used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus three sides and the floor were composed of solid stone.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading When the roof, as described, was put in place, the dwelling had the appearance of a cavern fully open at the front.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the roof, as described, was put in place, the dwelling had the appearance of a cavern fully open at the front.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the roof, as described, was put in place, the dwelling had the appearance of a cavern fully open at the front.
averagedverbUS /ˈævrədʒd/
past form of “average” — amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading When the roof, as described, was put in place, the dwelling had the appearance of a cavern fully open at the front.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading THE CLAIM.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Thus three sides and the floor were composed of solid stone.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Not the least interesting feature of the stay of our friends in the gold region was their dwelling during those memorable days.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading When the roof, as described, was put in place, the dwelling had the appearance of a cavern fully open at the front.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Not the least interesting feature of the stay of our friends in the gold region was their dwelling during those memorable days.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Not the least interesting feature of the stay of our friends in the gold region was their dwelling during those memorable days.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Not the least interesting feature of the stay of our friends in the gold region was their dwelling during those memorable days.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Thus three sides and the floor were composed of solid stone.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Not the least interesting feature of the stay of our friends in the gold region was their dwelling during those memorable days.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When the roof, as described, was put in place, the dwelling had the appearance of a cavern fully open at the front.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading When the roof, as described, was put in place, the dwelling had the appearance of a cavern fully open at the front.
coins made of gold
From this reading Not the least interesting feature of the stay of our friends in the gold region was their dwelling during those memorable days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the roof, as described, was put in place, the dwelling had the appearance of a cavern fully open at the front.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not the least interesting feature of the stay of our friends in the gold region was their dwelling during those memorable days.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Not the least interesting feature of the stay of our friends in the gold region was their dwelling during those memorable days.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not the least interesting feature of the stay of our friends in the gold region was their dwelling during those memorable days.
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 The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading Not the least interesting feature of the stay of our friends in the gold region was their dwelling during those memorable days.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not the least interesting feature of the stay of our friends in the gold region was their dwelling during those memorable days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not the least interesting feature of the stay of our friends in the gold region was their dwelling during those memorable days.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Not the least interesting feature of the stay of our friends in the gold region was their dwelling during those memorable days.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When the roof, as described, was put in place, the dwelling had the appearance of a cavern fully open at the front.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When the roof, as described, was put in place, the dwelling had the appearance of a cavern fully open at the front.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Not the least interesting feature of the stay of our friends in the gold region was their dwelling during those memorable days.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading When the roof, as described, was put in place, the dwelling had the appearance of a cavern fully open at the front.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Thus three sides and the floor were composed of solid stone.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Thus three sides and the floor were composed of solid stone.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Not the least interesting feature of the stay of our friends in the gold region was their dwelling during those memorable days.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Thus three sides and the floor were composed of solid stone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLAIM.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not the least interesting feature of the stay of our friends in the gold region was their dwelling during those memorable days.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not the least interesting feature of the stay of our friends in the gold region was their dwelling during those memorable days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Thus three sides and the floor were composed of solid stone.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus three sides and the floor were composed of solid stone.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not the least interesting feature of the stay of our friends in the gold region was their dwelling during those memorable days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus three sides and the floor were composed of solid stone.
at the time that
From this reading When the roof, as described, was put in place, the dwelling had the appearance of a cavern fully open at the front.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rocks came so nearly together that an irregular open space was left, which averaged a width of twenty feet with a depth slightly less.
