used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The valley in which he lived was full of game, but as a result, was also full of predators, many larger and more powerful than himself.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
(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 Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
in addition
From this reading The valley in which he lived was full of game, but as a result, was also full of predators, many larger and more powerful than himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The valley in which he lived was full of game, but as a result, was also full of predators, many larger and more powerful than himself.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But hunger was not the real danger.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Though rarely forced to do it, he knew he was capable of hunting on his own.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But hunger was not the real danger.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Though rarely forced to do it, he knew he was capable of hunting on his own.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The valley in which he lived was full of game, but as a result, was also full of predators, many larger and more powerful than himself.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The valley in which he lived was full of game, but as a result, was also full of predators, many larger and more powerful than himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He also knew that some were highly specialized killers, and ruthless in their struggle to survive.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The valley in which he lived was full of game, but as a result, was also full of predators, many larger and more powerful than himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading But hunger was not the real danger.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Though rarely forced to do it, he knew he was capable of hunting on his own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though rarely forced to do it, he knew he was capable of hunting on his own.
Kalus
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From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
killersnounUS /ˈkɪlərz/
plural of “killer” — someone who causes the death of a person or animal
From this reading He also knew that some were highly specialized killers, and ruthless in their struggle to survive.
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 Though rarely forced to do it, he knew he was capable of hunting on his own.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The valley in which he lived was full of game, but as a result, was also full of predators, many larger and more powerful than himself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The valley in which he lived was full of game, but as a result, was also full of predators, many larger and more powerful than himself.
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 The valley in which he lived was full of game, but as a result, was also full of predators, many larger and more powerful than himself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The valley in which he lived was full of game, but as a result, was also full of predators, many larger and more powerful than himself.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But hunger was not the real danger.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though rarely forced to do it, he knew he was capable of hunting on his own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Though rarely forced to do it, he knew he was capable of hunting on his own.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The valley in which he lived was full of game, but as a result, was also full of predators, many larger and more powerful than himself.
predatorsnounUS /ˈpredətərz/
plural of “predator” — someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading The valley in which he lived was full of game, but as a result, was also full of predators, many larger and more powerful than himself.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Though rarely forced to do it, he knew he was capable of hunting on his own.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But hunger was not the real danger.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The valley in which he lived was full of game, but as a result, was also full of predators, many larger and more powerful than himself.
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading He also knew that some were highly specialized killers, and ruthless in their struggle to survive.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He also knew that some were highly specialized killers, and ruthless in their struggle to survive.
specializedadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəlaɪzd/
developed or designed for a special activity or function
From this reading He also knew that some were highly specialized killers, and ruthless in their struggle to survive.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He also knew that some were highly specialized killers, and ruthless in their struggle to survive.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The valley in which he lived was full of game, but as a result, was also full of predators, many larger and more powerful than himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He also knew that some were highly specialized killers, and ruthless in their struggle to survive.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though rarely forced to do it, he knew he was capable of hunting on his own.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
hard to endure
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The valley in which he lived was full of game, but as a result, was also full of predators, many larger and more powerful than himself.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Truly alone for the first time in his life, Kalus wandered aimlessly, trying to put back the pieces of all that had happened, and think of the things he must now do to survive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though rarely forced to do it, he knew he was capable of hunting on his own.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He also knew that some were highly specialized killers, and ruthless in their struggle to survive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The valley in which he lived was full of game, but as a result, was also full of predators, many larger and more powerful than himself.
