used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
(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 "Think of Rogers--all he could do was fall asleep when he couldn't stay awake any more.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Think of Rogers--all he could do was fall asleep when he couldn't stay awake any more.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We sure are doing this classy," observed the Very Young Man.
in a state of sleep
From this reading "Think of Rogers--all he could do was fall asleep when he couldn't stay awake any more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading "Think of Rogers--all he could do was fall asleep when he couldn't stay awake any more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Gosh, what chances he took!"
classyadjectiveUS /ˈklæsi/
elegant and fashionable
From this reading "We sure are doing this classy," observed the Very Young Man.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Think of Rogers--all he could do was fall asleep when he couldn't stay awake any more.
couldn't
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From this reading "Think of Rogers--all he could do was fall asleep when he couldn't stay awake any more.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Think of Rogers--all he could do was fall asleep when he couldn't stay awake any more.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "We sure are doing this classy," observed the Very Young Man.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
being one more than seven
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "Think of Rogers--all he could do was fall asleep when he couldn't stay awake any more.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
frugaladjectiveUS /ˈfruːɡəl/
avoiding waste
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
Gosh
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From this reading Gosh, what chances he took!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Think of Rogers--all he could do was fall asleep when he couldn't stay awake any more.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Think of Rogers--all he could do was fall asleep when he couldn't stay awake any more.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
the middle of the day
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "We sure are doing this classy," observed the Very Young Man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
PITnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading "Think of Rogers--all he could do was fall asleep when he couldn't stay awake any more.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Think of Rogers--all he could do was fall asleep when he couldn't stay awake any more.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "We sure are doing this classy," observed the Very Young Man.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Think of Rogers--all he could do was fall asleep when he couldn't stay awake any more.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We sure are doing this classy," observed the Very Young Man.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Gosh, what chances he took!"
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Think of Rogers--all he could do was fall asleep when he couldn't stay awake any more.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Taking turns watching, they passed eight hours in fair comfort, and by noon next day, after another frugal meal they felt thoroughly refreshed and eager to continue the journey.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We sure are doing this classy," observed the Very Young Man.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Gosh, what chances he took!"
at the time that
From this reading "Think of Rogers--all he could do was fall asleep when he couldn't stay awake any more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE PIT OF DARKNESS At the suggestion of the Very Young Man they located without much difficulty a sort of cave amid the rocks, which offered shelter for their rest.
