used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
(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 her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Lyster who broached the subject, and Overton looked at him closely while he talked.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are right," he decided, at last; "a school is the easiest path out of this jungle, I reckon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading It was Lyster who broached the subject, and Overton looked at him closely while he talked.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading It was Lyster who broached the subject, and Overton looked at him closely while he talked.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
recognizable; marked
From this reading That one festive night decided the immediate future of 'Tana.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "You are right," he decided, at last; "a school is the easiest path out of this jungle, I reckon.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading That one festive night decided the immediate future of 'Tana.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
yet to be or coming
From this reading That one festive night decided the immediate future of 'Tana.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Lyster who broached the subject, and Overton looked at him closely while he talked.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was Lyster who broached the subject, and Overton looked at him closely while he talked.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You are right," he decided, at last; "a school is the easiest path out of this jungle, I reckon.
of the present time and place
From this reading That one festive night decided the immediate future of 'Tana.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You are right," he decided, at last; "a school is the easiest path out of this jungle, I reckon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading "You are right," he decided, at last; "a school is the easiest path out of this jungle, I reckon.
immediately past
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was Lyster who broached the subject, and Overton looked at him closely while he talked.
Lyster
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From this reading It was Lyster who broached the subject, and Overton looked at him closely while he talked.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That one festive night decided the immediate future of 'Tana.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That one festive night decided the immediate future of 'Tana.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That one festive night decided the immediate future of 'Tana.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "You are right," he decided, at last; "a school is the easiest path out of this jungle, I reckon.
Overton
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From this reading It was Lyster who broached the subject, and Overton looked at him closely while he talked.
a course of conduct
From this reading "You are right," he decided, at last; "a school is the easiest path out of this jungle, I reckon.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "You are right," he decided, at last; "a school is the easiest path out of this jungle, I reckon.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "You are right," he decided, at last; "a school is the easiest path out of this jungle, I reckon.
an educational institution
From this reading "You are right," he decided, at last; "a school is the easiest path out of this jungle, I reckon.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
STRANGER'SnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE STRANGER'S WARNING.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was Lyster who broached the subject, and Overton looked at him closely while he talked.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It was Lyster who broached the subject, and Overton looked at him closely while he talked.
Tana
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From this reading That one festive night decided the immediate future of 'Tana.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That one festive night decided the immediate future of 'Tana.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRANGER'S WARNING.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You are right," he decided, at last; "a school is the easiest path out of this jungle, I reckon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
a message informing of danger
From this reading THE STRANGER'S WARNING.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Lyster who broached the subject, and Overton looked at him closely while he talked.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was Lyster who broached the subject, and Overton looked at him closely while he talked.
which person or people
From this reading It was Lyster who broached the subject, and Overton looked at him closely while he talked.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading All her joy in it did not prevent a decision that it should be the last in her experience, for a year to come, at least.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are right," he decided, at last; "a school is the easiest path out of this jungle, I reckon.
