used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
(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 CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When the dragon entered the cave, everything was pitch black, but all the dragon had to do was open his mouth and out leaped a flaming torch that lit up the cave a great distance all around.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The cave was over the volcano and then away to the west on the side of a black, black lake.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The cave was over the volcano and then away to the west on the side of a black, black lake.
browningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the dragon entered the cave, everything was pitch black, but all the dragon had to do was open his mouth and out leaped a flaming torch that lit up the cave a great distance all around.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading It was a very large cave filled with stalagmites and stalactites that formed many gaily colored columns, and many fantastic rooms.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading It was a very large cave filled with stalagmites and stalactites that formed many gaily colored columns, and many fantastic rooms.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
CRUBBY
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From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading When the dragon entered the cave, everything was pitch black, but all the dragon had to do was open his mouth and out leaped a flaming torch that lit up the cave a great distance all around.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When the dragon entered the cave, everything was pitch black, but all the dragon had to do was open his mouth and out leaped a flaming torch that lit up the cave a great distance all around.
dragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When the dragon entered the cave, everything was pitch black, but all the dragon had to do was open his mouth and out leaped a flaming torch that lit up the cave a great distance all around.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading When the dragon entered the cave, everything was pitch black, but all the dragon had to do was open his mouth and out leaped a flaming torch that lit up the cave a great distance all around.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading It was a very large cave filled with stalagmites and stalactites that formed many gaily colored columns, and many fantastic rooms.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was a very large cave filled with stalagmites and stalactites that formed many gaily colored columns, and many fantastic rooms.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading When the dragon entered the cave, everything was pitch black, but all the dragon had to do was open his mouth and out leaped a flaming torch that lit up the cave a great distance all around.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It was a very large cave filled with stalagmites and stalactites that formed many gaily colored columns, and many fantastic rooms.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading It was a very large cave filled with stalagmites and stalactites that formed many gaily colored columns, and many fantastic rooms.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When the dragon entered the cave, everything was pitch black, but all the dragon had to do was open his mouth and out leaped a flaming torch that lit up the cave a great distance all around.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
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 CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The cave was over the volcano and then away to the west on the side of a black, black lake.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a very large cave filled with stalagmites and stalactites that formed many gaily colored columns, and many fantastic rooms.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading When the dragon entered the cave, everything was pitch black, but all the dragon had to do was open his mouth and out leaped a flaming torch that lit up the cave a great distance all around.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
provided with artificial light
From this reading When the dragon entered the cave, everything was pitch black, but all the dragon had to do was open his mouth and out leaped a flaming torch that lit up the cave a great distance all around.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was a very large cave filled with stalagmites and stalactites that formed many gaily colored columns, and many fantastic rooms.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading When the dragon entered the cave, everything was pitch black, but all the dragon had to do was open his mouth and out leaped a flaming torch that lit up the cave a great distance all around.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When the dragon entered the cave, everything was pitch black, but all the dragon had to do was open his mouth and out leaped a flaming torch that lit up the cave a great distance all around.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the dragon entered the cave, everything was pitch black, but all the dragon had to do was open his mouth and out leaped a flaming torch that lit up the cave a great distance all around.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The cave was over the volcano and then away to the west on the side of a black, black lake.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading When the dragon entered the cave, everything was pitch black, but all the dragon had to do was open his mouth and out leaped a flaming torch that lit up the cave a great distance all around.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Through this cave a black river ran, slowly and sadly.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Through this cave a black river ran, slowly and sadly.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading It was a very large cave filled with stalagmites and stalactites that formed many gaily colored columns, and many fantastic rooms.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading Through this cave a black river ran, slowly and sadly.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The cave was over the volcano and then away to the west on the side of a black, black lake.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Through this cave a black river ran, slowly and sadly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
stalactites
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From this reading It was a very large cave filled with stalagmites and stalactites that formed many gaily colored columns, and many fantastic rooms.
stalagmites
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From this reading It was a very large cave filled with stalagmites and stalactites that formed many gaily colored columns, and many fantastic rooms.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The cave was over the volcano and then away to the west on the side of a black, black lake.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Through this cave a black river ran, slowly and sadly.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through this cave a black river ran, slowly and sadly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading When the dragon entered the cave, everything was pitch black, but all the dragon had to do was open his mouth and out leaped a flaming torch that lit up the cave a great distance all around.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the dragon entered the cave, everything was pitch black, but all the dragon had to do was open his mouth and out leaped a flaming torch that lit up the cave a great distance all around.
precisely as stated
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading The cave was over the volcano and then away to the west on the side of a black, black lake.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CRUBBY After the dragon had finished his luncheon, he became very warm--so warm that those on his back felt like pieces of browning toast, so it was suggested that they should all go to a cave that the dragon knew about, and step off on something more comfortable.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The cave was over the volcano and then away to the west on the side of a black, black lake.
at the time that
From this reading When the dragon entered the cave, everything was pitch black, but all the dragon had to do was open his mouth and out leaped a flaming torch that lit up the cave a great distance all around.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a very large cave filled with stalagmites and stalactites that formed many gaily colored columns, and many fantastic rooms.
