used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sometimes there was plenty, but often their meals were scanty, as the only weapons then known were stones and clubs.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading Every night the fire blazed merrily upon the platform, fed with dry branches and large sticks, which it was the task of the woman to procure during the day.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Every night the fire blazed merrily upon the platform, fed with dry branches and large sticks, which it was the task of the woman to procure during the day.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Daily Longhead went forth in search of food, which he brought to the cave and they shared it together.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sometimes there was plenty, but often their meals were scanty, as the only weapons then known were stones and clubs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Sometimes there was plenty, but often their meals were scanty, as the only weapons then known were stones and clubs.
COMPANIONSHIPnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
COOKEDadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Daily Longhead went forth in search of food, which he brought to the cave and they shared it together.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every night the fire blazed merrily upon the platform, fed with dry branches and large sticks, which it was the task of the woman to procure during the day.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Every night the fire blazed merrily upon the platform, fed with dry branches and large sticks, which it was the task of the woman to procure during the day.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Every night the fire blazed merrily upon the platform, fed with dry branches and large sticks, which it was the task of the woman to procure during the day.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every night the fire blazed merrily upon the platform, fed with dry branches and large sticks, which it was the task of the woman to procure during the day.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading Every night the fire blazed merrily upon the platform, fed with dry branches and large sticks, which it was the task of the woman to procure during the day.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Daily Longhead went forth in search of food, which he brought to the cave and they shared it together.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Daily Longhead went forth in search of food, which he brought to the cave and they shared it together.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Daily Longhead went forth in search of food, which he brought to the cave and they shared it together.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Sometimes there was plenty, but often their meals were scanty, as the only weapons then known were stones and clubs.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every night the fire blazed merrily upon the platform, fed with dry branches and large sticks, which it was the task of the woman to procure during the day.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
Longhead
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From this reading Daily Longhead went forth in search of food, which he brought to the cave and they shared it together.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Sometimes there was plenty, but often their meals were scanty, as the only weapons then known were stones and clubs.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Every night the fire blazed merrily upon the platform, fed with dry branches and large sticks, which it was the task of the woman to procure during the day.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Every night the fire blazed merrily upon the platform, fed with dry branches and large sticks, which it was the task of the woman to procure during the day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Sometimes there was plenty, but often their meals were scanty, as the only weapons then known were stones and clubs.
and nothing more
From this reading Sometimes there was plenty, but often their meals were scanty, as the only weapons then known were stones and clubs.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
palatableadjectiveUS /ˈpælətəbəl/
acceptable to the taste or mind
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
a full supply
From this reading Sometimes there was plenty, but often their meals were scanty, as the only weapons then known were stones and clubs.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Every night the fire blazed merrily upon the platform, fed with dry branches and large sticks, which it was the task of the woman to procure during the day.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading Sometimes there was plenty, but often their meals were scanty, as the only weapons then known were stones and clubs.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Daily Longhead went forth in search of food, which he brought to the cave and they shared it together.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Daily Longhead went forth in search of food, which he brought to the cave and they shared it together.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes there was plenty, but often their meals were scanty, as the only weapons then known were stones and clubs.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Every night the fire blazed merrily upon the platform, fed with dry branches and large sticks, which it was the task of the woman to procure during the day.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Sometimes there was plenty, but often their meals were scanty, as the only weapons then known were stones and clubs.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Every night the fire blazed merrily upon the platform, fed with dry branches and large sticks, which it was the task of the woman to procure during the day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Sometimes there was plenty, but often their meals were scanty, as the only weapons then known were stones and clubs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sometimes there was plenty, but often their meals were scanty, as the only weapons then known were stones and clubs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Daily Longhead went forth in search of food, which he brought to the cave and they shared it together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Daily Longhead went forth in search of food, which he brought to the cave and they shared it together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Daily Longhead went forth in search of food, which he brought to the cave and they shared it together.
ToothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
tubersnounUS /ˈtuːbərs/
plural of “tuber” — a fleshy underground stem or root serving for reproductive and food storage
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Every night the fire blazed merrily upon the platform, fed with dry branches and large sticks, which it was the task of the woman to procure during the day.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes there was plenty, but often their meals were scanty, as the only weapons then known were stones and clubs.
WEAPONSnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Broken Tooth aided to some extent, by searching a piece of low moist ground not far from the cave for such roots and tubers as were palatable, and altogether, they managed to sustain life as well as before their union, but the woman never ventured far from the platform for fear that by some accident their precious fire should go out.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Daily Longhead went forth in search of food, which he brought to the cave and they shared it together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sometimes there was plenty, but often their meals were scanty, as the only weapons then known were stones and clubs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Daily Longhead went forth in search of food, which he brought to the cave and they shared it together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every night the fire blazed merrily upon the platform, fed with dry branches and large sticks, which it was the task of the woman to procure during the day.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading WEAPONS--COOKED FOOD--COMPANIONSHIP For some months the man and woman maintained their residence in the cave, uninterrupted by any visits from other human inhabitants of the forest.
