used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
in addition
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As I divided this lacing with my cutlass, there arose an outburst of voices from the Islanders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And they covered their faces, as the interior was revealed to my gaze.
aperturenounUS /ˈæpərtʃər/
a device that controls amount of light admitted
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading As I divided this lacing with my cutlass, there arose an outburst of voices from the Islanders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I divided this lacing with my cutlass, there arose an outburst of voices from the Islanders.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
braidsnounUS /breɪdz/
plural of “braid” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading And they covered their faces, as the interior was revealed to my gaze.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading In front, a deep-dyed rug of osiers, covering the entrance way, was intricately laced to the standing part of the tent.
cutlassnounUS /ˈkʌtləs/
a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors
From this reading As I divided this lacing with my cutlass, there arose an outburst of voices from the Islanders.
deep-dyed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In front, a deep-dyed rug of osiers, covering the entrance way, was intricately laced to the standing part of the tent.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading As I divided this lacing with my cutlass, there arose an outburst of voices from the Islanders.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading In front, a deep-dyed rug of osiers, covering the entrance way, was intricately laced to the standing part of the tent.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And they covered their faces, as the interior was revealed to my gaze.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front, a deep-dyed rug of osiers, covering the entrance way, was intricately laced to the standing part of the tent.
a long fixed look
From this reading And they covered their faces, as the interior was revealed to my gaze.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I divided this lacing with my cutlass, there arose an outburst of voices from the Islanders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In front, a deep-dyed rug of osiers, covering the entrance way, was intricately laced to the standing part of the tent.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading And they covered their faces, as the interior was revealed to my gaze.
intricatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntrəkətli/
with elaboration
From this reading In front, a deep-dyed rug of osiers, covering the entrance way, was intricately laced to the standing part of the tent.
IslandersnounUS /ˈaɪləndərz/
plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island
From this reading As I divided this lacing with my cutlass, there arose an outburst of voices from the Islanders.
lacedadjectiveUS /leɪst/
closed with a lace
From this reading In front, a deep-dyed rug of osiers, covering the entrance way, was intricately laced to the standing part of the tent.
lacingnoun
a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage
From this reading As I divided this lacing with my cutlass, there arose an outburst of voices from the Islanders.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
mattingnounUS /ˈmætɪŋ/
a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As I divided this lacing with my cutlass, there arose an outburst of voices from the Islanders.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
and nothing more
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
osiers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In front, a deep-dyed rug of osiers, covering the entrance way, was intricately laced to the standing part of the tent.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading As I divided this lacing with my cutlass, there arose an outburst of voices from the Islanders.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In front, a deep-dyed rug of osiers, covering the entrance way, was intricately laced to the standing part of the tent.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading And they covered their faces, as the interior was revealed to my gaze.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading In front, a deep-dyed rug of osiers, covering the entrance way, was intricately laced to the standing part of the tent.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
having a supporting base
From this reading In front, a deep-dyed rug of osiers, covering the entrance way, was intricately laced to the standing part of the tent.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And they covered their faces, as the interior was revealed to my gaze.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And they covered their faces, as the interior was revealed to my gaze.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As I divided this lacing with my cutlass, there arose an outburst of voices from the Islanders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Tent Entered By means of thin spaces between the braids of matting, the place was open to the air, but not to view.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In front, a deep-dyed rug of osiers, covering the entrance way, was intricately laced to the standing part of the tent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As I divided this lacing with my cutlass, there arose an outburst of voices from the Islanders.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There was also a round opening on one side, only large enough, however, to admit the arm; but this aperture was partially closed from within.
