used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
AbnounUS /æb/
a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MAMMOTH AT BAY.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading THE MAMMOTH AT BAY.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
exultinglyadverb
in an exultant manner
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had news, great news!
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had news, great news!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had news, great news!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
kitchen-midden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
MAMMOTHadjectiveUS /ˈmæməθ/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading THE MAMMOTH AT BAY.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He had news, great news!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
One-Ear
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
ShellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
not in physical motion
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAMMOTH AT BAY.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
at the time that
From this reading It was late autumn, and a light snow covered the ground, when one day a cave man, panting for breath, came running down the river bank and paused at the cave of One-Ear.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He told his story hurriedly, and then was taken into the cave and given meat, while Ab, seizing his weapons, fled downward further still toward the great kitchen-midden of the Shell People.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Just as ages and ages later, not far from the same region, some Scottish runner carried the fiery cross, Ab ran exultingly with the news it was his to bring.
