used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading After a supreme effort they were able to climb back over the rocks to where the slide ended, but were unable to go any farther.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a supreme effort they were able to climb back over the rocks to where the slide ended, but were unable to go any farther.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She realized better than Rex did what they were up against.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After a supreme effort they were able to climb back over the rocks to where the slide ended, but were unable to go any farther.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After a supreme effort they were able to climb back over the rocks to where the slide ended, but were unable to go any farther.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She realized better than Rex did what they were up against.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
cañon
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From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading After a supreme effort they were able to climb back over the rocks to where the slide ended, but were unable to go any farther.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She realized better than Rex did what they were up against.
doesn't
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From this reading ‘It doesn’t look very promising,’ said Rex wearily.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading After a supreme effort they were able to climb back over the rocks to where the slide ended, but were unable to go any farther.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading After a supreme effort they were able to climb back over the rocks to where the slide ended, but were unable to go any farther.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading After a supreme effort they were able to climb back over the rocks to where the slide ended, but were unable to go any farther.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nan sat down on a rock, tired out from the climb.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After a supreme effort they were able to climb back over the rocks to where the slide ended, but were unable to go any farther.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ‘It doesn’t look very promising,’ said Rex wearily.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nan sat down on a rock, tired out from the climb.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After a supreme effort they were able to climb back over the rocks to where the slide ended, but were unable to go any farther.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading ‘It doesn’t look very promising,’ said Rex wearily.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She realized better than Rex did what they were up against.
RexnounUS /reks/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Nan sat down on a rock, tired out from the climb.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading After a supreme effort they were able to climb back over the rocks to where the slide ended, but were unable to go any farther.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘It doesn’t look very promising,’ said Rex wearily.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Nan sat down on a rock, tired out from the climb.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She realized better than Rex did what they were up against.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading After a supreme effort they were able to climb back over the rocks to where the slide ended, but were unable to go any farther.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading After a supreme effort they were able to climb back over the rocks to where the slide ended, but were unable to go any farther.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She realized better than Rex did what they were up against.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Nan sat down on a rock, tired out from the climb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She realized better than Rex did what they were up against.
precisely as stated
From this reading ‘It doesn’t look very promising,’ said Rex wearily.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading ‘It doesn’t look very promising,’ said Rex wearily.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She realized better than Rex did what they were up against.
in or at the place that
From this reading Nan and Rex wandered down the cañon below where they had first entered it, but were unable to find a way out.
