used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading For a moment we stood blinking our eyes scarcely able to see, so sudden was the change from the semi-darkness of our four flickering candles.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
blinkingadjectiveUS /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
From this reading For a moment we stood blinking our eyes scarcely able to see, so sudden was the change from the semi-darkness of our four flickering candles.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
calciumnounUS /ˈkælsiəm/
a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
CAT-EYE
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From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading For a moment we stood blinking our eyes scarcely able to see, so sudden was the change from the semi-darkness of our four flickering candles.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
the act of discovering something
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
divisible by two
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For a moment we stood blinking our eyes scarcely able to see, so sudden was the change from the semi-darkness of our four flickering candles.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading For a moment we stood blinking our eyes scarcely able to see, so sudden was the change from the semi-darkness of our four flickering candles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment we stood blinking our eyes scarcely able to see, so sudden was the change from the semi-darkness of our four flickering candles.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Then Terry stepped forward.
set up or found
From this reading "Show me where you found the body and point out the spot where the struggle took place."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading For a moment we stood blinking our eyes scarcely able to see, so sudden was the change from the semi-darkness of our four flickering candles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For a moment we stood blinking our eyes scarcely able to see, so sudden was the change from the semi-darkness of our four flickering candles.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
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 THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
set afire or burning
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
limestonenounUS /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
provided with artificial light
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Show me where you found the body and point out the spot where the struggle took place."
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment we stood blinking our eyes scarcely able to see, so sudden was the change from the semi-darkness of our four flickering candles.
MOSE
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From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
a course of conduct
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Show me where you found the body and point out the spot where the struggle took place."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "Show me where you found the body and point out the spot where the struggle took place."
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
only a very short time before
From this reading For a moment we stood blinking our eyes scarcely able to see, so sudden was the change from the semi-darkness of our four flickering candles.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For a moment we stood blinking our eyes scarcely able to see, so sudden was the change from the semi-darkness of our four flickering candles.
semi-darkness
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From this reading For a moment we stood blinking our eyes scarcely able to see, so sudden was the change from the semi-darkness of our four flickering candles.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Show me where you found the body and point out the spot where the struggle took place."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Show me where you found the body and point out the spot where the struggle took place."
stalactitenoun
a cylinder of calcium carbonate hanging from the roof of a limestone cave
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Then Terry stepped forward.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For a moment we stood blinking our eyes scarcely able to see, so sudden was the change from the semi-darkness of our four flickering candles.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading "Show me where you found the body and point out the spot where the struggle took place."
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading For a moment we stood blinking our eyes scarcely able to see, so sudden was the change from the semi-darkness of our four flickering candles.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading Then Terry stepped forward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Terry stepped forward.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Show me where you found the body and point out the spot where the struggle took place."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a moment we stood blinking our eyes scarcely able to see, so sudden was the change from the semi-darkness of our four flickering candles.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF CAT-EYE MOSE Having lighted our candles, we descended into the cave and set out along the path I now knew so well.
at the time that
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Show me where you found the body and point out the spot where the struggle took place."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
a Caucasian
From this reading When we reached the pool the guide lit a calcium light which threw a fierce white glare over the little body of water and the limestone cliffs, and even penetrated to the stalactite draped roof far above our heads.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Show me where you found the body and point out the spot where the struggle took place."
