used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nimbus looked swiftly about him for a second, and then he said: “Fortunately, this is not an active volcano, so we’ll slip into the crater.”
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Nimbus looked swiftly about him for a second, and then he said: “Fortunately, this is not an active volcano, so we’ll slip into the crater.”
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading He led the way toward a cavelike opening right in the summit of the mountain--an opening which led downward diagonally, so that it afforded ample shelter.
anew
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading He led the way toward a cavelike opening right in the summit of the mountain--an opening which led downward diagonally, so that it afforded ample shelter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nimbus looked swiftly about him for a second, and then he said: “Fortunately, this is not an active volcano, so we’ll slip into the crater.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy hesitated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
cavelike
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From this reading He led the way toward a cavelike opening right in the summit of the mountain--an opening which led downward diagonally, so that it afforded ample shelter.
cometnounUS /ˈkɑːmət/
(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
couldn't
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From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
craternounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading Nimbus looked swiftly about him for a second, and then he said: “Fortunately, this is not an active volcano, so we’ll slip into the crater.”
diagonallyadverbUS /daɪˈæɡənəli/
in a diagonal manner
From this reading He led the way toward a cavelike opening right in the summit of the mountain--an opening which led downward diagonally, so that it afforded ample shelter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading He led the way toward a cavelike opening right in the summit of the mountain--an opening which led downward diagonally, so that it afforded ample shelter.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
EquatornounUS /ɪˈkweɪtər/
an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
at any time
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nimbus looked swiftly about him for a second, and then he said: “Fortunately, this is not an active volcano, so we’ll slip into the crater.”
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Nimbus looked swiftly about him for a second, and then he said: “Fortunately, this is not an active volcano, so we’ll slip into the crater.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Billy hesitated.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nimbus looked swiftly about him for a second, and then he said: “Fortunately, this is not an active volcano, so we’ll slip into the crater.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He led the way toward a cavelike opening right in the summit of the mountain--an opening which led downward diagonally, so that it afforded ample shelter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nimbus looked swiftly about him for a second, and then he said: “Fortunately, this is not an active volcano, so we’ll slip into the crater.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
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 He led the way toward a cavelike opening right in the summit of the mountain--an opening which led downward diagonally, so that it afforded ample shelter.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nimbus looked swiftly about him for a second, and then he said: “Fortunately, this is not an active volcano, so we’ll slip into the crater.”
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He led the way toward a cavelike opening right in the summit of the mountain--an opening which led downward diagonally, so that it afforded ample shelter.
NimbusnounUS /ˈnɪmbəs/
a dark grey cloud bearing rain
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nimbus looked swiftly about him for a second, and then he said: “Fortunately, this is not an active volcano, so we’ll slip into the crater.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading He led the way toward a cavelike opening right in the summit of the mountain--an opening which led downward diagonally, so that it afforded ample shelter.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
PASSIVEadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
with speed
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He led the way toward a cavelike opening right in the summit of the mountain--an opening which led downward diagonally, so that it afforded ample shelter.
runawaynounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nimbus looked swiftly about him for a second, and then he said: “Fortunately, this is not an active volcano, so we’ll slip into the crater.”
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Nimbus looked swiftly about him for a second, and then he said: “Fortunately, this is not an active volcano, so we’ll slip into the crater.”
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading He led the way toward a cavelike opening right in the summit of the mountain--an opening which led downward diagonally, so that it afforded ample shelter.
single-handedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəlˈhændɪd/
unsupported by other people
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
move stealthily
From this reading Nimbus looked swiftly about him for a second, and then he said: “Fortunately, this is not an active volcano, so we’ll slip into the crater.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nimbus looked swiftly about him for a second, and then he said: “Fortunately, this is not an active volcano, so we’ll slip into the crater.”
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading He led the way toward a cavelike opening right in the summit of the mountain--an opening which led downward diagonally, so that it afforded ample shelter.
in a swift manner
From this reading Nimbus looked swiftly about him for a second, and then he said: “Fortunately, this is not an active volcano, so we’ll slip into the crater.”
carry out
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Nimbus looked swiftly about him for a second, and then he said: “Fortunately, this is not an active volcano, so we’ll slip into the crater.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
a special situation
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nimbus looked swiftly about him for a second, and then he said: “Fortunately, this is not an active volcano, so we’ll slip into the crater.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He led the way toward a cavelike opening right in the summit of the mountain--an opening which led downward diagonally, so that it afforded ample shelter.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
VOLCANOnounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE PASSIVE VOLCANO Of course there was but one thing to do, and that was to escape as quickly as possible.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He led the way toward a cavelike opening right in the summit of the mountain--an opening which led downward diagonally, so that it afforded ample shelter.
we'll
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From this reading Nimbus looked swiftly about him for a second, and then he said: “Fortunately, this is not an active volcano, so we’ll slip into the crater.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He led the way toward a cavelike opening right in the summit of the mountain--an opening which led downward diagonally, so that it afforded ample shelter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
a late time of life
From this reading Even Nimbus, powerful as he was, couldn’t control a runaway Equator single-handed, and if the Evening Star were ever turned into a comet it would take years of patient effort on the part of her parents to turn her back into a Star again.
