used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To do this they had to arrange to be away one night, since it was a day's journey each way.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
(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 Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading To do this they had to arrange to be away one night, since it was a day's journey each way.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They found, on examination, that the stone that closed the entrance was in the same position as when they had left it.
make certain of
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To do this they had to arrange to be away one night, since it was a day's journey each way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To do this they had to arrange to be away one night, since it was a day's journey each way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading They found, on examination, that the stone that closed the entrance was in the same position as when they had left it.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
Coryon
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From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading To do this they had to arrange to be away one night, since it was a day's journey each way.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To do this they had to arrange to be away one night, since it was a day's journey each way.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading To do this they had to arrange to be away one night, since it was a day's journey each way.
Elwood
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From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading They found, on examination, that the stone that closed the entrance was in the same position as when they had left it.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading They found, on examination, that the stone that closed the entrance was in the same position as when they had left it.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
set up or found
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
not accessible to view
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
the state of being honored
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
intactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtækt/
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To do this they had to arrange to be away one night, since it was a day's journey each way.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading To do this they had to arrange to be away one night, since it was a day's journey each way.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading They found, on examination, that the stone that closed the entrance was in the same position as when they had left it.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
Monella
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From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading To do this they had to arrange to be away one night, since it was a day's journey each way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They found, on examination, that the stone that closed the entrance was in the same position as when they had left it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading They found, on examination, that the stone that closed the entrance was in the same position as when they had left it.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They found, on examination, that the stone that closed the entrance was in the same position as when they had left it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading To do this they had to arrange to be away one night, since it was a day's journey each way.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading They found, on examination, that the stone that closed the entrance was in the same position as when they had left it.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
Templemore
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From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To do this they had to arrange to be away one night, since it was a day's journey each way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To do this they had to arrange to be away one night, since it was a day's journey each way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
at the time that
From this reading They found, on examination, that the stone that closed the entrance was in the same position as when they had left it.
in or at the place that
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That night they passed in the cavern--which they had named 'Monella Cave' in honour of their friend; the canyon itself they called 'Fairy Valley'--and their camp equipage being all found intact where they had hidden it away, they had everything at hand for making themselves comfortable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Amongst other advantages of the peace or truce that had been arranged with the mysterious Coryon, one was that Elwood and Templemore were free to visit the canyon and the caves where their reserve stores lay, and assure themselves that they were all safe.
