used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading What claimed their greatest attention, however, was the fact that the mountain they were on was evidently of volcanic origin.
axesnounUS /ˈæksɪz/
plural of “ax” — an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To the west they thought they could descry land, but in every other direction the ocean stretched unbroken to the horizon.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
choppedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːpt/
prepared by cutting
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading What claimed their greatest attention, however, was the fact that the mountain they were on was evidently of volcanic origin.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To the west they thought they could descry land, but in every other direction the ocean stretched unbroken to the horizon.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
descryverbUS /deˈskraɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading To the west they thought they could descry land, but in every other direction the ocean stretched unbroken to the horizon.
DEVIL-FISH
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From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading To the west they thought they could descry land, but in every other direction the ocean stretched unbroken to the horizon.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Here the going was easier, and in a few hours they had reached the summit of the highest peak.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To the west they thought they could descry land, but in every other direction the ocean stretched unbroken to the horizon.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading What claimed their greatest attention, however, was the fact that the mountain they were on was evidently of volcanic origin.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading From here they had a wide view of the far flung expanse of waters.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading What claimed their greatest attention, however, was the fact that the mountain they were on was evidently of volcanic origin.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading From here they had a wide view of the far flung expanse of waters.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Here the going was easier, and in a few hours they had reached the summit of the highest peak.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading From here they had a wide view of the far flung expanse of waters.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From here they had a wide view of the far flung expanse of waters.
the act of departing
From this reading Here the going was easier, and in a few hours they had reached the summit of the highest peak.
highest in quality
From this reading What claimed their greatest attention, however, was the fact that the mountain they were on was evidently of volcanic origin.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here the going was easier, and in a few hours they had reached the summit of the highest peak.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the going was easier, and in a few hours they had reached the summit of the highest peak.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Here the going was easier, and in a few hours they had reached the summit of the highest peak.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading To the west they thought they could descry land, but in every other direction the ocean stretched unbroken to the horizon.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Here the going was easier, and in a few hours they had reached the summit of the highest peak.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading What claimed their greatest attention, however, was the fact that the mountain they were on was evidently of volcanic origin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here the going was easier, and in a few hours they had reached the summit of the highest peak.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading To the west they thought they could descry land, but in every other direction the ocean stretched unbroken to the horizon.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading What claimed their greatest attention, however, was the fact that the mountain they were on was evidently of volcanic origin.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading To the west they thought they could descry land, but in every other direction the ocean stretched unbroken to the horizon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What claimed their greatest attention, however, was the fact that the mountain they were on was evidently of volcanic origin.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading What claimed their greatest attention, however, was the fact that the mountain they were on was evidently of volcanic origin.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To the west they thought they could descry land, but in every other direction the ocean stretched unbroken to the horizon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Here the going was easier, and in a few hours they had reached the summit of the highest peak.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Here the going was easier, and in a few hours they had reached the summit of the highest peak.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading To the west they thought they could descry land, but in every other direction the ocean stretched unbroken to the horizon.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Here the going was easier, and in a few hours they had reached the summit of the highest peak.
TENTACLESnounUS /ˈtentəkəlz/
plural of “tentacle” — something that acts like a tentacle in its ability to grasp and hold
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading What claimed their greatest attention, however, was the fact that the mountain they were on was evidently of volcanic origin.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
thinnedadjectiveUS /θɪnd/
mixed with water
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To the west they thought they could descry land, but in every other direction the ocean stretched unbroken to the horizon.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the west they thought they could descry land, but in every other direction the ocean stretched unbroken to the horizon.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading To the west they thought they could descry land, but in every other direction the ocean stretched unbroken to the horizon.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From here they had a wide view of the far flung expanse of waters.
volcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
From this reading What claimed their greatest attention, however, was the fact that the mountain they were on was evidently of volcanic origin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here the going was easier, and in a few hours they had reached the summit of the highest peak.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading From here they had a wide view of the far flung expanse of waters.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What claimed their greatest attention, however, was the fact that the mountain they were on was evidently of volcanic origin.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading To the west they thought they could descry land, but in every other direction the ocean stretched unbroken to the horizon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What claimed their greatest attention, however, was the fact that the mountain they were on was evidently of volcanic origin.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading From here they had a wide view of the far flung expanse of waters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TENTACLES OF THE DEVIL-FISH Armed with keen knives and axes, they chopped a way through the dense jungle growth, finding that it thinned out as they mounted the steep ridges that formed the center of the island.
