used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A piece of old ivory went clattering to the floor.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading For some hours Marian had not thought of the ancient treasure found in the cave, but once she began unrolling her sleeping bag she was reminded of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Their spare clothing was stowed away in their sleeping bags.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading The two girls had carried no suit-case, satchel or duffel bag on this trip.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Their spare clothing was stowed away in their sleeping bags.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For some hours Marian had not thought of the ancient treasure found in the cave, but once she began unrolling her sleeping bag she was reminded of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For some hours Marian had not thought of the ancient treasure found in the cave, but once she began unrolling her sleeping bag she was reminded of it.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The two girls had carried no suit-case, satchel or duffel bag on this trip.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading For some hours Marian had not thought of the ancient treasure found in the cave, but once she began unrolling her sleeping bag she was reminded of it.
clatteringverbUS /ˈklætərɪŋ/
-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound
From this reading A piece of old ivory went clattering to the floor.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Their spare clothing was stowed away in their sleeping bags.
duffelnounUS /ˈdʌfəl/
a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings
From this reading The two girls had carried no suit-case, satchel or duffel bag on this trip.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading A piece of old ivory went clattering to the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
set up or found
From this reading For some hours Marian had not thought of the ancient treasure found in the cave, but once she began unrolling her sleeping bag she was reminded of it.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The two girls had carried no suit-case, satchel or duffel bag on this trip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two girls had carried no suit-case, satchel or duffel bag on this trip.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For some hours Marian had not thought of the ancient treasure found in the cave, but once she began unrolling her sleeping bag she was reminded of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For some hours Marian had not thought of the ancient treasure found in the cave, but once she began unrolling her sleeping bag she was reminded of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their spare clothing was stowed away in their sleeping bags.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For some hours Marian had not thought of the ancient treasure found in the cave, but once she began unrolling her sleeping bag she was reminded of it.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading A piece of old ivory went clattering to the floor.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
set afire or burning
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading For some hours Marian had not thought of the ancient treasure found in the cave, but once she began unrolling her sleeping bag she was reminded of it.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
not any; not one
From this reading The two girls had carried no suit-case, satchel or duffel bag on this trip.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For some hours Marian had not thought of the ancient treasure found in the cave, but once she began unrolling her sleeping bag she was reminded of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For some hours Marian had not thought of the ancient treasure found in the cave, but once she began unrolling her sleeping bag she was reminded of it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A piece of old ivory went clattering to the floor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The two girls had carried no suit-case, satchel or duffel bag on this trip.
on one occasion
From this reading For some hours Marian had not thought of the ancient treasure found in the cave, but once she began unrolling her sleeping bag she was reminded of it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The two girls had carried no suit-case, satchel or duffel bag on this trip.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading A piece of old ivory went clattering to the floor.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading For some hours Marian had not thought of the ancient treasure found in the cave, but once she began unrolling her sleeping bag she was reminded of it.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
satchelnoun
luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
From this reading The two girls had carried no suit-case, satchel or duffel bag on this trip.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some hours Marian had not thought of the ancient treasure found in the cave, but once she began unrolling her sleeping bag she was reminded of it.
sledsnounUS /sledz/
plural of “sled” — a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Their spare clothing was stowed away in their sleeping bags.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some hours Marian had not thought of the ancient treasure found in the cave, but once she began unrolling her sleeping bag she was reminded of it.
refrain from harming
From this reading Their spare clothing was stowed away in their sleeping bags.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading Their spare clothing was stowed away in their sleeping bags.
suit-case
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From this reading The two girls had carried no suit-case, satchel or duffel bag on this trip.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two girls had carried no suit-case, satchel or duffel bag on this trip.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their spare clothing was stowed away in their sleeping bags.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The two girls had carried no suit-case, satchel or duffel bag on this trip.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For some hours Marian had not thought of the ancient treasure found in the cave, but once she began unrolling her sleeping bag she was reminded of it.
tip-toed
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From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading For some hours Marian had not thought of the ancient treasure found in the cave, but once she began unrolling her sleeping bag she was reminded of it.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The two girls had carried no suit-case, satchel or duffel bag on this trip.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two girls had carried no suit-case, satchel or duffel bag on this trip.
unlashed
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From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
unrollingverbUS /ˌʌnˈroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “unroll” — reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading For some hours Marian had not thought of the ancient treasure found in the cave, but once she began unrolling her sleeping bag she was reminded of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their spare clothing was stowed away in their sleeping bags.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A piece of old ivory went clattering to the floor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
at the time that
From this reading When their host had lighted their way to the room that was to be theirs for the night, and had retired to his large room, they tip-toed back to their sleds, unlashed their sleeping bags and carried them as they were to their room.
