used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her country, the Land of the Selinites, was much larger, and had a population of three million.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Wheezing Ramph They traveled as fast as they could, and when tired they hid in some cave or secret nook.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It extended from a space on the south, which was open, and had never been explored, to another open space on the northeast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Wheezing Ramph They traveled as fast as they could, and when tired they hid in some cave or secret nook.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It extended from a space on the south, which was open, and had never been explored, to another open space on the northeast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had perpetual light but Moawha did not know where the light came from, and had never heard of the sun.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It had perpetual light but Moawha did not know where the light came from, and had never heard of the sun.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading The Wheezing Ramph They traveled as fast as they could, and when tired they hid in some cave or secret nook.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Wheezing Ramph They traveled as fast as they could, and when tired they hid in some cave or secret nook.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It had perpetual light but Moawha did not know where the light came from, and had never heard of the sun.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading It extended from a space on the south, which was open, and had never been explored, to another open space on the northeast.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading It extended from a space on the south, which was open, and had never been explored, to another open space on the northeast.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The Wheezing Ramph They traveled as fast as they could, and when tired they hid in some cave or secret nook.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her country, the Land of the Selinites, was much larger, and had a population of three million.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It had perpetual light but Moawha did not know where the light came from, and had never heard of the sun.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her country, the Land of the Selinites, was much larger, and had a population of three million.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The Wheezing Ramph They traveled as fast as they could, and when tired they hid in some cave or secret nook.
ten 10s
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Wheezing Ramph They traveled as fast as they could, and when tired they hid in some cave or secret nook.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It extended from a space on the south, which was open, and had never been explored, to another open space on the northeast.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It had perpetual light but Moawha did not know where the light came from, and had never heard of the sun.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Her country, the Land of the Selinites, was much larger, and had a population of three million.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Her country, the Land of the Selinites, was much larger, and had a population of three million.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It had perpetual light but Moawha did not know where the light came from, and had never heard of the sun.
the force of workers available
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Her country, the Land of the Selinites, was much larger, and had a population of three million.
Moawha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her country, the Land of the Selinites, was much larger, and had a population of three million.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It extended from a space on the south, which was open, and had never been explored, to another open space on the northeast.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading The Wheezing Ramph They traveled as fast as they could, and when tired they hid in some cave or secret nook.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading It extended from a space on the south, which was open, and had never been explored, to another open space on the northeast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It extended from a space on the south, which was open, and had never been explored, to another open space on the northeast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It extended from a space on the south, which was open, and had never been explored, to another open space on the northeast.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Wheezing Ramph They traveled as fast as they could, and when tired they hid in some cave or secret nook.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading It had perpetual light but Moawha did not know where the light came from, and had never heard of the sun.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
Ramph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Wheezing Ramph They traveled as fast as they could, and when tired they hid in some cave or secret nook.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The Wheezing Ramph They traveled as fast as they could, and when tired they hid in some cave or secret nook.
Selinites
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her country, the Land of the Selinites, was much larger, and had a population of three million.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Wheezing Ramph They traveled as fast as they could, and when tired they hid in some cave or secret nook.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It extended from a space on the south, which was open, and had never been explored, to another open space on the northeast.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It extended from a space on the south, which was open, and had never been explored, to another open space on the northeast.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It had perpetual light but Moawha did not know where the light came from, and had never heard of the sun.
Taunan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Wheezing Ramph They traveled as fast as they could, and when tired they hid in some cave or secret nook.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Wheezing Ramph They traveled as fast as they could, and when tired they hid in some cave or secret nook.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The Wheezing Ramph They traveled as fast as they could, and when tired they hid in some cave or secret nook.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It extended from a space on the south, which was open, and had never been explored, to another open space on the northeast.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading The Wheezing Ramph They traveled as fast as they could, and when tired they hid in some cave or secret nook.
precisely as stated
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
WheezingadjectiveUS /ˈwiːzɪŋ/
relating to breathing with a whistling sound
From this reading The Wheezing Ramph They traveled as fast as they could, and when tired they hid in some cave or secret nook.
at the time that
From this reading The Wheezing Ramph They traveled as fast as they could, and when tired they hid in some cave or secret nook.
in or at the place that
From this reading It had perpetual light but Moawha did not know where the light came from, and had never heard of the sun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It extended from a space on the south, which was open, and had never been explored, to another open space on the northeast.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading From Moawha the three Americans learned that the country she called Taunan was not very large, the population consisting of about one hundred and fifty thousand men, women and children.
