used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The passage which was mainly used in a descent to the mine had become a raging river impossible to withstand so deep was it and with a current so strong.
(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 DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The boulder had brought captivity to the band, and now it threatened even direr results, for those several tons of stone stubbornly barred the way to safety.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading The boulder had brought captivity to the band, and now it threatened even direr results, for those several tons of stone stubbornly barred the way to safety.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The way by which the Brownies had entered the mine was blocked by the giant boulder which could only be removed by the pressure of a secret spring from the outside.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The passage which was mainly used in a descent to the mine had become a raging river impossible to withstand so deep was it and with a current so strong.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading The way by which the Brownies had entered the mine was blocked by the giant boulder which could only be removed by the pressure of a secret spring from the outside.
bouldernounUS /ˈboʊldər/
a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading The way by which the Brownies had entered the mine was blocked by the giant boulder which could only be removed by the pressure of a secret spring from the outside.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The boulder had brought captivity to the band, and now it threatened even direr results, for those several tons of stone stubbornly barred the way to safety.
BrowniesnounUS /ˈbraʊniz/
plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout
From this reading The way by which the Brownies had entered the mine was blocked by the giant boulder which could only be removed by the pressure of a secret spring from the outside.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The way by which the Brownies had entered the mine was blocked by the giant boulder which could only be removed by the pressure of a secret spring from the outside.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading The boulder had brought captivity to the band, and now it threatened even direr results, for those several tons of stone stubbornly barred the way to safety.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading It was evident that the violent disturbances deep down in the earth which had caused the earthquake and volcano were likewise responsible for the flood.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The way by which the Brownies had entered the mine was blocked by the giant boulder which could only be removed by the pressure of a secret spring from the outside.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The passage which was mainly used in a descent to the mine had become a raging river impossible to withstand so deep was it and with a current so strong.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The passage which was mainly used in a descent to the mine had become a raging river impossible to withstand so deep was it and with a current so strong.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading The passage which was mainly used in a descent to the mine had become a raging river impossible to withstand so deep was it and with a current so strong.
direr
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From this reading The boulder had brought captivity to the band, and now it threatened even direr results, for those several tons of stone stubbornly barred the way to safety.
DISASTERnounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
disturbancesnounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbənsəz/
plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading It was evident that the violent disturbances deep down in the earth which had caused the earthquake and volcano were likewise responsible for the flood.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was evident that the violent disturbances deep down in the earth which had caused the earthquake and volcano were likewise responsible for the flood.
DRAGONFEL
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From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
Dragonfel's
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From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It was evident that the violent disturbances deep down in the earth which had caused the earthquake and volcano were likewise responsible for the flood.
earthquakenounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading It was evident that the violent disturbances deep down in the earth which had caused the earthquake and volcano were likewise responsible for the flood.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The way by which the Brownies had entered the mine was blocked by the giant boulder which could only be removed by the pressure of a secret spring from the outside.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
divisible by two
From this reading The boulder had brought captivity to the band, and now it threatened even direr results, for those several tons of stone stubbornly barred the way to safety.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that the violent disturbances deep down in the earth which had caused the earthquake and volcano were likewise responsible for the flood.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading It was evident that the violent disturbances deep down in the earth which had caused the earthquake and volcano were likewise responsible for the flood.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The way by which the Brownies had entered the mine was blocked by the giant boulder which could only be removed by the pressure of a secret spring from the outside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The passage which was mainly used in a descent to the mine had become a raging river impossible to withstand so deep was it and with a current so strong.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The passage which was mainly used in a descent to the mine had become a raging river impossible to withstand so deep was it and with a current so strong.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The passage which was mainly used in a descent to the mine had become a raging river impossible to withstand so deep was it and with a current so strong.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
in like or similar manner
From this reading It was evident that the violent disturbances deep down in the earth which had caused the earthquake and volcano were likewise responsible for the flood.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading The passage which was mainly used in a descent to the mine had become a raging river impossible to withstand so deep was it and with a current so strong.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
not any; not one
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The boulder had brought captivity to the band, and now it threatened even direr results, for those several tons of stone stubbornly barred the way to safety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The way by which the Brownies had entered the mine was blocked by the giant boulder which could only be removed by the pressure of a secret spring from the outside.
