arms stretched out to feel my way.
at the time that
From this reading I had only proceeded a few steps when the air grew cold and sweet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I resolved that I would always keep the left hand in contact with the wall upon that side, so that, in case the tunnel should divide, by reversing the process I could ensure my safe return.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading And before I had traversed two hundred yards I saw a dim light in the distance.
