used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
the state of being absent
From this reading They were therefore glad, though surprised, to find that, in their absence, Zonella had provided both food and wine for them.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "How pleased I am to see you I need scarcely say," she exclaimed.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading It was not yet daylight, and the two who had made the descent and ascent of the difficult path under conditions of considerable hardship, were very much exhausted.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were therefore glad, though surprised, to find that, in their absence, Zonella had provided both food and wine for them.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading RALLYING TO THE CALL.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading It was not yet daylight, and the two who had made the descent and ascent of the difficult path under conditions of considerable hardship, were very much exhausted.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not yet daylight, and the two who had made the descent and ascent of the difficult path under conditions of considerable hardship, were very much exhausted.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading It was not yet daylight, and the two who had made the descent and ascent of the difficult path under conditions of considerable hardship, were very much exhausted.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading It was not yet daylight, and the two who had made the descent and ascent of the difficult path under conditions of considerable hardship, were very much exhausted.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was not yet daylight, and the two who had made the descent and ascent of the difficult path under conditions of considerable hardship, were very much exhausted.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
Ergalon
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From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "How pleased I am to see you I need scarcely say," she exclaimed.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading It was not yet daylight, and the two who had made the descent and ascent of the difficult path under conditions of considerable hardship, were very much exhausted.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They were therefore glad, though surprised, to find that, in their absence, Zonella had provided both food and wine for them.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading They were therefore glad, though surprised, to find that, in their absence, Zonella had provided both food and wine for them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were therefore glad, though surprised, to find that, in their absence, Zonella had provided both food and wine for them.
set up or found
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading They were therefore glad, though surprised, to find that, in their absence, Zonella had provided both food and wine for them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
hardshipnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading It was not yet daylight, and the two who had made the descent and ascent of the difficult path under conditions of considerable hardship, were very much exhausted.
How
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From this reading "How pleased I am to see you I need scarcely say," she exclaimed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How pleased I am to see you I need scarcely say," she exclaimed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was not yet daylight, and the two who had made the descent and ascent of the difficult path under conditions of considerable hardship, were very much exhausted.
engage in
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
a person who carries a message
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
Monella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was not yet daylight, and the two who had made the descent and ascent of the difficult path under conditions of considerable hardship, were very much exhausted.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "How pleased I am to see you I need scarcely say," she exclaimed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not yet daylight, and the two who had made the descent and ascent of the difficult path under conditions of considerable hardship, were very much exhausted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
a course of conduct
From this reading It was not yet daylight, and the two who had made the descent and ascent of the difficult path under conditions of considerable hardship, were very much exhausted.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "How pleased I am to see you I need scarcely say," she exclaimed.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading They were therefore glad, though surprised, to find that, in their absence, Zonella had provided both food and wine for them.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
RALLYINGnounUS /ˈræliɪŋ/
the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
From this reading RALLYING TO THE CALL.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
express in words
From this reading "How pleased I am to see you I need scarcely say," she exclaimed.
only a very short time before
From this reading "How pleased I am to see you I need scarcely say," she exclaimed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "How pleased I am to see you I need scarcely say," she exclaimed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How pleased I am to see you I need scarcely say," she exclaimed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading They were therefore glad, though surprised, to find that, in their absence, Zonella had provided both food and wine for them.
Templemore
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From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RALLYING TO THE CALL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading They were therefore glad, though surprised, to find that, in their absence, Zonella had provided both food and wine for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were therefore glad, though surprised, to find that, in their absence, Zonella had provided both food and wine for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RALLYING TO THE CALL.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was not yet daylight, and the two who had made the descent and ascent of the difficult path under conditions of considerable hardship, were very much exhausted.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was not yet daylight, and the two who had made the descent and ascent of the difficult path under conditions of considerable hardship, were very much exhausted.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was not yet daylight, and the two who had made the descent and ascent of the difficult path under conditions of considerable hardship, were very much exhausted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not yet daylight, and the two who had made the descent and ascent of the difficult path under conditions of considerable hardship, were very much exhausted.
at the time that
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
which person or people
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading They were therefore glad, though surprised, to find that, in their absence, Zonella had provided both food and wine for them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not yet daylight, and the two who had made the descent and ascent of the difficult path under conditions of considerable hardship, were very much exhausted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How pleased I am to see you I need scarcely say," she exclaimed.
Zonella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To make clearer the events described in the previous chapters, it should be stated that, when Templemore and Ergalon had returned from their journey down the canyon in quest of arms and ammunition, they found with Zonella, who was anxiously awaiting them, a messenger from Monella.
