used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading All was quiet, and after a time in which he made certain that the reptile was not following him, Og breathed a sigh of relief and rested more comfortably.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
(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 All was quiet, and after a time in which he made certain that the reptile was not following him, Og breathed a sigh of relief and rested more comfortably.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The cave into which he had plunged went in an entirely different direction from the one into which the tree folk had disappeared and Og regretted this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Then, panting, he came to rest and sat on the cave floor, while the wolf dogs lay down beside him.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
a youthful male person
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
uttered without voice
From this reading All was quiet, and after a time in which he made certain that the reptile was not following him, Og breathed a sigh of relief and rested more comfortably.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then, panting, he came to rest and sat on the cave floor, while the wolf dogs lay down beside him.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Then, panting, he came to rest and sat on the cave floor, while the wolf dogs lay down beside him.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading All was quiet, and after a time in which he made certain that the reptile was not following him, Og breathed a sigh of relief and rested more comfortably.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading All was quiet, and after a time in which he made certain that the reptile was not following him, Og breathed a sigh of relief and rested more comfortably.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The cave into which he had plunged went in an entirely different direction from the one into which the tree folk had disappeared and Og regretted this.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The cave into which he had plunged went in an entirely different direction from the one into which the tree folk had disappeared and Og regretted this.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The cave into which he had plunged went in an entirely different direction from the one into which the tree folk had disappeared and Og regretted this.
dodgingnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Then, panting, he came to rest and sat on the cave floor, while the wolf dogs lay down beside him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The cave into which he had plunged went in an entirely different direction from the one into which the tree folk had disappeared and Og regretted this.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Then, panting, he came to rest and sat on the cave floor, while the wolf dogs lay down beside him.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading The cave into which he had plunged went in an entirely different direction from the one into which the tree folk had disappeared and Og regretted this.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading All was quiet, and after a time in which he made certain that the reptile was not following him, Og breathed a sigh of relief and rested more comfortably.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The cave into which he had plunged went in an entirely different direction from the one into which the tree folk had disappeared and Og regretted this.
the act of giving
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cave into which he had plunged went in an entirely different direction from the one into which the tree folk had disappeared and Og regretted this.
hairyadjectiveUS /ˈheri/
having or covered with hair
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, panting, he came to rest and sat on the cave floor, while the wolf dogs lay down beside him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, panting, he came to rest and sat on the cave floor, while the wolf dogs lay down beside him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The cave into which he had plunged went in an entirely different direction from the one into which the tree folk had disappeared and Og regretted this.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then, panting, he came to rest and sat on the cave floor, while the wolf dogs lay down beside him.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading All was quiet, and after a time in which he made certain that the reptile was not following him, Og breathed a sigh of relief and rested more comfortably.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All was quiet, and after a time in which he made certain that the reptile was not following him, Og breathed a sigh of relief and rested more comfortably.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All was quiet, and after a time in which he made certain that the reptile was not following him, Og breathed a sigh of relief and rested more comfortably.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
Og
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, panting, he came to rest and sat on the cave floor, while the wolf dogs lay down beside him.
on one occasion
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The cave into which he had plunged went in an entirely different direction from the one into which the tree folk had disappeared and Og regretted this.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading Then, panting, he came to rest and sat on the cave floor, while the wolf dogs lay down beside him.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading The cave into which he had plunged went in an entirely different direction from the one into which the tree folk had disappeared and Og regretted this.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The cave into which he had plunged went in an entirely different direction from the one into which the tree folk had disappeared and Og regretted this.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading All was quiet, and after a time in which he made certain that the reptile was not following him, Og breathed a sigh of relief and rested more comfortably.
reptilenounUS /ˈreptaɪl/
any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
From this reading All was quiet, and after a time in which he made certain that the reptile was not following him, Og breathed a sigh of relief and rested more comfortably.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Then, panting, he came to rest and sat on the cave floor, while the wolf dogs lay down beside him.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading All was quiet, and after a time in which he made certain that the reptile was not following him, Og breathed a sigh of relief and rested more comfortably.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Then, panting, he came to rest and sat on the cave floor, while the wolf dogs lay down beside him.
scrapingnounUS /ˈskreɪpɪŋ/
(usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading All was quiet, and after a time in which he made certain that the reptile was not following him, Og breathed a sigh of relief and rested more comfortably.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
SMOTHERINGadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərɪŋ/
causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
snakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
move hurridly
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
stalactites
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From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, panting, he came to rest and sat on the cave floor, while the wolf dogs lay down beside him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The cave into which he had plunged went in an entirely different direction from the one into which the tree folk had disappeared and Og regretted this.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
the upper part of anything
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
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 cave into which he had plunged went in an entirely different direction from the one into which the tree folk had disappeared and Og regretted this.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The cave into which he had plunged went in an entirely different direction from the one into which the tree folk had disappeared and Og regretted this.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All was quiet, and after a time in which he made certain that the reptile was not following him, Og breathed a sigh of relief and rested more comfortably.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then, panting, he came to rest and sat on the cave floor, while the wolf dogs lay down beside him.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading SMOTHERING DARKNESS His bravery giving way to wild panic, the hairy boy dashed down the narrow cavern at top speed, dodging in and out among the stalactites but never once stopping until thoroughly exhausted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were very quiet for a long time and Og tested the air with his keen nose and listened for the slightest sound coming down the cave, for he was afraid that he might hear the scraping of the big snake pursuing him.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Then, panting, he came to rest and sat on the cave floor, while the wolf dogs lay down beside him.
