used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The artificial sunlight seeped through the mass of vegetation overhead, a ghostly green twilight that made death masks of their faces.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The moss-like carpet beneath their feet was slushy wet and condensed moisture rained steadily from the matted fronds and tendrils above.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The moss-like carpet beneath their feet was slushy wet and condensed moisture rained steadily from the matted fronds and tendrils above.
Anunoun
Babylonian god of the sky; one of the supreme triad including Bel and Ea
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading The artificial sunlight seeped through the mass of vegetation overhead, a ghostly green twilight that made death masks of their faces.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were deep in a tangled maze of translucent flora that was like nothing so much as a forest of giant seaweed transplanted from its natural element.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But of the lights themselves, of the great latticed columns, of the enormous sponge-like blossoms of the upper surface of the jungle sea, nothing could be seen.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The moss-like carpet beneath their feet was slushy wet and condensed moisture rained steadily from the matted fronds and tendrils above.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading But of the lights themselves, of the great latticed columns, of the enormous sponge-like blossoms of the upper surface of the jungle sea, nothing could be seen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But of the lights themselves, of the great latticed columns, of the enormous sponge-like blossoms of the upper surface of the jungle sea, nothing could be seen.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The moss-like carpet beneath their feet was slushy wet and condensed moisture rained steadily from the matted fronds and tendrils above.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading But of the lights themselves, of the great latticed columns, of the enormous sponge-like blossoms of the upper surface of the jungle sea, nothing could be seen.
condensedverbUS /kənˈdenst/
past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading The moss-like carpet beneath their feet was slushy wet and condensed moisture rained steadily from the matted fronds and tendrils above.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But of the lights themselves, of the great latticed columns, of the enormous sponge-like blossoms of the upper surface of the jungle sea, nothing could be seen.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The artificial sunlight seeped through the mass of vegetation overhead, a ghostly green twilight that made death masks of their faces.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading They were deep in a tangled maze of translucent flora that was like nothing so much as a forest of giant seaweed transplanted from its natural element.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading They were deep in a tangled maze of translucent flora that was like nothing so much as a forest of giant seaweed transplanted from its natural element.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading But of the lights themselves, of the great latticed columns, of the enormous sponge-like blossoms of the upper surface of the jungle sea, nothing could be seen.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The artificial sunlight seeped through the mass of vegetation overhead, a ghostly green twilight that made death masks of their faces.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The moss-like carpet beneath their feet was slushy wet and condensed moisture rained steadily from the matted fronds and tendrils above.
floranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading They were deep in a tangled maze of translucent flora that was like nothing so much as a forest of giant seaweed transplanted from its natural element.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading They were deep in a tangled maze of translucent flora that was like nothing so much as a forest of giant seaweed transplanted from its natural element.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
frondsnounUS /frɑːndz/
plural of “frond” — compound leaf of a fern or palm or cycad
From this reading The moss-like carpet beneath their feet was slushy wet and condensed moisture rained steadily from the matted fronds and tendrils above.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading The artificial sunlight seeped through the mass of vegetation overhead, a ghostly green twilight that made death masks of their faces.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading They were deep in a tangled maze of translucent flora that was like nothing so much as a forest of giant seaweed transplanted from its natural element.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But of the lights themselves, of the great latticed columns, of the enormous sponge-like blossoms of the upper surface of the jungle sea, nothing could be seen.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The artificial sunlight seeped through the mass of vegetation overhead, a ghostly green twilight that made death masks of their faces.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
not accessible to view
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They were deep in a tangled maze of translucent flora that was like nothing so much as a forest of giant seaweed transplanted from its natural element.
JunglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
latticedadjective
having a pattern of fretwork or latticework
From this reading But of the lights themselves, of the great latticed columns, of the enormous sponge-like blossoms of the upper surface of the jungle sea, nothing could be seen.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading But of the lights themselves, of the great latticed columns, of the enormous sponge-like blossoms of the upper surface of the jungle sea, nothing could be seen.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They were deep in a tangled maze of translucent flora that was like nothing so much as a forest of giant seaweed transplanted from its natural element.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The artificial sunlight seeped through the mass of vegetation overhead, a ghostly green twilight that made death masks of their faces.
masksnounUS /mæsks/
plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face
From this reading The artificial sunlight seeped through the mass of vegetation overhead, a ghostly green twilight that made death masks of their faces.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading The artificial sunlight seeped through the mass of vegetation overhead, a ghostly green twilight that made death masks of their faces.
