used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He doubted if any one had been over that particular trail from the Garden on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
the lower side of anything
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
a youthful male person
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at last they stood upon the surer foundation of the bottom of the chasm.
chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading But at last they stood upon the surer foundation of the bottom of the chasm.
CHUNKYadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌŋki/
like or containing small sticky lumps
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
couldn't
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From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading As a matter of fact, Dad had led them into new fields.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading He doubted if any one had been over that particular trail from the Garden on.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
at any time
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, Dad had led them into new fields.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading As a matter of fact, Dad had led them into new fields.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading But at last they stood upon the surer foundation of the bottom of the chasm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He doubted if any one had been over that particular trail from the Garden on.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He doubted if any one had been over that particular trail from the Garden on.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He doubted if any one had been over that particular trail from the Garden on.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As a matter of fact, Dad had led them into new fields.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
immediately past
From this reading But at last they stood upon the surer foundation of the bottom of the chasm.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading As a matter of fact, Dad had led them into new fields.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, Dad had led them into new fields.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As a matter of fact, Dad had led them into new fields.
not any; not one
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He doubted if any one had been over that particular trail from the Garden on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He doubted if any one had been over that particular trail from the Garden on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He doubted if any one had been over that particular trail from the Garden on.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
prophesiedverbUS /ˈprɑːfəsaɪd/
inflected form of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
on the contrary
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
except for; apart from
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But at last they stood upon the surer foundation of the bottom of the chasm.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
sureradjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrər/
comparative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But at last they stood upon the surer foundation of the bottom of the chasm.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As a matter of fact, Dad had led them into new fields.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
troddenverbUS /ˈtrɑːdən/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHUNKY WANTS TO GO HOME Instead of a half hour, as had been prophesied, a full hour elapsed before they reached the bottom of the trail that was practically no trail at all.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Tad was sure that the guide couldn't find his way back over the same ground, or rather rock, to save his life, for the boy could find nothing that looked as if the foot of man had ever trodden upon it before.
