used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading My head ached terribly, and I think I groaned aloud as the remembrance of late events came crowding into my mind.
anew
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading My head ached terribly, and I think I groaned aloud as the remembrance of late events came crowding into my mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
any thing at all
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “Hush!” was suddenly uttered in low friendly tones coming out of the semi-darkness around me; “be as quiet as possible, and I’ll try to give you some water.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My head ached terribly, and I think I groaned aloud as the remembrance of late events came crowding into my mind.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Hush!” was suddenly uttered in low friendly tones coming out of the semi-darkness around me; “be as quiet as possible, and I’ll try to give you some water.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Some considerable time must have passed before my senses returned to me.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading My head ached terribly, and I think I groaned aloud as the remembrance of late events came crowding into my mind.
CAVERNnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading IN THE PIRATES’ CAVERN.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “Hush!” was suddenly uttered in low friendly tones coming out of the semi-darkness around me; “be as quiet as possible, and I’ll try to give you some water.”
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some considerable time must have passed before my senses returned to me.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading My head ached terribly, and I think I groaned aloud as the remembrance of late events came crowding into my mind.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading My head ached terribly, and I think I groaned aloud as the remembrance of late events came crowding into my mind.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
set up or found
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading “Hush!” was suddenly uttered in low friendly tones coming out of the semi-darkness around me; “be as quiet as possible, and I’ll try to give you some water.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Hush!” was suddenly uttered in low friendly tones coming out of the semi-darkness around me; “be as quiet as possible, and I’ll try to give you some water.”
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading My head ached terribly, and I think I groaned aloud as the remembrance of late events came crowding into my mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some considerable time must have passed before my senses returned to me.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading My head ached terribly, and I think I groaned aloud as the remembrance of late events came crowding into my mind.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading “Hush!” was suddenly uttered in low friendly tones coming out of the semi-darkness around me; “be as quiet as possible, and I’ll try to give you some water.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
I'll
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From this reading “Hush!” was suddenly uttered in low friendly tones coming out of the semi-darkness around me; “be as quiet as possible, and I’ll try to give you some water.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE PIRATES’ CAVERN.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading My head ached terribly, and I think I groaned aloud as the remembrance of late events came crowding into my mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading My head ached terribly, and I think I groaned aloud as the remembrance of late events came crowding into my mind.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Hush!” was suddenly uttered in low friendly tones coming out of the semi-darkness around me; “be as quiet as possible, and I’ll try to give you some water.”
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some considerable time must have passed before my senses returned to me.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading My head ached terribly, and I think I groaned aloud as the remembrance of late events came crowding into my mind.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Some considerable time must have passed before my senses returned to me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Some considerable time must have passed before my senses returned to me.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Hush!” was suddenly uttered in low friendly tones coming out of the semi-darkness around me; “be as quiet as possible, and I’ll try to give you some water.”
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Some considerable time must have passed before my senses returned to me.
PIRATESnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading IN THE PIRATES’ CAVERN.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “Hush!” was suddenly uttered in low friendly tones coming out of the semi-darkness around me; “be as quiet as possible, and I’ll try to give you some water.”
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “Hush!” was suddenly uttered in low friendly tones coming out of the semi-darkness around me; “be as quiet as possible, and I’ll try to give you some water.”
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading My head ached terribly, and I think I groaned aloud as the remembrance of late events came crowding into my mind.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Some considerable time must have passed before my senses returned to me.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
semi-darkness
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From this reading “Hush!” was suddenly uttered in low friendly tones coming out of the semi-darkness around me; “be as quiet as possible, and I’ll try to give you some water.”
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Some considerable time must have passed before my senses returned to me.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some considerable time must have passed before my senses returned to me.
in a strange manner
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “Hush!” was suddenly uttered in low friendly tones coming out of the semi-darkness around me; “be as quiet as possible, and I’ll try to give you some water.”
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading My head ached terribly, and I think I groaned aloud as the remembrance of late events came crowding into my mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE PIRATES’ CAVERN.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading My head ached terribly, and I think I groaned aloud as the remembrance of late events came crowding into my mind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some considerable time must have passed before my senses returned to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some considerable time must have passed before my senses returned to me.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Hush!” was suddenly uttered in low friendly tones coming out of the semi-darkness around me; “be as quiet as possible, and I’ll try to give you some water.”
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “Hush!” was suddenly uttered in low friendly tones coming out of the semi-darkness around me; “be as quiet as possible, and I’ll try to give you some water.”
communicated in words
From this reading “Hush!” was suddenly uttered in low friendly tones coming out of the semi-darkness around me; “be as quiet as possible, and I’ll try to give you some water.”
precisely as stated
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading “Hush!” was suddenly uttered in low friendly tones coming out of the semi-darkness around me; “be as quiet as possible, and I’ll try to give you some water.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
at the time that
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
showing curiosity
From this reading When I opened my eyes again in a scared way, wondering whether or not I was in the midst of an extremely disagreeable dream, I found myself lying on my back on the floor of the cavern; which latter seemed strangely dim and dark, rendering it very difficult to distinguish anything.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Hush!” was suddenly uttered in low friendly tones coming out of the semi-darkness around me; “be as quiet as possible, and I’ll try to give you some water.”
