used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And the rain, that had ceased for a little while just before that loud crash, again pattered down.
anew
From this reading And the rain, that had ceased for a little while just before that loud crash, again pattered down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And the rain, that had ceased for a little while just before that loud crash, again pattered down.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Another landslide--a small one,” Tinny answered, as he and Jerry walked in from the mouth of the cavern.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Another landslide--a small one,” Tinny answered, as he and Jerry walked in from the mouth of the cavern.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Another landslide--a small one,” Tinny answered, as he and Jerry walked in from the mouth of the cavern.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Is it headed this way?” asked Cromley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “What’s the matter out there?” called Ned, who was helping Bob with the meal at the campfire in the cave.
for the reason that
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Darkness, more black because of the momentary bright glare, settled down over everything outside the cave.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And the rain, that had ceased for a little while just before that loud crash, again pattered down.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Darkness, more black because of the momentary bright glare, settled down over everything outside the cave.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “What’s the matter out there?” called Ned, who was helping Bob with the meal at the campfire in the cave.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Darkness, more black because of the momentary bright glare, settled down over everything outside the cave.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “What’s the matter out there?” called Ned, who was helping Bob with the meal at the campfire in the cave.
campfirenounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/
a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
From this reading “What’s the matter out there?” called Ned, who was helping Bob with the meal at the campfire in the cave.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Darkness, more black because of the momentary bright glare, settled down over everything outside the cave.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading “Another landslide--a small one,” Tinny answered, as he and Jerry walked in from the mouth of the cavern.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading And the rain, that had ceased for a little while just before that loud crash, again pattered down.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading And the rain, that had ceased for a little while just before that loud crash, again pattered down.
Cromley
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From this reading “Is it headed this way?” asked Cromley.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Darkness, more black because of the momentary bright glare, settled down over everything outside the cave.
DIREadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Darkness, more black because of the momentary bright glare, settled down over everything outside the cave.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Darkness, more black because of the momentary bright glare, settled down over everything outside the cave.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Darkness, more black because of the momentary bright glare, settled down over everything outside the cave.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And the rain, that had ceased for a little while just before that loud crash, again pattered down.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Another landslide--a small one,” Tinny answered, as he and Jerry walked in from the mouth of the cavern.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Darkness, more black because of the momentary bright glare, settled down over everything outside the cave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And the rain, that had ceased for a little while just before that loud crash, again pattered down.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Another landslide--a small one,” Tinny answered, as he and Jerry walked in from the mouth of the cavern.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading “Is it headed this way?” asked Cromley.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading “What’s the matter out there?” called Ned, who was helping Bob with the meal at the campfire in the cave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Darkness, more black because of the momentary bright glare, settled down over everything outside the cave.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is it headed this way?” asked Cromley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Is it headed this way?” asked Cromley.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “Another landslide--a small one,” Tinny answered, as he and Jerry walked in from the mouth of the cavern.
and nothing more
From this reading And the rain, that had ceased for a little while just before that loud crash, again pattered down.
landslidenounUS /ˈlændslaɪd/
an overwhelming electoral victory
From this reading “Another landslide--a small one,” Tinny answered, as he and Jerry walked in from the mouth of the cavern.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And the rain, that had ceased for a little while just before that loud crash, again pattered down.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading And the rain, that had ceased for a little while just before that loud crash, again pattered down.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “What’s the matter out there?” called Ned, who was helping Bob with the meal at the campfire in the cave.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading “What’s the matter out there?” called Ned, who was helping Bob with the meal at the campfire in the cave.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Darkness, more black because of the momentary bright glare, settled down over everything outside the cave.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Darkness, more black because of the momentary bright glare, settled down over everything outside the cave.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading “Another landslide--a small one,” Tinny answered, as he and Jerry walked in from the mouth of the cavern.
Ned
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From this reading “What’s the matter out there?” called Ned, who was helping Bob with the meal at the campfire in the cave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Darkness, more black because of the momentary bright glare, settled down over everything outside the cave.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Another landslide--a small one,” Tinny answered, as he and Jerry walked in from the mouth of the cavern.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “What’s the matter out there?” called Ned, who was helping Bob with the meal at the campfire in the cave.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Darkness, more black because of the momentary bright glare, settled down over everything outside the cave.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Darkness, more black because of the momentary bright glare, settled down over everything outside the cave.
patteredverbUS /ˈpætərd/
past form of “patter” — rain gently
From this reading And the rain, that had ceased for a little while just before that loud crash, again pattered down.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Darkness, more black because of the momentary bright glare, settled down over everything outside the cave.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading And the rain, that had ceased for a little while just before that loud crash, again pattered down.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Darkness, more black because of the momentary bright glare, settled down over everything outside the cave.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Another landslide--a small one,” Tinny answered, as he and Jerry walked in from the mouth of the cavern.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And the rain, that had ceased for a little while just before that loud crash, again pattered down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Darkness, more black because of the momentary bright glare, settled down over everything outside the cave.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “What’s the matter out there?” called Ned, who was helping Bob with the meal at the campfire in the cave.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Is it headed this way?” asked Cromley.
TinnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɪni/
of or containing tin
From this reading “Another landslide--a small one,” Tinny answered, as he and Jerry walked in from the mouth of the cavern.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading “Another landslide--a small one,” Tinny answered, as he and Jerry walked in from the mouth of the cavern.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What’s the matter out there?” called Ned, who was helping Bob with the meal at the campfire in the cave.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Is it headed this way?” asked Cromley.
What's
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From this reading “What’s the matter out there?” called Ned, who was helping Bob with the meal at the campfire in the cave.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And the rain, that had ceased for a little while just before that loud crash, again pattered down.
which person or people
From this reading “What’s the matter out there?” called Ned, who was helping Bob with the meal at the campfire in the cave.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “What’s the matter out there?” called Ned, who was helping Bob with the meal at the campfire in the cave.