and nothing more
From this reading The way by which the Brownies had entered the mine was blocked by the giant boulder which could only be removed by the pressure of a secret spring from the outside.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The way by which the Brownies had entered the mine was blocked by the giant boulder which could only be removed by the pressure of a secret spring from the outside.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The passage which was mainly used in a descent to the mine had become a raging river impossible to withstand so deep was it and with a current so strong.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading The way by which the Brownies had entered the mine was blocked by the giant boulder which could only be removed by the pressure of a secret spring from the outside.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading The passage which was mainly used in a descent to the mine had become a raging river impossible to withstand so deep was it and with a current so strong.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The way by which the Brownies had entered the mine was blocked by the giant boulder which could only be removed by the pressure of a secret spring from the outside.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading It was evident that the violent disturbances deep down in the earth which had caused the earthquake and volcano were likewise responsible for the flood.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The boulder had brought captivity to the band, and now it threatened even direr results, for those several tons of stone stubbornly barred the way to safety.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The passage which was mainly used in a descent to the mine had become a raging river impossible to withstand so deep was it and with a current so strong.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The boulder had brought captivity to the band, and now it threatened even direr results, for those several tons of stone stubbornly barred the way to safety.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The way by which the Brownies had entered the mine was blocked by the giant boulder which could only be removed by the pressure of a secret spring from the outside.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The boulder had brought captivity to the band, and now it threatened even direr results, for those several tons of stone stubbornly barred the way to safety.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The passage which was mainly used in a descent to the mine had become a raging river impossible to withstand so deep was it and with a current so strong.
the season of growth
From this reading The way by which the Brownies had entered the mine was blocked by the giant boulder which could only be removed by the pressure of a secret spring from the outside.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The boulder had brought captivity to the band, and now it threatened even direr results, for those several tons of stone stubbornly barred the way to safety.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The passage which was mainly used in a descent to the mine had become a raging river impossible to withstand so deep was it and with a current so strong.
stubbornlyadverbUS /ˈstʌbərnli/
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading The boulder had brought captivity to the band, and now it threatened even direr results, for those several tons of stone stubbornly barred the way to safety.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident that the violent disturbances deep down in the earth which had caused the earthquake and volcano were likewise responsible for the flood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The boulder had brought captivity to the band, and now it threatened even direr results, for those several tons of stone stubbornly barred the way to safety.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading The boulder had brought captivity to the band, and now it threatened even direr results, for those several tons of stone stubbornly barred the way to safety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading The boulder had brought captivity to the band, and now it threatened even direr results, for those several tons of stone stubbornly barred the way to safety.
unfortunatesnounUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənəts/
plural of “unfortunate” — a person who suffers misfortune
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The passage which was mainly used in a descent to the mine had become a raging river impossible to withstand so deep was it and with a current so strong.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading It was evident that the violent disturbances deep down in the earth which had caused the earthquake and volcano were likewise responsible for the flood.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading It was evident that the violent disturbances deep down in the earth which had caused the earthquake and volcano were likewise responsible for the flood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The way by which the Brownies had entered the mine was blocked by the giant boulder which could only be removed by the pressure of a secret spring from the outside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The passage which was mainly used in a descent to the mine had become a raging river impossible to withstand so deep was it and with a current so strong.
which person or people
From this reading DISASTER TO DRAGONFEL Dragonfel's mine was flooded, and as the water kept pouring in from all sides, there was no escape for the unfortunates who were in its chambers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The passage which was mainly used in a descent to the mine had become a raging river impossible to withstand so deep was it and with a current so strong.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading The passage which was mainly used in a descent to the mine had become a raging river impossible to withstand so deep was it and with a current so strong.
