used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SOUL OF A HERO The way was exceedingly rough and here and there almost overgrown with coarse weeds.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Wonder if there are any of those jolly little _karaits_ about," speculated Noel.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading Near the temple, the ground ascended fairly steeply, and the path narrowed so that it was impossible to walk abreast.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE SOUL OF A HERO The way was exceedingly rough and here and there almost overgrown with coarse weeds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SOUL OF A HERO The way was exceedingly rough and here and there almost overgrown with coarse weeds.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Wonder if there are any of those jolly little _karaits_ about," speculated Noel.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Wonder if there are any of those jolly little _karaits_ about," speculated Noel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I believe I saw a scorpion!" said Olga, as he took the lead.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading Near the temple, the ground ascended fairly steeply, and the path narrowed so that it was impossible to walk abreast.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe I saw a scorpion!" said Olga, as he took the lead.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading THE SOUL OF A HERO The way was exceedingly rough and here and there almost overgrown with coarse weeds.
don't
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From this reading "If you don't mind, I'll go first."
to an extreme degree
From this reading THE SOUL OF A HERO The way was exceedingly rough and here and there almost overgrown with coarse weeds.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Near the temple, the ground ascended fairly steeply, and the path narrowed so that it was impossible to walk abreast.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "If you don't mind, I'll go first."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "If you don't mind, I'll go first."
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Near the temple, the ground ascended fairly steeply, and the path narrowed so that it was impossible to walk abreast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I believe I saw a scorpion!" said Olga, as he took the lead.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE SOUL OF A HERO The way was exceedingly rough and here and there almost overgrown with coarse weeds.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE SOUL OF A HERO The way was exceedingly rough and here and there almost overgrown with coarse weeds.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe I saw a scorpion!" said Olga, as he took the lead.
I'll
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From this reading "If you don't mind, I'll go first."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Wonder if there are any of those jolly little _karaits_ about," speculated Noel.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Near the temple, the ground ascended fairly steeply, and the path narrowed so that it was impossible to walk abreast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Near the temple, the ground ascended fairly steeply, and the path narrowed so that it was impossible to walk abreast.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "Wonder if there are any of those jolly little _karaits_ about," speculated Noel.
karaits
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From this reading "Wonder if there are any of those jolly little _karaits_ about," speculated Noel.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "I believe I saw a scorpion!" said Olga, as he took the lead.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Wonder if there are any of those jolly little _karaits_ about," speculated Noel.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "If you don't mind, I'll go first."
narrowedadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊd/
reduced in size as by squeezing together
From this reading Near the temple, the ground ascended fairly steeply, and the path narrowed so that it was impossible to walk abreast.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the temple, the ground ascended fairly steeply, and the path narrowed so that it was impossible to walk abreast.
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading "Wonder if there are any of those jolly little _karaits_ about," speculated Noel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SOUL OF A HERO The way was exceedingly rough and here and there almost overgrown with coarse weeds.
Olga
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From this reading "I believe I saw a scorpion!" said Olga, as he took the lead.
overgrownadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊn/
covered with growing plants
From this reading THE SOUL OF A HERO The way was exceedingly rough and here and there almost overgrown with coarse weeds.
a course of conduct
From this reading Near the temple, the ground ascended fairly steeply, and the path narrowed so that it was impossible to walk abreast.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading THE SOUL OF A HERO The way was exceedingly rough and here and there almost overgrown with coarse weeds.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I believe I saw a scorpion!" said Olga, as he took the lead.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I believe I saw a scorpion!" said Olga, as he took the lead.
scorpionnounUS /ˈskɔːrpiən/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio
From this reading "I believe I saw a scorpion!" said Olga, as he took the lead.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Near the temple, the ground ascended fairly steeply, and the path narrowed so that it was impossible to walk abreast.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading THE SOUL OF A HERO The way was exceedingly rough and here and there almost overgrown with coarse weeds.
speculatedverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading "Wonder if there are any of those jolly little _karaits_ about," speculated Noel.
steeplyadverbUS /ˈstiːpli/
in a steep manner
From this reading Near the temple, the ground ascended fairly steeply, and the path narrowed so that it was impossible to walk abreast.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Near the temple, the ground ascended fairly steeply, and the path narrowed so that it was impossible to walk abreast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Near the temple, the ground ascended fairly steeply, and the path narrowed so that it was impossible to walk abreast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SOUL OF A HERO The way was exceedingly rough and here and there almost overgrown with coarse weeds.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE SOUL OF A HERO The way was exceedingly rough and here and there almost overgrown with coarse weeds.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Wonder if there are any of those jolly little _karaits_ about," speculated Noel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Near the temple, the ground ascended fairly steeply, and the path narrowed so that it was impossible to walk abreast.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "I believe I saw a scorpion!" said Olga, as he took the lead.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Near the temple, the ground ascended fairly steeply, and the path narrowed so that it was impossible to walk abreast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SOUL OF A HERO The way was exceedingly rough and here and there almost overgrown with coarse weeds.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE SOUL OF A HERO The way was exceedingly rough and here and there almost overgrown with coarse weeds.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading THE SOUL OF A HERO The way was exceedingly rough and here and there almost overgrown with coarse weeds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SOUL OF A HERO The way was exceedingly rough and here and there almost overgrown with coarse weeds.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Wonder if there are any of those jolly little _karaits_ about," speculated Noel.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you don't mind, I'll go first."
