used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WELL-SPRING OF PLEASURE They walked what seemed to the boys a long distance through the forest.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a time a voice cried, "Who goes there?"
(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 right!" and another forest-keeper stood before them, much surprised to see seven instead of one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "All right!" and another forest-keeper stood before them, much surprised to see seven instead of one.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "All right!" and another forest-keeper stood before them, much surprised to see seven instead of one.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A WELL-SPRING OF PLEASURE They walked what seemed to the boys a long distance through the forest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading After a time a voice cried, "Who goes there?"
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A WELL-SPRING OF PLEASURE They walked what seemed to the boys a long distance through the forest.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A WELL-SPRING OF PLEASURE They walked what seemed to the boys a long distance through the forest.
forest-keeper
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From this reading "Hans Hartman, my good friend," replied the forest-keeper.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Hans Hartman, my good friend," replied the forest-keeper.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading After a time a voice cried, "Who goes there?"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Hans Hartman, my good friend," replied the forest-keeper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
HansnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading "Hans Hartman, my good friend," replied the forest-keeper.
Hartman
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From this reading "Hans Hartman, my good friend," replied the forest-keeper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "All right!" and another forest-keeper stood before them, much surprised to see seven instead of one.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
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 A WELL-SPRING OF PLEASURE They walked what seemed to the boys a long distance through the forest.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "All right!" and another forest-keeper stood before them, much surprised to see seven instead of one.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Hans Hartman, my good friend," replied the forest-keeper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WELL-SPRING OF PLEASURE They walked what seemed to the boys a long distance through the forest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "All right!" and another forest-keeper stood before them, much surprised to see seven instead of one.
and nothing more
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading A WELL-SPRING OF PLEASURE They walked what seemed to the boys a long distance through the forest.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Hans Hartman, my good friend," replied the forest-keeper.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All right!" and another forest-keeper stood before them, much surprised to see seven instead of one.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "All right!" and another forest-keeper stood before them, much surprised to see seven instead of one.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A WELL-SPRING OF PLEASURE They walked what seemed to the boys a long distance through the forest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading "All right!" and another forest-keeper stood before them, much surprised to see seven instead of one.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
get rid of
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "All right!" and another forest-keeper stood before them, much surprised to see seven instead of one.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "All right!" and another forest-keeper stood before them, much surprised to see seven instead of one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WELL-SPRING OF PLEASURE They walked what seemed to the boys a long distance through the forest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "All right!" and another forest-keeper stood before them, much surprised to see seven instead of one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After a time a voice cried, "Who goes there?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A WELL-SPRING OF PLEASURE They walked what seemed to the boys a long distance through the forest.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A WELL-SPRING OF PLEASURE They walked what seemed to the boys a long distance through the forest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After a time a voice cried, "Who goes there?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WELL-SPRING OF PLEASURE They walked what seemed to the boys a long distance through the forest.
hard to endure
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading After a time a voice cried, "Who goes there?"
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A WELL-SPRING OF PLEASURE They walked what seemed to the boys a long distance through the forest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rain had ceased, and the moon was trying to shed its rays through thin clouds, but in the dense shade the only light was the little circle upon the moist earth, given by the small lantern.
WELL-SPRING
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From this reading A WELL-SPRING OF PLEASURE They walked what seemed to the boys a long distance through the forest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A WELL-SPRING OF PLEASURE They walked what seemed to the boys a long distance through the forest.
which person or people
From this reading After a time a voice cried, "Who goes there?"
