used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CAPTIVE OF THE TREE PEOPLE The hairy people had not yet developed to the state where they possessed knives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading None had yet had the forethought to keep a sharp stone in his possession to be used as a knife.
on or to one side
From this reading Then the rocks were cast aside.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
CAPTIVEnounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A CAPTIVE OF THE TREE PEOPLE The hairy people had not yet developed to the state where they possessed knives.
put or send forth
From this reading Then the rocks were cast aside.
chewedverbUS /tʃuːd/
past form of “chew” — chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading True they had learned the use of sharp stones for cutting purposes.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading A CAPTIVE OF THE TREE PEOPLE The hairy people had not yet developed to the state where they possessed knives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True they had learned the use of sharp stones for cutting purposes.
forethoughtnounUS /ˈfɔːrθɔːt/
planning or plotting in advance of acting
From this reading None had yet had the forethought to keep a sharp stone in his possession to be used as a knife.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CAPTIVE OF THE TREE PEOPLE The hairy people had not yet developed to the state where they possessed knives.
hairyadjectiveUS /ˈheri/
having or covered with hair
From this reading A CAPTIVE OF THE TREE PEOPLE The hairy people had not yet developed to the state where they possessed knives.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading None had yet had the forethought to keep a sharp stone in his possession to be used as a knife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading None had yet had the forethought to keep a sharp stone in his possession to be used as a knife.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading None had yet had the forethought to keep a sharp stone in his possession to be used as a knife.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading None had yet had the forethought to keep a sharp stone in his possession to be used as a knife.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading A CAPTIVE OF THE TREE PEOPLE The hairy people had not yet developed to the state where they possessed knives.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading True they had learned the use of sharp stones for cutting purposes.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
not one, and not any
From this reading None had yet had the forethought to keep a sharp stone in his possession to be used as a knife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A CAPTIVE OF THE TREE PEOPLE The hairy people had not yet developed to the state where they possessed knives.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CAPTIVE OF THE TREE PEOPLE The hairy people had not yet developed to the state where they possessed knives.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A CAPTIVE OF THE TREE PEOPLE The hairy people had not yet developed to the state where they possessed knives.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading A CAPTIVE OF THE TREE PEOPLE The hairy people had not yet developed to the state where they possessed knives.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading None had yet had the forethought to keep a sharp stone in his possession to be used as a knife.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading True they had learned the use of sharp stones for cutting purposes.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Then the rocks were cast aside.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading True they had learned the use of sharp stones for cutting purposes.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A CAPTIVE OF THE TREE PEOPLE The hairy people had not yet developed to the state where they possessed knives.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading None had yet had the forethought to keep a sharp stone in his possession to be used as a knife.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading True they had learned the use of sharp stones for cutting purposes.
carry out
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CAPTIVE OF THE TREE PEOPLE The hairy people had not yet developed to the state where they possessed knives.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the rocks were cast aside.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CAPTIVE OF THE TREE PEOPLE The hairy people had not yet developed to the state where they possessed knives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CAPTIVE OF THE TREE PEOPLE The hairy people had not yet developed to the state where they possessed knives.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A CAPTIVE OF THE TREE PEOPLE The hairy people had not yet developed to the state where they possessed knives.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True they had learned the use of sharp stones for cutting purposes.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
the act of using
From this reading True they had learned the use of sharp stones for cutting purposes.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading None had yet had the forethought to keep a sharp stone in his possession to be used as a knife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then the rocks were cast aside.
in or at the place that
From this reading A CAPTIVE OF THE TREE PEOPLE The hairy people had not yet developed to the state where they possessed knives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Their method was to take a jagged piece of rock and with the object to be cut laid upon another rock, beat it until it was worn or chewed into the required pieces.
but in spite of that
From this reading A CAPTIVE OF THE TREE PEOPLE The hairy people had not yet developed to the state where they possessed knives.
