used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
anew
From this reading Again the High Priestess sent for us, but asked that the blacks, Ned and Pedro be left behind.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
(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 We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost a perpendicular wall, at this place, and I saw the mouth of a cavern that has a well worn path leading into it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Again the High Priestess sent for us, but asked that the blacks, Ned and Pedro be left behind.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Again the High Priestess sent for us, but asked that the blacks, Ned and Pedro be left behind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Again the High Priestess sent for us, but asked that the blacks, Ned and Pedro be left behind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Again the High Priestess sent for us, but asked that the blacks, Ned and Pedro be left behind.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Again the High Priestess sent for us, but asked that the blacks, Ned and Pedro be left behind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Again the High Priestess sent for us, but asked that the blacks, Ned and Pedro be left behind.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading It was almost a perpendicular wall, at this place, and I saw the mouth of a cavern that has a well worn path leading into it.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading That Paul was correct in his conclusion was proven the very next day.
make right or correct
From this reading That Paul was correct in his conclusion was proven the very next day.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That Paul was correct in his conclusion was proven the very next day.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
without deviation
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Again the High Priestess sent for us, but asked that the blacks, Ned and Pedro be left behind.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was almost a perpendicular wall, at this place, and I saw the mouth of a cavern that has a well worn path leading into it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Again the High Priestess sent for us, but asked that the blacks, Ned and Pedro be left behind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That Paul was correct in his conclusion was proven the very next day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was almost a perpendicular wall, at this place, and I saw the mouth of a cavern that has a well worn path leading into it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That Paul was correct in his conclusion was proven the very next day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was almost a perpendicular wall, at this place, and I saw the mouth of a cavern that has a well worn path leading into it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was almost a perpendicular wall, at this place, and I saw the mouth of a cavern that has a well worn path leading into it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading It was almost a perpendicular wall, at this place, and I saw the mouth of a cavern that has a well worn path leading into it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Again the High Priestess sent for us, but asked that the blacks, Ned and Pedro be left behind.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading It was almost a perpendicular wall, at this place, and I saw the mouth of a cavern that has a well worn path leading into it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Again the High Priestess sent for us, but asked that the blacks, Ned and Pedro be left behind.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading That Paul was correct in his conclusion was proven the very next day.
not one, and not any
From this reading We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
a course of conduct
From this reading It was almost a perpendicular wall, at this place, and I saw the mouth of a cavern that has a well worn path leading into it.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading That Paul was correct in his conclusion was proven the very next day.
Pedro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Again the High Priestess sent for us, but asked that the blacks, Ned and Pedro be left behind.
perpendicularnounUS /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/
a straight line at right angles to another line
From this reading It was almost a perpendicular wall, at this place, and I saw the mouth of a cavern that has a well worn path leading into it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was almost a perpendicular wall, at this place, and I saw the mouth of a cavern that has a well worn path leading into it.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
PriestessnounUS /ˈpriːstəs/
a woman priest
From this reading Again the High Priestess sent for us, but asked that the blacks, Ned and Pedro be left behind.
protrudingadjectiveUS /proʊˈtruːdɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/
established beyond doubt
From this reading That Paul was correct in his conclusion was proven the very next day.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
ruggednessnoun
the property of being big and strong
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was almost a perpendicular wall, at this place, and I saw the mouth of a cavern that has a well worn path leading into it.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Again the High Priestess sent for us, but asked that the blacks, Ned and Pedro be left behind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Paul was correct in his conclusion was proven the very next day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That Paul was correct in his conclusion was proven the very next day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Again the High Priestess sent for us, but asked that the blacks, Ned and Pedro be left behind.
precisely as stated
From this reading That Paul was correct in his conclusion was proven the very next day.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It was almost a perpendicular wall, at this place, and I saw the mouth of a cavern that has a well worn path leading into it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That Paul was correct in his conclusion was proven the very next day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was almost a perpendicular wall, at this place, and I saw the mouth of a cavern that has a well worn path leading into it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This time she received us in the open air, in a large area directly beneath the overhanging cliff, which was covered with a network of climbing vines to relieve its ruggedness and hide the protruding points of rock.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading We objected to this, declaring we must all come, or none at all, and to our surprise she withdrew her exceptions and commanded us all to attend her.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading It was almost a perpendicular wall, at this place, and I saw the mouth of a cavern that has a well worn path leading into it.
