used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MIST It was a raw, damp morning and the day struggled up with difficulty.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He was just able to distinguish the sun rising through the mist and hoped that the day would brighten.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MIST It was a raw, damp morning and the day struggled up with difficulty.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
Audry's
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From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
brightenverbUS /ˈbraɪtən/
make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading He was just able to distinguish the sun rising through the mist and hoped that the day would brighten.
lacking funds
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MIST It was a raw, damp morning and the day struggled up with difficulty.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MIST It was a raw, damp morning and the day struggled up with difficulty.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MIST It was a raw, damp morning and the day struggled up with difficulty.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading He was just able to distinguish the sun rising through the mist and hoped that the day would brighten.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He was just able to distinguish the sun rising through the mist and hoped that the day would brighten.
Ian
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From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MIST It was a raw, damp morning and the day struggled up with difficulty.
and nothing more
From this reading He was just able to distinguish the sun rising through the mist and hoped that the day would brighten.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
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 Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
engage in
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
become covered with mist
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MIST It was a raw, damp morning and the day struggled up with difficulty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MIST It was a raw, damp morning and the day struggled up with difficulty.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MIST It was a raw, damp morning and the day struggled up with difficulty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MIST It was a raw, damp morning and the day struggled up with difficulty.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading He was just able to distinguish the sun rising through the mist and hoped that the day would brighten.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MIST It was a raw, damp morning and the day struggled up with difficulty.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He was just able to distinguish the sun rising through the mist and hoped that the day would brighten.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
carry out
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MIST It was a raw, damp morning and the day struggled up with difficulty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MIST It was a raw, damp morning and the day struggled up with difficulty.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was just able to distinguish the sun rising through the mist and hoped that the day would brighten.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MIST It was a raw, damp morning and the day struggled up with difficulty.
precisely as stated
From this reading Ian was very tired as it was long since he had made any continuous physical effort and, anxious as he was to make progress, he felt that he must rest.
walletnounUS /ˈwɔːlət/
a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MIST It was a raw, damp morning and the day struggled up with difficulty.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TERROR OF THE MIST It was a raw, damp morning and the day struggled up with difficulty.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He sat down by a stream and opened his wallet and broke his fast, while he thought out what would be the best road for him to take.
but in spite of that
From this reading So far he had been sure of the way from Audry’s description, but he was a little more doubtful about his ability to find the route further on and yet, if possible, he did not wish to ask questions of any one he met.
