used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I see a faint light," said Marian, touching the arm of the doctor just in front of her.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading All stood still while their leader rasped the phosphorus against the dry cement at his side.
(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 All stood still while their leader rasped the phosphorus against the dry cement at his side.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "It is the starlight at the mouth of the tunnel: this is a good time to strike another match."
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "I see a faint light," said Marian, touching the arm of the doctor just in front of her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It is the starlight at the mouth of the tunnel: this is a good time to strike another match."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The tiny light did not give the view they sought, but it showed there was no need of stopping on the way.
cementnounUS /səˈment/
concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
From this reading All stood still while their leader rasped the phosphorus against the dry cement at his side.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading FROM DARKNESS TO DAWN.
the first light of day
From this reading FROM DARKNESS TO DAWN.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The tiny light did not give the view they sought, but it showed there was no need of stopping on the way.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "I see a faint light," said Marian, touching the arm of the doctor just in front of her.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading All stood still while their leader rasped the phosphorus against the dry cement at his side.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading "I see a faint light," said Marian, touching the arm of the doctor just in front of her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM DARKNESS TO DAWN.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "I see a faint light," said Marian, touching the arm of the doctor just in front of her.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The tiny light did not give the view they sought, but it showed there was no need of stopping on the way.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It is the starlight at the mouth of the tunnel: this is a good time to strike another match."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I see a faint light," said Marian, touching the arm of the doctor just in front of her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All stood still while their leader rasped the phosphorus against the dry cement at his side.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see a faint light," said Marian, touching the arm of the doctor just in front of her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I see a faint light," said Marian, touching the arm of the doctor just in front of her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is the starlight at the mouth of the tunnel: this is a good time to strike another match."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is the starlight at the mouth of the tunnel: this is a good time to strike another match."
and nothing more
From this reading "I see a faint light," said Marian, touching the arm of the doctor just in front of her.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading All stood still while their leader rasped the phosphorus against the dry cement at his side.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "I see a faint light," said Marian, touching the arm of the doctor just in front of her.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading "I see a faint light," said Marian, touching the arm of the doctor just in front of her.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading "It is the starlight at the mouth of the tunnel: this is a good time to strike another match."
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "It is the starlight at the mouth of the tunnel: this is a good time to strike another match."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The tiny light did not give the view they sought, but it showed there was no need of stopping on the way.
not any; not one
From this reading The tiny light did not give the view they sought, but it showed there was no need of stopping on the way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The tiny light did not give the view they sought, but it showed there was no need of stopping on the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I see a faint light," said Marian, touching the arm of the doctor just in front of her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The tiny light did not give the view they sought, but it showed there was no need of stopping on the way.
phosphorusnounUS /ˈfɑːsfərəs/
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading All stood still while their leader rasped the phosphorus against the dry cement at his side.
raspedverbUS /ræspt/
past form of “rasp” — scrape with a rasp
From this reading All stood still while their leader rasped the phosphorus against the dry cement at his side.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I see a faint light," said Marian, touching the arm of the doctor just in front of her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see a faint light," said Marian, touching the arm of the doctor just in front of her.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The tiny light did not give the view they sought, but it showed there was no need of stopping on the way.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading All stood still while their leader rasped the phosphorus against the dry cement at his side.
that is looked for
From this reading The tiny light did not give the view they sought, but it showed there was no need of stopping on the way.
starlightnounUS /ˈstɑːrlaɪt/
the light of the stars
From this reading "It is the starlight at the mouth of the tunnel: this is a good time to strike another match."
not in physical motion
From this reading All stood still while their leader rasped the phosphorus against the dry cement at his side.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading All stood still while their leader rasped the phosphorus against the dry cement at his side.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading The tiny light did not give the view they sought, but it showed there was no need of stopping on the way.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "It is the starlight at the mouth of the tunnel: this is a good time to strike another match."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I see a faint light," said Marian, touching the arm of the doctor just in front of her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All stood still while their leader rasped the phosphorus against the dry cement at his side.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The tiny light did not give the view they sought, but it showed there was no need of stopping on the way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tiny light did not give the view they sought, but it showed there was no need of stopping on the way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It is the starlight at the mouth of the tunnel: this is a good time to strike another match."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It is the starlight at the mouth of the tunnel: this is a good time to strike another match."
very small
From this reading The tiny light did not give the view they sought, but it showed there was no need of stopping on the way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM DARKNESS TO DAWN.
arousing affect
From this reading "I see a faint light," said Marian, touching the arm of the doctor just in front of her.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading "It is the starlight at the mouth of the tunnel: this is a good time to strike another match."
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The tiny light did not give the view they sought, but it showed there was no need of stopping on the way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tiny light did not give the view they sought, but it showed there was no need of stopping on the way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The tiny light did not give the view they sought, but it showed there was no need of stopping on the way.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All stood still while their leader rasped the phosphorus against the dry cement at his side.
