used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I answered, but I felt as if I could not keep still.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I answered, but I felt as if I could not keep still.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Uncle Dick had had a fall, but I would not believe it had been serious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I answered, but I felt as if I could not keep still.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I answered, but I felt as if I could not keep still.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Uncle Dick had had a fall, but I would not believe it had been serious.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Perhaps he had only slipped down some long slope.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Uncle Dick had had a fall, but I would not believe it had been serious.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I answered, but I felt as if I could not keep still.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps he had only slipped down some long slope.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I answered, but I felt as if I could not keep still.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I answered, but I felt as if I could not keep still.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I answered, but I felt as if I could not keep still.
a boy or man
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
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 Perhaps he had only slipped down some long slope.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
the force of workers available
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
become covered with mist
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I answered, but I felt as if I could not keep still.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps he had only slipped down some long slope.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he had only slipped down some long slope.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Uncle Dick had had a fall, but I would not believe it had been serious.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Perhaps he had only slipped down some long slope.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Perhaps he had only slipped down some long slope.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Perhaps he had only slipped down some long slope.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
not in physical motion
From this reading I answered, but I felt as if I could not keep still.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had been scared by the sudden separation from my companions, but the startled feeling having passed away I did not realise the extent of our danger.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Dick had had a fall, but I would not believe it had been serious.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In fact it seemed absurd for three strong men and a lad like me to be upset in this way by a mist.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Uncle Dick had had a fall, but I would not believe it had been serious.
