used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Near to it was a large, hollow-surfaced rock, filled now with water like a bath.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading GOOD-BYE Rachel was the first to wake, which she did, feeling cold, for the fire had burnt almost out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She rose and walked from the cave.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Near to it was a large, hollow-surfaced rock, filled now with water like a bath.
the act of breaking something
From this reading The dawn was breaking quietly, for now no wind stirred, and no rain fell.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading GOOD-BYE Rachel was the first to wake, which she did, feeling cold, for the fire had burnt almost out.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading She rose and walked from the cave.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading GOOD-BYE Rachel was the first to wake, which she did, feeling cold, for the fire had burnt almost out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
the first light of day
From this reading The dawn was breaking quietly, for now no wind stirred, and no rain fell.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading GOOD-BYE Rachel was the first to wake, which she did, feeling cold, for the fire had burnt almost out.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading GOOD-BYE Rachel was the first to wake, which she did, feeling cold, for the fire had burnt almost out.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The dawn was breaking quietly, for now no wind stirred, and no rain fell.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Near to it was a large, hollow-surfaced rock, filled now with water like a bath.
start firing a weapon
From this reading GOOD-BYE Rachel was the first to wake, which she did, feeling cold, for the fire had burnt almost out.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading GOOD-BYE Rachel was the first to wake, which she did, feeling cold, for the fire had burnt almost out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GOOD-BYE Rachel was the first to wake, which she did, feeling cold, for the fire had burnt almost out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She rose and walked from the cave.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
GOOD-BYEnounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading GOOD-BYE Rachel was the first to wake, which she did, feeling cold, for the fire had burnt almost out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GOOD-BYE Rachel was the first to wake, which she did, feeling cold, for the fire had burnt almost out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
hollow-surfaced
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From this reading Near to it was a large, hollow-surfaced rock, filled now with water like a bath.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Near to it was a large, hollow-surfaced rock, filled now with water like a bath.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Near to it was a large, hollow-surfaced rock, filled now with water like a bath.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Near to it was a large, hollow-surfaced rock, filled now with water like a bath.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
become covered with mist
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near to it was a large, hollow-surfaced rock, filled now with water like a bath.
not any; not one
From this reading The dawn was breaking quietly, for now no wind stirred, and no rain fell.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The dawn was breaking quietly, for now no wind stirred, and no rain fell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GOOD-BYE Rachel was the first to wake, which she did, feeling cold, for the fire had burnt almost out.
with low volume
From this reading The dawn was breaking quietly, for now no wind stirred, and no rain fell.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading GOOD-BYE Rachel was the first to wake, which she did, feeling cold, for the fire had burnt almost out.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The dawn was breaking quietly, for now no wind stirred, and no rain fell.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Near to it was a large, hollow-surfaced rock, filled now with water like a bath.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She rose and walked from the cave.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GOOD-BYE Rachel was the first to wake, which she did, feeling cold, for the fire had burnt almost out.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
soddenadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːdən/
wet through and through; thoroughly wet
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The dawn was breaking quietly, for now no wind stirred, and no rain fell.
stumbleverbUS /ˈstʌmbəl/
walk unsteadily
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD-BYE Rachel was the first to wake, which she did, feeling cold, for the fire had burnt almost out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOOD-BYE Rachel was the first to wake, which she did, feeling cold, for the fire had burnt almost out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading GOOD-BYE Rachel was the first to wake, which she did, feeling cold, for the fire had burnt almost out.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She rose and walked from the cave.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOOD-BYE Rachel was the first to wake, which she did, feeling cold, for the fire had burnt almost out.
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 Near to it was a large, hollow-surfaced rock, filled now with water like a bath.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GOOD-BYE Rachel was the first to wake, which she did, feeling cold, for the fire had burnt almost out.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The dawn was breaking quietly, for now no wind stirred, and no rain fell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Near to it was a large, hollow-surfaced rock, filled now with water like a bath.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading So dense was the mist which rose from the river and sodden land, however, that she could not see two yards in front of her, and fearing lest she should stumble on the lions or some other animals, she did not dare to wander far from the mouth of the cave.
