used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading Some power within forced his aching body to its needs.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He felt like a unit suddenly hurled against the universe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
basicadjectiveUS /ˈbeɪsɪk/
pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
From this reading Every possible human help was removed, bringing him face to face with basic forces.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first shock had been similar to that which a diver feels when receiving no response to a tug upon the life line.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Some power within forced his aching body to its needs.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Every possible human help was removed, bringing him face to face with basic forces.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
power to direct or determine
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
divernounUS /ˈdaɪvər/
someone who works underwater
From this reading The first shock had been similar to that which a diver feels when receiving no response to a tug upon the life line.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every possible human help was removed, bringing him face to face with basic forces.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading The first shock had been similar to that which a diver feels when receiving no response to a tug upon the life line.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt like a unit suddenly hurled against the universe.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first shock had been similar to that which a diver feels when receiving no response to a tug upon the life line.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Some power within forced his aching body to its needs.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Every possible human help was removed, bringing him face to face with basic forces.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first shock had been similar to that which a diver feels when receiving no response to a tug upon the life line.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt like a unit suddenly hurled against the universe.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Every possible human help was removed, bringing him face to face with basic forces.
not accessible to view
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every possible human help was removed, bringing him face to face with basic forces.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some power within forced his aching body to its needs.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Every possible human help was removed, bringing him face to face with basic forces.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading He felt like a unit suddenly hurled against the universe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Some power within forced his aching body to its needs.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The first shock had been similar to that which a diver feels when receiving no response to a tug upon the life line.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He felt like a unit suddenly hurled against the universe.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The first shock had been similar to that which a diver feels when receiving no response to a tug upon the life line.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Some power within forced his aching body to its needs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
not any; not one
From this reading The first shock had been similar to that which a diver feels when receiving no response to a tug upon the life line.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Every possible human help was removed, bringing him face to face with basic forces.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Some power within forced his aching body to its needs.
with speed
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading The first shock had been similar to that which a diver feels when receiving no response to a tug upon the life line.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Every possible human help was removed, bringing him face to face with basic forces.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading The first shock had been similar to that which a diver feels when receiving no response to a tug upon the life line.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The first shock had been similar to that which a diver feels when receiving no response to a tug upon the life line.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The first shock had been similar to that which a diver feels when receiving no response to a tug upon the life line.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some power within forced his aching body to its needs.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He felt like a unit suddenly hurled against the universe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first shock had been similar to that which a diver feels when receiving no response to a tug upon the life line.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some power within forced his aching body to its needs.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading The first shock had been similar to that which a diver feels when receiving no response to a tug upon the life line.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading He felt like a unit suddenly hurled against the universe.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He felt like a unit suddenly hurled against the universe.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The first shock had been similar to that which a diver feels when receiving no response to a tug upon the life line.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every possible human help was removed, bringing him face to face with basic forces.
at the time that
From this reading The first shock had been similar to that which a diver feels when receiving no response to a tug upon the life line.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first shock had been similar to that which a diver feels when receiving no response to a tug upon the life line.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading _The Hidden Cave_ In the face of this new emergency Wilson, as a real man will, quickly regained control of himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every possible human help was removed, bringing him face to face with basic forces.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Some power within forced his aching body to its needs.
