used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading At first, they were greatly alarmed, never having seen fire before, but curiosity soon overcame fear, and, passing from tree to tree, they cautiously approached the platform.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It appeared that a couple of their old neighbors had been hunting in that part of the forest and, night coming on, they had sought safety from dangerous animals by climbing a tree.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading At first, they were greatly alarmed, never having seen fire before, but curiosity soon overcame fear, and, passing from tree to tree, they cautiously approached the platform.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This happened to be so near the cave that they caught sight of the light made by the fire, and the strange sight excited their curiosity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It appeared that a couple of their old neighbors had been hunting in that part of the forest and, night coming on, they had sought safety from dangerous animals by climbing a tree.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At first, they were greatly alarmed, never having seen fire before, but curiosity soon overcame fear, and, passing from tree to tree, they cautiously approached the platform.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first, they were greatly alarmed, never having seen fire before, but curiosity soon overcame fear, and, passing from tree to tree, they cautiously approached the platform.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading This happened to be so near the cave that they caught sight of the light made by the fire, and the strange sight excited their curiosity.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading At first, they were greatly alarmed, never having seen fire before, but curiosity soon overcame fear, and, passing from tree to tree, they cautiously approached the platform.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading It appeared that a couple of their old neighbors had been hunting in that part of the forest and, night coming on, they had sought safety from dangerous animals by climbing a tree.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It appeared that a couple of their old neighbors had been hunting in that part of the forest and, night coming on, they had sought safety from dangerous animals by climbing a tree.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading It appeared that a couple of their old neighbors had been hunting in that part of the forest and, night coming on, they had sought safety from dangerous animals by climbing a tree.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading This happened to be so near the cave that they caught sight of the light made by the fire, and the strange sight excited their curiosity.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It appeared that a couple of their old neighbors had been hunting in that part of the forest and, night coming on, they had sought safety from dangerous animals by climbing a tree.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading This happened to be so near the cave that they caught sight of the light made by the fire, and the strange sight excited their curiosity.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading At first, they were greatly alarmed, never having seen fire before, but curiosity soon overcame fear, and, passing from tree to tree, they cautiously approached the platform.
start firing a weapon
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
fire-cave
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From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, they were greatly alarmed, never having seen fire before, but curiosity soon overcame fear, and, passing from tree to tree, they cautiously approached the platform.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It appeared that a couple of their old neighbors had been hunting in that part of the forest and, night coming on, they had sought safety from dangerous animals by climbing a tree.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
GERMSnounUS /dʒɜːrmz/
plural of “germ” — anything that provides inspiration for later work
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading At first, they were greatly alarmed, never having seen fire before, but curiosity soon overcame fear, and, passing from tree to tree, they cautiously approached the platform.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading This happened to be so near the cave that they caught sight of the light made by the fire, and the strange sight excited their curiosity.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At first, they were greatly alarmed, never having seen fire before, but curiosity soon overcame fear, and, passing from tree to tree, they cautiously approached the platform.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading It appeared that a couple of their old neighbors had been hunting in that part of the forest and, night coming on, they had sought safety from dangerous animals by climbing a tree.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appeared that a couple of their old neighbors had been hunting in that part of the forest and, night coming on, they had sought safety from dangerous animals by climbing a tree.
javelinnounUS /ˈdʒævələn/
an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading This happened to be so near the cave that they caught sight of the light made by the fire, and the strange sight excited their curiosity.
Longhead
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This happened to be so near the cave that they caught sight of the light made by the fire, and the strange sight excited their curiosity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading At first, they were greatly alarmed, never having seen fire before, but curiosity soon overcame fear, and, passing from tree to tree, they cautiously approached the platform.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It appeared that a couple of their old neighbors had been hunting in that part of the forest and, night coming on, they had sought safety from dangerous animals by climbing a tree.
not one, and not any
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It appeared that a couple of their old neighbors had been hunting in that part of the forest and, night coming on, they had sought safety from dangerous animals by climbing a tree.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It appeared that a couple of their old neighbors had been hunting in that part of the forest and, night coming on, they had sought safety from dangerous animals by climbing a tree.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
ORGANIZATIONnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
overcameverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading At first, they were greatly alarmed, never having seen fire before, but curiosity soon overcame fear, and, passing from tree to tree, they cautiously approached the platform.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It appeared that a couple of their old neighbors had been hunting in that part of the forest and, night coming on, they had sought safety from dangerous animals by climbing a tree.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading At first, they were greatly alarmed, never having seen fire before, but curiosity soon overcame fear, and, passing from tree to tree, they cautiously approached the platform.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading At first, they were greatly alarmed, never having seen fire before, but curiosity soon overcame fear, and, passing from tree to tree, they cautiously approached the platform.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
roastedadjectiveUS /ˈroʊstəd/
(meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading It appeared that a couple of their old neighbors had been hunting in that part of the forest and, night coming on, they had sought safety from dangerous animals by climbing a tree.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At first, they were greatly alarmed, never having seen fire before, but curiosity soon overcame fear, and, passing from tree to tree, they cautiously approached the platform.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading This happened to be so near the cave that they caught sight of the light made by the fire, and the strange sight excited their curiosity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This happened to be so near the cave that they caught sight of the light made by the fire, and the strange sight excited their curiosity.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
in the near future
From this reading At first, they were greatly alarmed, never having seen fire before, but curiosity soon overcame fear, and, passing from tree to tree, they cautiously approached the platform.
that is looked for
From this reading It appeared that a couple of their old neighbors had been hunting in that part of the forest and, night coming on, they had sought safety from dangerous animals by climbing a tree.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading This happened to be so near the cave that they caught sight of the light made by the fire, and the strange sight excited their curiosity.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appeared that a couple of their old neighbors had been hunting in that part of the forest and, night coming on, they had sought safety from dangerous animals by climbing a tree.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This happened to be so near the cave that they caught sight of the light made by the fire, and the strange sight excited their curiosity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
ToothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It appeared that a couple of their old neighbors had been hunting in that part of the forest and, night coming on, they had sought safety from dangerous animals by climbing a tree.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
tubersnounUS /ˈtuːbərs/
plural of “tuber” — a fleshy underground stem or root serving for reproductive and food storage
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
at the time that
From this reading The man had, thanks to his javelin, brought home all the meat he could carry, the fire blazed merrily and they were enjoying themselves to the utmost when they were greeted by human voices from some trees near the cave.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GERMS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION After several months' residence at the fire-cave, during which none of their former neighbors had appeared in the vicinity, Longhead and Broken Tooth were seated at their fire one evening enjoying a hearty meal of cooked flesh and roasted tubers and eggs.
