used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “This ends our search, I guess,” he admitted ruefully.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
area'snounUS /ˈeriəz/
possessive form of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Upon his return, he reported that the area’s chief attraction was a deep quarry pool.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Upon his return, he reported that the area’s chief attraction was a deep quarry pool.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Upon his return, he reported that the area’s chief attraction was a deep quarry pool.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Leaving his friends near the tunnel exit, Jack went on to see what he could discover.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Upon his return, he reported that the area’s chief attraction was a deep quarry pool.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Leaving his friends near the tunnel exit, Jack went on to see what he could discover.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “This ends our search, I guess,” he admitted ruefully.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading Leaving his friends near the tunnel exit, Jack went on to see what he could discover.
an act that fails
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “When first I found the tunnel, I thought it must lead to the hidden city.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
set up or found
From this reading “When first I found the tunnel, I thought it must lead to the hidden city.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Leaving his friends near the tunnel exit, Jack went on to see what he could discover.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “This ends our search, I guess,” he admitted ruefully.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leaving his friends near the tunnel exit, Jack went on to see what he could discover.
not accessible to view
From this reading “When first I found the tunnel, I thought it must lead to the hidden city.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leaving his friends near the tunnel exit, Jack went on to see what he could discover.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “This ends our search, I guess,” he admitted ruefully.
IncanounUS /ˈɪŋkə/
a ruler of the Incas (or a member of his family)
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “When first I found the tunnel, I thought it must lead to the hidden city.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Leaving his friends near the tunnel exit, Jack went on to see what he could discover.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading “When first I found the tunnel, I thought it must lead to the hidden city.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving his friends near the tunnel exit, Jack went on to see what he could discover.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “When first I found the tunnel, I thought it must lead to the hidden city.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Leaving his friends near the tunnel exit, Jack went on to see what he could discover.
not any; not one
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “This ends our search, I guess,” he admitted ruefully.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Upon his return, he reported that the area’s chief attraction was a deep quarry pool.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Upon his return, he reported that the area’s chief attraction was a deep quarry pool.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Upon his return, he reported that the area’s chief attraction was a deep quarry pool.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Upon his return, he reported that the area’s chief attraction was a deep quarry pool.
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading “This ends our search, I guess,” he admitted ruefully.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading “This ends our search, I guess,” he admitted ruefully.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Leaving his friends near the tunnel exit, Jack went on to see what he could discover.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This ends our search, I guess,” he admitted ruefully.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “When first I found the tunnel, I thought it must lead to the hidden city.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading Leaving his friends near the tunnel exit, Jack went on to see what he could discover.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon his return, he reported that the area’s chief attraction was a deep quarry pool.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The disappointment of the five was so great that for a time no one made any comment on the failure to reach the ancient Inca city.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Leaving his friends near the tunnel exit, Jack went on to see what he could discover.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Leaving his friends near the tunnel exit, Jack went on to see what he could discover.
at the time that
From this reading “When first I found the tunnel, I thought it must lead to the hidden city.
