used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Hastily he went forward calling, but as he entered the big cave his heart fell, for Wab was not about.
(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 GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading But as he approached the cave he experienced a sensation of fear and dread.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Og knew that Wab would never have been so inattentive unless something had happened.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hastily he went forward calling, but as he entered the big cave his heart fell, for Wab was not about.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading He knew instinctively that something was wrong, for the fire in the doorway had burned down to just a smouldering heap of dying embers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Hastily he went forward calling, but as he entered the big cave his heart fell, for Wab was not about.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
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 GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading He knew instinctively that something was wrong, for the fire in the doorway had burned down to just a smouldering heap of dying embers.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He knew instinctively that something was wrong, for the fire in the doorway had burned down to just a smouldering heap of dying embers.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading But as he approached the cave he experienced a sensation of fear and dread.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading He knew instinctively that something was wrong, for the fire in the doorway had burned down to just a smouldering heap of dying embers.
embersnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading He knew instinctively that something was wrong, for the fire in the doorway had burned down to just a smouldering heap of dying embers.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Hastily he went forward calling, but as he entered the big cave his heart fell, for Wab was not about.
divisible by two
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading But as he approached the cave he experienced a sensation of fear and dread.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But as he approached the cave he experienced a sensation of fear and dread.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Hastily he went forward calling, but as he entered the big cave his heart fell, for Wab was not about.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He knew instinctively that something was wrong, for the fire in the doorway had burned down to just a smouldering heap of dying embers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Hastily he went forward calling, but as he entered the big cave his heart fell, for Wab was not about.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
goatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
GOG
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew instinctively that something was wrong, for the fire in the doorway had burned down to just a smouldering heap of dying embers.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Og knew that Wab would never have been so inattentive unless something had happened.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Hastily he went forward calling, but as he entered the big cave his heart fell, for Wab was not about.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Og knew that Wab would never have been so inattentive unless something had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as he approached the cave he experienced a sensation of fear and dread.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading He knew instinctively that something was wrong, for the fire in the doorway had burned down to just a smouldering heap of dying embers.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Hastily he went forward calling, but as he entered the big cave his heart fell, for Wab was not about.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew instinctively that something was wrong, for the fire in the doorway had burned down to just a smouldering heap of dying embers.
inattentiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈtentɪv/
showing a lack of attention or care
From this reading Og knew that Wab would never have been so inattentive unless something had happened.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading He knew instinctively that something was wrong, for the fire in the doorway had burned down to just a smouldering heap of dying embers.
and nothing more
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew instinctively that something was wrong, for the fire in the doorway had burned down to just a smouldering heap of dying embers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Og knew that Wab would never have been so inattentive unless something had happened.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
Og
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
PASSESnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading But as he approached the cave he experienced a sensation of fear and dread.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
smoulderingadjective
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading He knew instinctively that something was wrong, for the fire in the doorway had burned down to just a smouldering heap of dying embers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Og knew that Wab would never have been so inattentive unless something had happened.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He knew instinctively that something was wrong, for the fire in the doorway had burned down to just a smouldering heap of dying embers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew instinctively that something was wrong, for the fire in the doorway had burned down to just a smouldering heap of dying embers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
trottingverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
except if; if not
From this reading Og knew that Wab would never have been so inattentive unless something had happened.
Wab
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Og knew that Wab would never have been so inattentive unless something had happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Hastily he went forward calling, but as he entered the big cave his heart fell, for Wab was not about.
at the time that
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading GOG PASSES ON Og, tired but triumphant, with a dead goat slung over his shoulders and the wolf dogs trotting at his heels, returned to the home cave just before nightfall, as all of the cave dwelling people did, for not even the bravest was willing to be caught far from the protection of the colony when darkness came on.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Og knew that Wab would never have been so inattentive unless something had happened.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He knew instinctively that something was wrong, for the fire in the doorway had burned down to just a smouldering heap of dying embers.
