aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She could not understand how he could be so indifferent about the fate of her only friend.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Kalus had long since fallen asleep, something which troubled her deeply.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Peering down at the entrance of the larger cave, Sylviana kept her vigil.
awesomeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːsəm/
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
From this reading She had passed much of the time by studying the awesome landscape that opened so broadly before her, her first unobstructed view.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She could not understand how he could be so indifferent about the fate of her only friend.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had passed much of the time by studying the awesome landscape that opened so broadly before her, her first unobstructed view.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
broadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading She had passed much of the time by studying the awesome landscape that opened so broadly before her, her first unobstructed view.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had passed much of the time by studying the awesome landscape that opened so broadly before her, her first unobstructed view.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Peering down at the entrance of the larger cave, Sylviana kept her vigil.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not understand how he could be so indifferent about the fate of her only friend.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Kalus had long since fallen asleep, something which troubled her deeply.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Peering down at the entrance of the larger cave, Sylviana kept her vigil.
one or the other of two
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Peering down at the entrance of the larger cave, Sylviana kept her vigil.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Kalus had long since fallen asleep, something which troubled her deeply.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading She could not understand how he could be so indifferent about the fate of her only friend.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had passed much of the time by studying the awesome landscape that opened so broadly before her, her first unobstructed view.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She could not understand how he could be so indifferent about the fate of her only friend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kalus had long since fallen asleep, something which troubled her deeply.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not understand how he could be so indifferent about the fate of her only friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Peering down at the entrance of the larger cave, Sylviana kept her vigil.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
how
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From this reading She could not understand how he could be so indifferent about the fate of her only friend.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading She could not understand how he could be so indifferent about the fate of her only friend.
and nothing more
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
Kalus
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From this reading Kalus had long since fallen asleep, something which troubled her deeply.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Peering down at the entrance of the larger cave, Sylviana kept her vigil.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading She had passed much of the time by studying the awesome landscape that opened so broadly before her, her first unobstructed view.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Peering down at the entrance of the larger cave, Sylviana kept her vigil.
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Kalus had long since fallen asleep, something which troubled her deeply.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had passed much of the time by studying the awesome landscape that opened so broadly before her, her first unobstructed view.
nichenounUS /nɪtʃ/
a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
not any; not one
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not understand how he could be so indifferent about the fate of her only friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peering down at the entrance of the larger cave, Sylviana kept her vigil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
and nothing more
From this reading She could not understand how he could be so indifferent about the fate of her only friend.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She had passed much of the time by studying the awesome landscape that opened so broadly before her, her first unobstructed view.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She had passed much of the time by studying the awesome landscape that opened so broadly before her, her first unobstructed view.
PeeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Peering down at the entrance of the larger cave, Sylviana kept her vigil.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not understand how he could be so indifferent about the fate of her only friend.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Kalus had long since fallen asleep, something which troubled her deeply.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She could not understand how he could be so indifferent about the fate of her only friend.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Kalus had long since fallen asleep, something which troubled her deeply.
spidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
not in physical motion
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading She had passed much of the time by studying the awesome landscape that opened so broadly before her, her first unobstructed view.
Sylviana
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From this reading Peering down at the entrance of the larger cave, Sylviana kept her vigil.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had passed much of the time by studying the awesome landscape that opened so broadly before her, her first unobstructed view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peering down at the entrance of the larger cave, Sylviana kept her vigil.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had passed much of the time by studying the awesome landscape that opened so broadly before her, her first unobstructed view.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Kalus had long since fallen asleep, something which troubled her deeply.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She could not understand how he could be so indifferent about the fate of her only friend.
unobstructedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəbˈstrʌktɪd/
free from impediment or obstruction or hindrance
From this reading She had passed much of the time by studying the awesome landscape that opened so broadly before her, her first unobstructed view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading She had passed much of the time by studying the awesome landscape that opened so broadly before her, her first unobstructed view.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading Peering down at the entrance of the larger cave, Sylviana kept her vigil.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Kalus had long since fallen asleep, something which troubled her deeply.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading She herself had remained on the lip of rock just beyond the smaller niche for what seemed an eternity, and still had seen no sign of either wolf or spider.
