used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The side of the brown sandstone cliff was perforated like a gigantic rabbit warren.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
amphibiousadjectiveUS /æmˈfɪbiəs/
relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia
From this reading I could not believe in the marvellous amphibious monster that had come out of the sea, and for fifty years or more had lived in the heart of these cliffs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I could not believe in the marvellous amphibious monster that had come out of the sea, and for fifty years or more had lived in the heart of these cliffs.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading In places columns of brick upheld the roof, and the walls had been trimmed and levelled by a tool.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The side of the brown sandstone cliff was perforated like a gigantic rabbit warren.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In places columns of brick upheld the roof, and the walls had been trimmed and levelled by a tool.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading The side of the brown sandstone cliff was perforated like a gigantic rabbit warren.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading In places columns of brick upheld the roof, and the walls had been trimmed and levelled by a tool.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I could not believe in the marvellous amphibious monster that had come out of the sea, and for fifty years or more had lived in the heart of these cliffs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
excavationsnounUS /ˌekskəˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “excavation” — the act of digging
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading I could not believe in the marvellous amphibious monster that had come out of the sea, and for fifty years or more had lived in the heart of these cliffs.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
made afraid
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading The side of the brown sandstone cliff was perforated like a gigantic rabbit warren.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I could not believe in the marvellous amphibious monster that had come out of the sea, and for fifty years or more had lived in the heart of these cliffs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
levelledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
inflected form of “level” — aim at
From this reading In places columns of brick upheld the roof, and the walls had been trimmed and levelled by a tool.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The side of the brown sandstone cliff was perforated like a gigantic rabbit warren.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I could not believe in the marvellous amphibious monster that had come out of the sea, and for fifty years or more had lived in the heart of these cliffs.
lordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading I could not believe in the marvellous amphibious monster that had come out of the sea, and for fifty years or more had lived in the heart of these cliffs.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading I could not believe in the marvellous amphibious monster that had come out of the sea, and for fifty years or more had lived in the heart of these cliffs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I could not believe in the marvellous amphibious monster that had come out of the sea, and for fifty years or more had lived in the heart of these cliffs.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not believe in the marvellous amphibious monster that had come out of the sea, and for fifty years or more had lived in the heart of these cliffs.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The side of the brown sandstone cliff was perforated like a gigantic rabbit warren.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I could not believe in the marvellous amphibious monster that had come out of the sea, and for fifty years or more had lived in the heart of these cliffs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I could not believe in the marvellous amphibious monster that had come out of the sea, and for fifty years or more had lived in the heart of these cliffs.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
perforatedadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrfəreɪtɪd/
having a hole cut through
From this reading The side of the brown sandstone cliff was perforated like a gigantic rabbit warren.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In places columns of brick upheld the roof, and the walls had been trimmed and levelled by a tool.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading The side of the brown sandstone cliff was perforated like a gigantic rabbit warren.
recountedverbUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading In places columns of brick upheld the roof, and the walls had been trimmed and levelled by a tool.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
sandstonenounUS /ˈsændstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
From this reading The side of the brown sandstone cliff was perforated like a gigantic rabbit warren.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I could not believe in the marvellous amphibious monster that had come out of the sea, and for fifty years or more had lived in the heart of these cliffs.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The side of the brown sandstone cliff was perforated like a gigantic rabbit warren.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
express in words
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The side of the brown sandstone cliff was perforated like a gigantic rabbit warren.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
Thulenoun
a town in northwestern Greenland; during World War II a United States naval base was built there
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading In places columns of brick upheld the roof, and the walls had been trimmed and levelled by a tool.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading In places columns of brick upheld the roof, and the walls had been trimmed and levelled by a tool.
upheldverbUS /əpˈheld/
inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading In places columns of brick upheld the roof, and the walls had been trimmed and levelled by a tool.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
the act of using
From this reading I guessed--for it was a point upon which Dream could tell me nothing--that the lords of Thule had at one time some intention of making use of these natural excavations, and that they had been frightened from their task by the absurd superstition which Dream had recounted to me.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading In places columns of brick upheld the roof, and the walls had been trimmed and levelled by a tool.
warrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading The side of the brown sandstone cliff was perforated like a gigantic rabbit warren.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The side of the brown sandstone cliff was perforated like a gigantic rabbit warren.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I judged the cliffs to be natural in character, but in the labyrinth of passages and rooms upon which one first entered, much artificial work had been done.
a late time of life
From this reading I could not believe in the marvellous amphibious monster that had come out of the sea, and for fifty years or more had lived in the heart of these cliffs.
