used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was in a side drift, but he did not know it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I guess I am as badly off as I was before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STEVE SHOOTS THE CHUTES Reaching the sub-level, as he supposed, Steve found it enshrouded in inky blackness.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading "I guess I am as badly off as I was before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I guess I am as badly off as I was before.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading STEVE SHOOTS THE CHUTES Reaching the sub-level, as he supposed, Steve found it enshrouded in inky blackness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was in a side drift, but he did not know it.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Removing the candle from his hat, the lad held it before him, lighting the shadows sufficiently to enable him to see where he was stepping.
CHUTESnounUS /ʃuːts/
plural of “chute” — rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
From this reading STEVE SHOOTS THE CHUTES Reaching the sub-level, as he supposed, Steve found it enshrouded in inky blackness.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading I haven't the least idea where I am, so I guess there is not much danger of getting lost."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was in a side drift, but he did not know it.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading He was in a side drift, but he did not know it.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Removing the candle from his hat, the lad held it before him, lighting the shadows sufficiently to enable him to see where he was stepping.
enshroudedverbUS /ɪnˈʃraʊdəd/
past form of “enshroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading STEVE SHOOTS THE CHUTES Reaching the sub-level, as he supposed, Steve found it enshrouded in inky blackness.
set up or found
From this reading STEVE SHOOTS THE CHUTES Reaching the sub-level, as he supposed, Steve found it enshrouded in inky blackness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Removing the candle from his hat, the lad held it before him, lighting the shadows sufficiently to enable him to see where he was stepping.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I haven't the least idea where I am, so I guess there is not much danger of getting lost."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess I am as badly off as I was before.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Removing the candle from his hat, the lad held it before him, lighting the shadows sufficiently to enable him to see where he was stepping.
haven't
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From this reading I haven't the least idea where I am, so I guess there is not much danger of getting lost."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STEVE SHOOTS THE CHUTES Reaching the sub-level, as he supposed, Steve found it enshrouded in inky blackness.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Removing the candle from his hat, the lad held it before him, lighting the shadows sufficiently to enable him to see where he was stepping.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Removing the candle from his hat, the lad held it before him, lighting the shadows sufficiently to enable him to see where he was stepping.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Removing the candle from his hat, the lad held it before him, lighting the shadows sufficiently to enable him to see where he was stepping.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess I am as badly off as I was before.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I haven't the least idea where I am, so I guess there is not much danger of getting lost."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STEVE SHOOTS THE CHUTES Reaching the sub-level, as he supposed, Steve found it enshrouded in inky blackness.
inkyadjectiveUS /ˈɪŋki/
of the color of black ink
From this reading STEVE SHOOTS THE CHUTES Reaching the sub-level, as he supposed, Steve found it enshrouded in inky blackness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I haven't the least idea where I am, so I guess there is not much danger of getting lost."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading STEVE SHOOTS THE CHUTES Reaching the sub-level, as he supposed, Steve found it enshrouded in inky blackness.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was in a side drift, but he did not know it.
a boy or man
From this reading Removing the candle from his hat, the lad held it before him, lighting the shadows sufficiently to enable him to see where he was stepping.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I haven't the least idea where I am, so I guess there is not much danger of getting lost."
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading Removing the candle from his hat, the lad held it before him, lighting the shadows sufficiently to enable him to see where he was stepping.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I haven't the least idea where I am, so I guess there is not much danger of getting lost."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I haven't the least idea where I am, so I guess there is not much danger of getting lost."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was in a side drift, but he did not know it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I haven't the least idea where I am, so I guess there is not much danger of getting lost."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I guess I am as badly off as I was before.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading STEVE SHOOTS THE CHUTES Reaching the sub-level, as he supposed, Steve found it enshrouded in inky blackness.
RemovingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Removing the candle from his hat, the lad held it before him, lighting the shadows sufficiently to enable him to see where he was stepping.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Removing the candle from his hat, the lad held it before him, lighting the shadows sufficiently to enable him to see where he was stepping.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Removing the candle from his hat, the lad held it before him, lighting the shadows sufficiently to enable him to see where he was stepping.
SHOOTSnounUS /ʃuːts/
plural of “shoot” — a new branch
From this reading STEVE SHOOTS THE CHUTES Reaching the sub-level, as he supposed, Steve found it enshrouded in inky blackness.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was in a side drift, but he did not know it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I haven't the least idea where I am, so I guess there is not much danger of getting lost."
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Removing the candle from his hat, the lad held it before him, lighting the shadows sufficiently to enable him to see where he was stepping.
STEVE
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From this reading STEVE SHOOTS THE CHUTES Reaching the sub-level, as he supposed, Steve found it enshrouded in inky blackness.
sub-level
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From this reading STEVE SHOOTS THE CHUTES Reaching the sub-level, as he supposed, Steve found it enshrouded in inky blackness.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Removing the candle from his hat, the lad held it before him, lighting the shadows sufficiently to enable him to see where he was stepping.
required or under orders
From this reading STEVE SHOOTS THE CHUTES Reaching the sub-level, as he supposed, Steve found it enshrouded in inky blackness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STEVE SHOOTS THE CHUTES Reaching the sub-level, as he supposed, Steve found it enshrouded in inky blackness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I haven't the least idea where I am, so I guess there is not much danger of getting lost."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Removing the candle from his hat, the lad held it before him, lighting the shadows sufficiently to enable him to see where he was stepping.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in a side drift, but he did not know it.
in or at the place that
From this reading I haven't the least idea where I am, so I guess there is not much danger of getting lost."
