used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each now touched his ear to the wall, which was a better conductor of sound than the air.
AFFGHAR
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From this reading WANA AFFGHAR OF PUNEPUT.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Each now touched his ear to the wall, which was a better conductor of sound than the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They did not speak continuously, and modulated their words so that it was impossible to catch their meaning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a result, both heard persons talking.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It was quite clear, however, that the strangers on the other side were aware that some kind of danger threatened them, for they used the utmost care.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Each now touched his ear to the wall, which was a better conductor of sound than the air.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As a result, both heard persons talking.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was quite clear, however, that the strangers on the other side were aware that some kind of danger threatened them, for they used the utmost care.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading They did not speak continuously, and modulated their words so that it was impossible to catch their meaning.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was quite clear, however, that the strangers on the other side were aware that some kind of danger threatened them, for they used the utmost care.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading Each now touched his ear to the wall, which was a better conductor of sound than the air.
continuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəsli/
at every point
From this reading They did not speak continuously, and modulated their words so that it was impossible to catch their meaning.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It was quite clear, however, that the strangers on the other side were aware that some kind of danger threatened them, for they used the utmost care.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not speak continuously, and modulated their words so that it was impossible to catch their meaning.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each now touched his ear to the wall, which was a better conductor of sound than the air.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Each now touched his ear to the wall, which was a better conductor of sound than the air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was quite clear, however, that the strangers on the other side were aware that some kind of danger threatened them, for they used the utmost care.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As a result, both heard persons talking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Each now touched his ear to the wall, which was a better conductor of sound than the air.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was quite clear, however, that the strangers on the other side were aware that some kind of danger threatened them, for they used the utmost care.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading They did not speak continuously, and modulated their words so that it was impossible to catch their meaning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They did not speak continuously, and modulated their words so that it was impossible to catch their meaning.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was quite clear, however, that the strangers on the other side were aware that some kind of danger threatened them, for they used the utmost care.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading They did not speak continuously, and modulated their words so that it was impossible to catch their meaning.
modulatedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːdʒjuːleɪtɪd/
changed or adjusted in pitch, tone, or volume
From this reading They did not speak continuously, and modulated their words so that it was impossible to catch their meaning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not speak continuously, and modulated their words so that it was impossible to catch their meaning.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Each now touched his ear to the wall, which was a better conductor of sound than the air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WANA AFFGHAR OF PUNEPUT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was quite clear, however, that the strangers on the other side were aware that some kind of danger threatened them, for they used the utmost care.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was quite clear, however, that the strangers on the other side were aware that some kind of danger threatened them, for they used the utmost care.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading As a result, both heard persons talking.
PUNEPUT
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From this reading WANA AFFGHAR OF PUNEPUT.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite clear, however, that the strangers on the other side were aware that some kind of danger threatened them, for they used the utmost care.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a result, both heard persons talking.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was quite clear, however, that the strangers on the other side were aware that some kind of danger threatened them, for they used the utmost care.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They did not speak continuously, and modulated their words so that it was impossible to catch their meaning.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was quite clear, however, that the strangers on the other side were aware that some kind of danger threatened them, for they used the utmost care.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Each now touched his ear to the wall, which was a better conductor of sound than the air.
express in speech
From this reading They did not speak continuously, and modulated their words so that it was impossible to catch their meaning.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It was quite clear, however, that the strangers on the other side were aware that some kind of danger threatened them, for they used the utmost care.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading As a result, both heard persons talking.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Each now touched his ear to the wall, which was a better conductor of sound than the air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They did not speak continuously, and modulated their words so that it was impossible to catch their meaning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Each now touched his ear to the wall, which was a better conductor of sound than the air.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They did not speak continuously, and modulated their words so that it was impossible to catch their meaning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was quite clear, however, that the strangers on the other side were aware that some kind of danger threatened them, for they used the utmost care.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not speak continuously, and modulated their words so that it was impossible to catch their meaning.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading It was quite clear, however, that the strangers on the other side were aware that some kind of danger threatened them, for they used the utmost care.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each now touched his ear to the wall, which was a better conductor of sound than the air.
having come into contact
From this reading Each now touched his ear to the wall, which was a better conductor of sound than the air.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It was quite clear, however, that the strangers on the other side were aware that some kind of danger threatened them, for they used the utmost care.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading It was quite clear, however, that the strangers on the other side were aware that some kind of danger threatened them, for they used the utmost care.
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 Each now touched his ear to the wall, which was a better conductor of sound than the air.
WANA
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From this reading WANA AFFGHAR OF PUNEPUT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each now touched his ear to the wall, which was a better conductor of sound than the air.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was quite clear, however, that the strangers on the other side were aware that some kind of danger threatened them, for they used the utmost care.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Each now touched his ear to the wall, which was a better conductor of sound than the air.
the words that are spoken
From this reading They did not speak continuously, and modulated their words so that it was impossible to catch their meaning.
