used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The beautiful isle lay before them, glowing like a gem, as much their own, it seemed, as any patch of earthly stubble.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The beautiful isle lay before them, glowing like a gem, as much their own, it seemed, as any patch of earthly stubble.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The beautiful isle lay before them, glowing like a gem, as much their own, it seemed, as any patch of earthly stubble.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The beautiful isle lay before them, glowing like a gem, as much their own, it seemed, as any patch of earthly stubble.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading He found no voice nor influence commanding him to retrace his steps, and the three proceeded to make a thorough exploration.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
placed crosswise
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading The beautiful isle lay before them, glowing like a gem, as much their own, it seemed, as any patch of earthly stubble.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading He found no voice nor influence commanding him to retrace his steps, and the three proceeded to make a thorough exploration.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
set up or found
From this reading He found no voice nor influence commanding him to retrace his steps, and the three proceeded to make a thorough exploration.
gemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading The beautiful isle lay before them, glowing like a gem, as much their own, it seemed, as any patch of earthly stubble.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The beautiful isle lay before them, glowing like a gem, as much their own, it seemed, as any patch of earthly stubble.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He found no voice nor influence commanding him to retrace his steps, and the three proceeded to make a thorough exploration.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading The beautiful isle lay before them, glowing like a gem, as much their own, it seemed, as any patch of earthly stubble.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The beautiful isle lay before them, glowing like a gem, as much their own, it seemed, as any patch of earthly stubble.
lavanounUS /ˈlɑːvə/
rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The beautiful isle lay before them, glowing like a gem, as much their own, it seemed, as any patch of earthly stubble.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
lightning-like
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From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
engage in
From this reading He found no voice nor influence commanding him to retrace his steps, and the three proceeded to make a thorough exploration.
used to form the superlative
From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The beautiful isle lay before them, glowing like a gem, as much their own, it seemed, as any patch of earthly stubble.
not any; not one
From this reading He found no voice nor influence commanding him to retrace his steps, and the three proceeded to make a thorough exploration.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He found no voice nor influence commanding him to retrace his steps, and the three proceeded to make a thorough exploration.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
on one occasion
From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The beautiful isle lay before them, glowing like a gem, as much their own, it seemed, as any patch of earthly stubble.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading The beautiful isle lay before them, glowing like a gem, as much their own, it seemed, as any patch of earthly stubble.
presumptionnounUS /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
an assumption that is taken for granted
From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He found no voice nor influence commanding him to retrace his steps, and the three proceeded to make a thorough exploration.
prohibitionnounUS /ˌproʊəˈbɪʃən/
a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
Regan
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From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
Renaudin
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From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
retraceverbUS /riˈtreɪs/
to go back over again
From this reading He found no voice nor influence commanding him to retrace his steps, and the three proceeded to make a thorough exploration.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
Rondah
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From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He found no voice nor influence commanding him to retrace his steps, and the three proceeded to make a thorough exploration.
stubblenounUS /ˈstʌbəl/
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading The beautiful isle lay before them, glowing like a gem, as much their own, it seemed, as any patch of earthly stubble.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The beautiful isle lay before them, glowing like a gem, as much their own, it seemed, as any patch of earthly stubble.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading He found no voice nor influence commanding him to retrace his steps, and the three proceeded to make a thorough exploration.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He found no voice nor influence commanding him to retrace his steps, and the three proceeded to make a thorough exploration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Father Renaudin ventured to accompany them, although until he had entirely crossed the lava bridge he was not certain that the prohibition concerning his return had been removed.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He found no voice nor influence commanding him to retrace his steps, and the three proceeded to make a thorough exploration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of so great importance was the learning in the books that Regan and Rondah decided to explore the Sun Island and try to regain them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading True, he had once stepped upon that sacred soil, but that was in what always seemed to him like a flash of lightning-like desperation and most dangerous presumption.
