Chapter IV · The Underground Home

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The cave was large and roomy, and the rocks out of which it was hollowed were of a deep brown colour.

(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 There was a fine large fireplace, and overhead, near the ceiling, were hung baskets and fishing-tackle and all sorts of things likely to be useful to cave-dwellers.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

at or in or to any place

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Wendy had not been long there before she had improved the home and made it as comfortable as her own nursery.

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading There was a fine large fireplace, and overhead, near the ceiling, were hung baskets and fishing-tackle and all sorts of things likely to be useful to cave-dwellers.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There was a fine large fireplace, and overhead, near the ceiling, were hung baskets and fishing-tackle and all sorts of things likely to be useful to cave-dwellers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Wendy had not been long there before she had improved the home and made it as comfortable as her own nursery.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Wendy had not been long there before she had improved the home and made it as comfortable as her own nursery.

superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The cave was large and roomy, and the rocks out of which it was hollowed were of a deep brown colour.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It is wonderful what clever girls can do, even with the poorest materials.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading The cave was large and roomy, and the rocks out of which it was hollowed were of a deep brown colour.

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From this reading There was a fine large fireplace, and overhead, near the ceiling, were hung baskets and fishing-tackle and all sorts of things likely to be useful to cave-dwellers.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading There was a fine large fireplace, and overhead, near the ceiling, were hung baskets and fishing-tackle and all sorts of things likely to be useful to cave-dwellers.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading It is wonderful what clever girls can do, even with the poorest materials.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading The cave was large and roomy, and the rocks out of which it was hollowed were of a deep brown colour.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Wendy had not been long there before she had improved the home and made it as comfortable as her own nursery.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The cave was large and roomy, and the rocks out of which it was hollowed were of a deep brown colour.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is wonderful what clever girls can do, even with the poorest materials.

divisible by two

From this reading It is wonderful what clever girls can do, even with the poorest materials.

at any time

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading There was a fine large fireplace, and overhead, near the ceiling, were hung baskets and fishing-tackle and all sorts of things likely to be useful to cave-dwellers.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading There was a fine large fireplace, and overhead, near the ceiling, were hung baskets and fishing-tackle and all sorts of things likely to be useful to cave-dwellers.

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From this reading There was a fine large fireplace, and overhead, near the ceiling, were hung baskets and fishing-tackle and all sorts of things likely to be useful to cave-dwellers.

set up or found

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading It is wonderful what clever girls can do, even with the poorest materials.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Wendy had not been long there before she had improved the home and made it as comfortable as her own nursery.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Wendy had not been long there before she had improved the home and made it as comfortable as her own nursery.

past form of “hollow” — remove the inner part or the core of

From this reading The cave was large and roomy, and the rocks out of which it was hollowed were of a deep brown colour.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading There was a fine large fireplace, and overhead, near the ceiling, were hung baskets and fishing-tackle and all sorts of things likely to be useful to cave-dwellers.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Wendy had not been long there before she had improved the home and made it as comfortable as her own nursery.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is wonderful what clever girls can do, even with the poorest materials.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The cave was large and roomy, and the rocks out of which it was hollowed were of a deep brown colour.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The cave was large and roomy, and the rocks out of which it was hollowed were of a deep brown colour.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading There was a fine large fireplace, and overhead, near the ceiling, were hung baskets and fishing-tackle and all sorts of things likely to be useful to cave-dwellers.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Wendy had not been long there before she had improved the home and made it as comfortable as her own nursery.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Wendy had not been long there before she had improved the home and made it as comfortable as her own nursery.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading It is wonderful what clever girls can do, even with the poorest materials.

in a joyous manner

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading There was a fine large fireplace, and overhead, near the ceiling, were hung baskets and fishing-tackle and all sorts of things likely to be useful to cave-dwellers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Wendy had not been long there before she had improved the home and made it as comfortable as her own nursery.

a child's room for a baby

From this reading Wendy had not been long there before she had improved the home and made it as comfortable as her own nursery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The cave was large and roomy, and the rocks out of which it was hollowed were of a deep brown colour.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The cave was large and roomy, and the rocks out of which it was hollowed were of a deep brown colour.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading There was a fine large fireplace, and overhead, near the ceiling, were hung baskets and fishing-tackle and all sorts of things likely to be useful to cave-dwellers.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Wendy had not been long there before she had improved the home and made it as comfortable as her own nursery.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It is wonderful what clever girls can do, even with the poorest materials.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The cave was large and roomy, and the rocks out of which it was hollowed were of a deep brown colour.

an associate who shares a room with you

From this reading The cave was large and roomy, and the rocks out of which it was hollowed were of a deep brown colour.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Wendy had not been long there before she had improved the home and made it as comfortable as her own nursery.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading There was a fine large fireplace, and overhead, near the ceiling, were hung baskets and fishing-tackle and all sorts of things likely to be useful to cave-dwellers.

superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a fine large fireplace, and overhead, near the ceiling, were hung baskets and fishing-tackle and all sorts of things likely to be useful to cave-dwellers.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There was a fine large fireplace, and overhead, near the ceiling, were hung baskets and fishing-tackle and all sorts of things likely to be useful to cave-dwellers.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There was a fine large fireplace, and overhead, near the ceiling, were hung baskets and fishing-tackle and all sorts of things likely to be useful to cave-dwellers.

under the level of the ground

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

being of use or service

From this reading There was a fine large fireplace, and overhead, near the ceiling, were hung baskets and fishing-tackle and all sorts of things likely to be useful to cave-dwellers.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The cave was large and roomy, and the rocks out of which it was hollowed were of a deep brown colour.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is wonderful what clever girls can do, even with the poorest materials.

in or at the place that

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The cave was large and roomy, and the rocks out of which it was hollowed were of a deep brown colour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is wonderful what clever girls can do, even with the poorest materials.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading It is wonderful what clever girls can do, even with the poorest materials.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The days passed merrily in the underground home, where Wendy was the sweetest little mother, and Peter the bravest father you could ever have found anywhere.