used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
anew
From this reading Then darkness fell again.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
CAVERNnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Then darkness fell again.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
a quick look
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
HermannounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
jurisdictionnounUS /ˌdʒʊrəsˈdɪkʃən/
(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
Marburg
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From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
Margaret
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From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
on one occasion
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
and nothing more
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
riftnounUS /rɪft/
a gap between cloud masses
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
transport commercially
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then darkness fell again.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ALONE IN THE CAVERN Only once did the moon peep through a rift in the cloud to light up the waters and show the _Marburg_ making her slow way against the stream.
wealnoun
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a fleeting glimpse which the watchers had as they stood on the bank before they turned to find their way back to the house by the cavern way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The shaft of silver, as it fell, revealed the dim form of the vessel which carried such a precious burden with it, and a life which meant so much for the world's weal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Herman and Margaret stood hand in hand, gazing into the blackness, hoping that the clouds would drift by, and the sky be cleared to show them the empty river, with the ship gone out of sight, and safely away from the jurisdiction of the authorities of the city.
