used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If no one enjoyed a tranquil sleep, sleeplessness was not due to bad dreams but to the excitement of the recent happenings.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After their prayer of thanksgiving, they had all declined to delay a minute longer at the summit of the peak.
(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 After their prayer of thanksgiving, they had all declined to delay a minute longer at the summit of the peak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading If no one enjoyed a tranquil sleep, sleeplessness was not due to bad dreams but to the excitement of the recent happenings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not for two hours would day yield to night, and that time would be long enough for them to reach the foot of the range.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If no one enjoyed a tranquil sleep, sleeplessness was not due to bad dreams but to the excitement of the recent happenings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “It would be very strange,” Fritz remarked, “if we could not find some cave large enough to shelter us all.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading After their prayer of thanksgiving, they had all declined to delay a minute longer at the summit of the peak.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading After their prayer of thanksgiving, they had all declined to delay a minute longer at the summit of the peak.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading If no one enjoyed a tranquil sleep, sleeplessness was not due to bad dreams but to the excitement of the recent happenings.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading If no one enjoyed a tranquil sleep, sleeplessness was not due to bad dreams but to the excitement of the recent happenings.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading If no one enjoyed a tranquil sleep, sleeplessness was not due to bad dreams but to the excitement of the recent happenings.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Not for two hours would day yield to night, and that time would be long enough for them to reach the foot of the range.
Ernest
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From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading If no one enjoyed a tranquil sleep, sleeplessness was not due to bad dreams but to the excitement of the recent happenings.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “It would be very strange,” Fritz remarked, “if we could not find some cave large enough to shelter us all.”
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Not for two hours would day yield to night, and that time would be long enough for them to reach the foot of the range.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not for two hours would day yield to night, and that time would be long enough for them to reach the foot of the range.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
Fritz
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From this reading “It would be very strange,” Fritz remarked, “if we could not find some cave large enough to shelter us all.”
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading If no one enjoyed a tranquil sleep, sleeplessness was not due to bad dreams but to the excitement of the recent happenings.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Not for two hours would day yield to night, and that time would be long enough for them to reach the foot of the range.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If no one enjoyed a tranquil sleep, sleeplessness was not due to bad dreams but to the excitement of the recent happenings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It would be very strange,” Fritz remarked, “if we could not find some cave large enough to shelter us all.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “It would be very strange,” Fritz remarked, “if we could not find some cave large enough to shelter us all.”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Not for two hours would day yield to night, and that time would be long enough for them to reach the foot of the range.
for more time
From this reading After their prayer of thanksgiving, they had all declined to delay a minute longer at the summit of the peak.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading After their prayer of thanksgiving, they had all declined to delay a minute longer at the summit of the peak.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
not any; not one
From this reading If no one enjoyed a tranquil sleep, sleeplessness was not due to bad dreams but to the excitement of the recent happenings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If no one enjoyed a tranquil sleep, sleeplessness was not due to bad dreams but to the excitement of the recent happenings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If no one enjoyed a tranquil sleep, sleeplessness was not due to bad dreams but to the excitement of the recent happenings.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading After their prayer of thanksgiving, they had all declined to delay a minute longer at the summit of the peak.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Not for two hours would day yield to night, and that time would be long enough for them to reach the foot of the range.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Not for two hours would day yield to night, and that time would be long enough for them to reach the foot of the range.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading If no one enjoyed a tranquil sleep, sleeplessness was not due to bad dreams but to the excitement of the recent happenings.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “It would be very strange,” Fritz remarked, “if we could not find some cave large enough to shelter us all.”
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading “It would be very strange,” Fritz remarked, “if we could not find some cave large enough to shelter us all.”
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading If no one enjoyed a tranquil sleep, sleeplessness was not due to bad dreams but to the excitement of the recent happenings.
sleeplessnessnoun
a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep
From this reading If no one enjoyed a tranquil sleep, sleeplessness was not due to bad dreams but to the excitement of the recent happenings.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “It would be very strange,” Fritz remarked, “if we could not find some cave large enough to shelter us all.”
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “It would be very strange,” Fritz remarked, “if we could not find some cave large enough to shelter us all.”
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
thanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading After their prayer of thanksgiving, they had all declined to delay a minute longer at the summit of the peak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After their prayer of thanksgiving, they had all declined to delay a minute longer at the summit of the peak.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not for two hours would day yield to night, and that time would be long enough for them to reach the foot of the range.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After their prayer of thanksgiving, they had all declined to delay a minute longer at the summit of the peak.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Not for two hours would day yield to night, and that time would be long enough for them to reach the foot of the range.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If no one enjoyed a tranquil sleep, sleeplessness was not due to bad dreams but to the excitement of the recent happenings.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading If no one enjoyed a tranquil sleep, sleeplessness was not due to bad dreams but to the excitement of the recent happenings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Not for two hours would day yield to night, and that time would be long enough for them to reach the foot of the range.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It would be very strange,” Fritz remarked, “if we could not find some cave large enough to shelter us all.”
precisely as stated
From this reading “It would be very strange,” Fritz remarked, “if we could not find some cave large enough to shelter us all.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “It would be very strange,” Fritz remarked, “if we could not find some cave large enough to shelter us all.”
WELL-KNOWNadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
Wolston
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From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not for two hours would day yield to night, and that time would be long enough for them to reach the foot of the range.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Not for two hours would day yield to night, and that time would be long enough for them to reach the foot of the range.
Zermatt
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From this reading BY WELL-KNOWN WAYS The cave in which Mr. Wolston, Ernest, and Jack had spent the night four months before, on the day before the English flag was planted at the summit of Jean Zermatt peak, was that evening full of happiness.
