used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
in addition
From this reading "I think so also," answered Pedro.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am glad that he has not asked us to pass our word not to escape."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I think so also," answered Pedro.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I am glad that he has not asked us to pass our word not to escape."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For some time we could talk of nothing else but the prospect of making our escape.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some time we could talk of nothing else but the prospect of making our escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading "I am glad that he has not asked us to pass our word not to escape."
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time we could talk of nothing else but the prospect of making our escape.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am glad that he has not asked us to pass our word not to escape."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am glad that he has not asked us to pass our word not to escape."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am glad that he has not asked us to pass our word not to escape."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think so also," answered Pedro.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading For some time we could talk of nothing else but the prospect of making our escape.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am glad that he has not asked us to pass our word not to escape."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For some time we could talk of nothing else but the prospect of making our escape.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "So am I," I observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
many times at short intervals
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I am glad that he has not asked us to pass our word not to escape."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
go across or through
From this reading "I am glad that he has not asked us to pass our word not to escape."
Pedro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think so also," answered Pedro.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
the possibility of future success
From this reading For some time we could talk of nothing else but the prospect of making our escape.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I think so also," answered Pedro.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time we could talk of nothing else but the prospect of making our escape.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading For some time we could talk of nothing else but the prospect of making our escape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am glad that he has not asked us to pass our word not to escape."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think so also," answered Pedro.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time we could talk of nothing else but the prospect of making our escape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am glad that he has not asked us to pass our word not to escape."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am glad that he has not asked us to pass our word not to escape."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "While we were on our road here, I often contemplated the possibility of getting out of prison; but then I did not expect to be put into a dungeon like this."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "I am glad that he has not asked us to pass our word not to escape."
