used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We entered the opening, swimming in a group with Atar leading.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was already new territory for us.
in addition
From this reading On both sides the dark water stretched out as far as we could see into blackness also.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Our hunting expeditions had never taken us even as far as this; we were always content to remain in Marinoid waters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our hunting expeditions had never taken us even as far as this; we were always content to remain in Marinoid waters.
Atarnoun
essential oil or perfume obtained from flowers
From this reading We entered the opening, swimming in a group with Atar leading.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading On both sides the dark water stretched out as far as we could see into blackness also.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
the two together, not just one
From this reading On both sides the dark water stretched out as far as we could see into blackness also.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Our hunting expeditions had never taken us even as far as this; we were always content to remain in Marinoid waters.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On both sides the dark water stretched out as far as we could see into blackness also.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading On both sides the dark water stretched out as far as we could see into blackness also.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading We entered the opening, swimming in a group with Atar leading.
divisible by two
From this reading Our hunting expeditions had never taken us even as far as this; we were always content to remain in Marinoid waters.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Our hunting expeditions had never taken us even as far as this; we were always content to remain in Marinoid waters.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Our hunting expeditions had never taken us even as far as this; we were always content to remain in Marinoid waters.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was already new territory for us.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading We entered the opening, swimming in a group with Atar leading.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our hunting expeditions had never taken us even as far as this; we were always content to remain in Marinoid waters.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Our hunting expeditions had never taken us even as far as this; we were always content to remain in Marinoid waters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We entered the opening, swimming in a group with Atar leading.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On both sides the dark water stretched out as far as we could see into blackness also.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was already new territory for us.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading We entered the opening, swimming in a group with Atar leading.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
Marinoid
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From this reading Our hunting expeditions had never taken us even as far as this; we were always content to remain in Marinoid waters.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Our hunting expeditions had never taken us even as far as this; we were always content to remain in Marinoid waters.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was already new territory for us.
not any; not one
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading We entered the opening, swimming in a group with Atar leading.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hunting expeditions had never taken us even as far as this; we were always content to remain in Marinoid waters.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On both sides the dark water stretched out as far as we could see into blackness also.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Our hunting expeditions had never taken us even as far as this; we were always content to remain in Marinoid waters.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On both sides the dark water stretched out as far as we could see into blackness also.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On both sides the dark water stretched out as far as we could see into blackness also.
in the near future
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading On both sides the dark water stretched out as far as we could see into blackness also.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading We entered the opening, swimming in a group with Atar leading.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Our hunting expeditions had never taken us even as far as this; we were always content to remain in Marinoid waters.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading It was already new territory for us.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We entered the opening, swimming in a group with Atar leading.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Our hunting expeditions had never taken us even as far as this; we were always content to remain in Marinoid waters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our hunting expeditions had never taken us even as far as this; we were always content to remain in Marinoid waters.
two times
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As we advanced, the rocky ceiling overhead was closing down on us, until soon there was no more than twice the length of our bodies between it and the floor.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was already new territory for us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was already new territory for us.
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 On both sides the dark water stretched out as far as we could see into blackness also.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Our hunting expeditions had never taken us even as far as this; we were always content to remain in Marinoid waters.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We entered the opening, swimming in a group with Atar leading.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our hunting expeditions had never taken us even as far as this; we were always content to remain in Marinoid waters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We entered the opening, swimming in a group with Atar leading.
