used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We know the tunnel runs pretty nearly due east from the ruins, and there must be a building at the end.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We know the tunnel runs pretty nearly due east from the ruins, and there must be a building at the end.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We know the tunnel runs pretty nearly due east from the ruins, and there must be a building at the end.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We know the tunnel runs pretty nearly due east from the ruins, and there must be a building at the end.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It seems to me it’s a choice between the Red House and that old tower.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading We know the tunnel runs pretty nearly due east from the ruins, and there must be a building at the end.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading It seems to me it’s a choice between the Red House and that old tower.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading We know the tunnel runs pretty nearly due east from the ruins, and there must be a building at the end.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading We know the tunnel runs pretty nearly due east from the ruins, and there must be a building at the end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading We know the tunnel runs pretty nearly due east from the ruins, and there must be a building at the end.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We know the tunnel runs pretty nearly due east from the ruins, and there must be a building at the end.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It seems to me it’s a choice between the Red House and that old tower.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems to me it’s a choice between the Red House and that old tower.
it's
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From this reading It seems to me it’s a choice between the Red House and that old tower.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know the tunnel runs pretty nearly due east from the ruins, and there must be a building at the end.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seems to me it’s a choice between the Red House and that old tower.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We know the tunnel runs pretty nearly due east from the ruins, and there must be a building at the end.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading We know the tunnel runs pretty nearly due east from the ruins, and there must be a building at the end.
not any; not one
From this reading There’s no other."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It seems to me it’s a choice between the Red House and that old tower.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There’s no other."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading We know the tunnel runs pretty nearly due east from the ruins, and there must be a building at the end.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It seems to me it’s a choice between the Red House and that old tower.
retraceverbUS /riˈtreɪs/
to go back over again
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading We know the tunnel runs pretty nearly due east from the ruins, and there must be a building at the end.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading We know the tunnel runs pretty nearly due east from the ruins, and there must be a building at the end.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems to me it’s a choice between the Red House and that old tower.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seems to me it’s a choice between the Red House and that old tower.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We know the tunnel runs pretty nearly due east from the ruins, and there must be a building at the end.
There's
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From this reading There’s no other."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading It seems to me it’s a choice between the Red House and that old tower.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "True.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
WATERMARKSnounUS /ˈwɔːtərmɑːrks/
plural of “watermark” — a line marking the level reached by a body of water
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
we've
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From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
in or at the place that
From this reading WATERMARKS As they began to retrace their steps through the tunnel, Armstrong said-- "If we count our paces we shall have some sort of an idea where we’ve been to.
