used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gradually, he came to a realization that he was lying on a pile of straw in a darkened hut.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Jack opened his eyes to find Ken anxiously bending over him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Ken asked.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading He could hear the monotonous beat of drums beyond the open doorway, through which flickered the light of a moving torch.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Jack opened his eyes to find Ken anxiously bending over him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Feeling better?”
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He could hear the monotonous beat of drums beyond the open doorway, through which flickered the light of a moving torch.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Gradually, he came to a realization that he was lying on a pile of straw in a darkened hut.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could hear the monotonous beat of drums beyond the open doorway, through which flickered the light of a moving torch.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading Gradually, he came to a realization that he was lying on a pile of straw in a darkened hut.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading He could hear the monotonous beat of drums beyond the open doorway, through which flickered the light of a moving torch.
drumsnounUS /drʌmz/
plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading He could hear the monotonous beat of drums beyond the open doorway, through which flickered the light of a moving torch.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Jack opened his eyes to find Ken anxiously bending over him.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “Feeling better?”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Jack opened his eyes to find Ken anxiously bending over him.
flickeredverbUS /ˈflɪkərd/
past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading He could hear the monotonous beat of drums beyond the open doorway, through which flickered the light of a moving torch.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually, he came to a realization that he was lying on a pile of straw in a darkened hut.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gradually, he came to a realization that he was lying on a pile of straw in a darkened hut.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He could hear the monotonous beat of drums beyond the open doorway, through which flickered the light of a moving torch.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack opened his eyes to find Ken anxiously bending over him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack opened his eyes to find Ken anxiously bending over him.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Gradually, he came to a realization that he was lying on a pile of straw in a darkened hut.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gradually, he came to a realization that he was lying on a pile of straw in a darkened hut.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack opened his eyes to find Ken anxiously bending over him.
KennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading Jack opened his eyes to find Ken anxiously bending over him.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He could hear the monotonous beat of drums beyond the open doorway, through which flickered the light of a moving torch.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Gradually, he came to a realization that he was lying on a pile of straw in a darkened hut.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading He could hear the monotonous beat of drums beyond the open doorway, through which flickered the light of a moving torch.
in motion
From this reading He could hear the monotonous beat of drums beyond the open doorway, through which flickered the light of a moving torch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gradually, he came to a realization that he was lying on a pile of straw in a darkened hut.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gradually, he came to a realization that he was lying on a pile of straw in a darkened hut.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He could hear the monotonous beat of drums beyond the open doorway, through which flickered the light of a moving torch.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Jack opened his eyes to find Ken anxiously bending over him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Jack opened his eyes to find Ken anxiously bending over him.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Gradually, he came to a realization that he was lying on a pile of straw in a darkened hut.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading Gradually, he came to a realization that he was lying on a pile of straw in a darkened hut.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Gradually, he came to a realization that he was lying on a pile of straw in a darkened hut.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gradually, he came to a realization that he was lying on a pile of straw in a darkened hut.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He could hear the monotonous beat of drums beyond the open doorway, through which flickered the light of a moving torch.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He could hear the monotonous beat of drums beyond the open doorway, through which flickered the light of a moving torch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack opened his eyes to find Ken anxiously bending over him.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading He could hear the monotonous beat of drums beyond the open doorway, through which flickered the light of a moving torch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gradually, he came to a realization that he was lying on a pile of straw in a darkened hut.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He could hear the monotonous beat of drums beyond the open doorway, through which flickered the light of a moving torch.