mattedadjective
tangled in a dense mass
From this reading The moss-like carpet beneath their feet was slushy wet and condensed moisture rained steadily from the matted fronds and tendrils above.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading They were deep in a tangled maze of translucent flora that was like nothing so much as a forest of giant seaweed transplanted from its natural element.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading The moss-like carpet beneath their feet was slushy wet and condensed moisture rained steadily from the matted fronds and tendrils above.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
moss-like
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From this reading The moss-like carpet beneath their feet was slushy wet and condensed moisture rained steadily from the matted fronds and tendrils above.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They were deep in a tangled maze of translucent flora that was like nothing so much as a forest of giant seaweed transplanted from its natural element.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading They were deep in a tangled maze of translucent flora that was like nothing so much as a forest of giant seaweed transplanted from its natural element.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But of the lights themselves, of the great latticed columns, of the enormous sponge-like blossoms of the upper surface of the jungle sea, nothing could be seen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The artificial sunlight seeped through the mass of vegetation overhead, a ghostly green twilight that made death masks of their faces.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading The moss-like carpet beneath their feet was slushy wet and condensed moisture rained steadily from the matted fronds and tendrils above.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading But of the lights themselves, of the great latticed columns, of the enormous sponge-like blossoms of the upper surface of the jungle sea, nothing could be seen.
seaweednounUS /ˈsiːwiːd/
plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
From this reading They were deep in a tangled maze of translucent flora that was like nothing so much as a forest of giant seaweed transplanted from its natural element.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But of the lights themselves, of the great latticed columns, of the enormous sponge-like blossoms of the upper surface of the jungle sea, nothing could be seen.
seepedverbUS /siːpt/
past form of “seep” — pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
From this reading The artificial sunlight seeped through the mass of vegetation overhead, a ghostly green twilight that made death masks of their faces.
slushyadjective
being or resembling melting snow
From this reading The moss-like carpet beneath their feet was slushy wet and condensed moisture rained steadily from the matted fronds and tendrils above.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were deep in a tangled maze of translucent flora that was like nothing so much as a forest of giant seaweed transplanted from its natural element.
sponge-like
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From this reading But of the lights themselves, of the great latticed columns, of the enormous sponge-like blossoms of the upper surface of the jungle sea, nothing could be seen.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The moss-like carpet beneath their feet was slushy wet and condensed moisture rained steadily from the matted fronds and tendrils above.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The artificial sunlight seeped through the mass of vegetation overhead, a ghostly green twilight that made death masks of their faces.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading But of the lights themselves, of the great latticed columns, of the enormous sponge-like blossoms of the upper surface of the jungle sea, nothing could be seen.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading They were deep in a tangled maze of translucent flora that was like nothing so much as a forest of giant seaweed transplanted from its natural element.
tendrils
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From this reading The moss-like carpet beneath their feet was slushy wet and condensed moisture rained steadily from the matted fronds and tendrils above.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The artificial sunlight seeped through the mass of vegetation overhead, a ghostly green twilight that made death masks of their faces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The artificial sunlight seeped through the mass of vegetation overhead, a ghostly green twilight that made death masks of their faces.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But of the lights themselves, of the great latticed columns, of the enormous sponge-like blossoms of the upper surface of the jungle sea, nothing could be seen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The artificial sunlight seeped through the mass of vegetation overhead, a ghostly green twilight that made death masks of their faces.
translucentadjectiveUS /trænˈsluːsənt/
allowing light to pass through diffusely
From this reading They were deep in a tangled maze of translucent flora that was like nothing so much as a forest of giant seaweed transplanted from its natural element.
transplantedverbUS /trænˈsplæntɪd/
past form of “transplant” — lift and reset in another soil or situation
From this reading They were deep in a tangled maze of translucent flora that was like nothing so much as a forest of giant seaweed transplanted from its natural element.
Tritu
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From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The artificial sunlight seeped through the mass of vegetation overhead, a ghostly green twilight that made death masks of their faces.
undergrowthnounUS /ˈʌndərɡroʊθ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
the topmost one of two
From this reading But of the lights themselves, of the great latticed columns, of the enormous sponge-like blossoms of the upper surface of the jungle sea, nothing could be seen.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading The artificial sunlight seeped through the mass of vegetation overhead, a ghostly green twilight that made death masks of their faces.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were deep in a tangled maze of translucent flora that was like nothing so much as a forest of giant seaweed transplanted from its natural element.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The moss-like carpet beneath their feet was slushy wet and condensed moisture rained steadily from the matted fronds and tendrils above.
at the time that
From this reading _In the Jungle_ They had progressed not more than twenty paces into the dense undergrowth when the gleaming wall of the Tritu Anu was entirely hidden from view.
