used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He thrust himself in after her and the two remained there, scarcely daring to breathe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading They listened anxiously and heard voices talking in Spanish.
move towards
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "In here!" he whispered to Cora as he guided her into one of the caves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading He thrust himself in after her and the two remained there, scarcely daring to breathe.
cavernsnounUS /ˈkævərnz/
plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
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 ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading "In here!" he whispered to Cora as he guided her into one of the caves.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading He thrust himself in after her and the two remained there, scarcely daring to breathe.
darkeningadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading "In here!" he whispered to Cora as he guided her into one of the caves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "In here!" he whispered to Cora as he guided her into one of the caves.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading They listened anxiously and heard voices talking in Spanish.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "In here!" he whispered to Cora as he guided her into one of the caves.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "In here!" he whispered to Cora as he guided her into one of the caves.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He thrust himself in after her and the two remained there, scarcely daring to breathe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish I knew what they were saying," whispered Nat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "In here!" he whispered to Cora as he guided her into one of the caves.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I wish I knew what they were saying," whispered Nat.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading They listened anxiously and heard voices talking in Spanish.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
Nat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "In here!" he whispered to Cora as he guided her into one of the caves.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
with speed
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He thrust himself in after her and the two remained there, scarcely daring to breathe.
RidleynounUS /ˈrɪdli/
a marine turtle
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
ROLAMOTAZA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I wish I knew what they were saying," whispered Nat.
only a very short time before
From this reading He thrust himself in after her and the two remained there, scarcely daring to breathe.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
a person, without saying who
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading They listened anxiously and heard voices talking in Spanish.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading They listened anxiously and heard voices talking in Spanish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He thrust himself in after her and the two remained there, scarcely daring to breathe.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They listened anxiously and heard voices talking in Spanish.
push forcefully
From this reading He thrust himself in after her and the two remained there, scarcely daring to breathe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He thrust himself in after her and the two remained there, scarcely daring to breathe.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading They listened anxiously and heard voices talking in Spanish.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I wish I knew what they were saying," whispered Nat.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I wish I knew what they were saying," whispered Nat.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "In here!" he whispered to Cora as he guided her into one of the caves.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish I knew what they were saying," whispered Nat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON TO ROLAMOTAZA A number of little caves and caverns had been formed in the tunnel with its partial collapse, and Nat Ridley, hearing the approach of someone at the outer end and seeing the darkening of the shaft, acted quickly.
