Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE FIRE LIGHTER True to his word Og found a cave that was big and roomy.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

(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 So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading That was how it was done among hairy folk.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was not an easy task, for most of the pleasant caves had been taken.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE FIRE LIGHTER True to his word Og found a cave that was big and roomy.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was not an easy task, for most of the pleasant caves had been taken.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE FIRE LIGHTER True to his word Og found a cave that was big and roomy.

the lower side of anything

From this reading So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading THE FIRE LIGHTER True to his word Og found a cave that was big and roomy.

plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading It was not an easy task, for most of the pleasant caves had been taken.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading That was how it was done among hairy folk.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was not an easy task, for most of the pleasant caves had been taken.

to come or go into

From this reading So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

a social unit living together

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

start firing a weapon

From this reading THE FIRE LIGHTER True to his word Og found a cave that was big and roomy.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading That was how it was done among hairy folk.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not an easy task, for most of the pleasant caves had been taken.

set up or found

From this reading THE FIRE LIGHTER True to his word Og found a cave that was big and roomy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was not an easy task, for most of the pleasant caves had been taken.

having or covered with hair

From this reading So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE FIRE LIGHTER True to his word Og found a cave that was big and roomy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That was how it was done among hairy folk.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not an easy task, for most of the pleasant caves had been taken.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading THE FIRE LIGHTER True to his word Og found a cave that was big and roomy.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

the force of workers available

From this reading So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was not an easy task, for most of the pleasant caves had been taken.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not an easy task, for most of the pleasant caves had been taken.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was not an easy task, for most of the pleasant caves had been taken.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FIRE LIGHTER True to his word Og found a cave that was big and roomy.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was not an easy task, for most of the pleasant caves had been taken.

-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

an associate who shares a room with you

From this reading THE FIRE LIGHTER True to his word Og found a cave that was big and roomy.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

to a great degree

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was not an easy task, for most of the pleasant caves had been taken.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading It was not an easy task, for most of the pleasant caves had been taken.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FIRE LIGHTER True to his word Og found a cave that was big and roomy.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE FIRE LIGHTER True to his word Og found a cave that was big and roomy.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE FIRE LIGHTER True to his word Og found a cave that was big and roomy.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

consisting of or derived from tradition

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading THE FIRE LIGHTER True to his word Og found a cave that was big and roomy.

without forethought or plan; inadvertently

From this reading So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

the act of using

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE FIRE LIGHTER True to his word Og found a cave that was big and roomy.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading So too had all the caves that were deemed safe, for the hairy men liked caves that were well up from the valley bottom so that prowling beasts could not enter unawares.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Traditional caution made Og realize that this was the best kind of abode, too, and he was sorely tempted to use the awe in which he was held to good advantage and crowd out some family that had an unusually desirable cave.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading THE FIRE LIGHTER True to his word Og found a cave that was big and roomy.