used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had a glimpse of the outside world, and an experience below the surface of the earth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had been an eventful day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had a glimpse of the outside world, and an experience below the surface of the earth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They could explain the one far away on the sea; but the other, close at hand, was a mystery.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They could explain the one far away on the sea; but the other, close at hand, was a mystery.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been an eventful day.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading They had a glimpse of the outside world, and an experience below the surface of the earth.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were unsatisfying.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They could explain the one far away on the sea; but the other, close at hand, was a mystery.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading They could explain the one far away on the sea; but the other, close at hand, was a mystery.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading THE EXCITING HUNT IN THE FOREST They returned to their home with conflicting emotions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could explain the one far away on the sea; but the other, close at hand, was a mystery.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It had been an eventful day.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading They had a glimpse of the outside world, and an experience below the surface of the earth.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading THE EXCITING HUNT IN THE FOREST They returned to their home with conflicting emotions.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading It had been an eventful day.
EXCITINGadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading THE EXCITING HUNT IN THE FOREST They returned to their home with conflicting emotions.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading They had a glimpse of the outside world, and an experience below the surface of the earth.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading They could explain the one far away on the sea; but the other, close at hand, was a mystery.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They could explain the one far away on the sea; but the other, close at hand, was a mystery.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE EXCITING HUNT IN THE FOREST They returned to their home with conflicting emotions.
a quick look
From this reading They had a glimpse of the outside world, and an experience below the surface of the earth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been an eventful day.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They could explain the one far away on the sea; but the other, close at hand, was a mystery.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE EXCITING HUNT IN THE FOREST They returned to their home with conflicting emotions.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading THE EXCITING HUNT IN THE FOREST They returned to their home with conflicting emotions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EXCITING HUNT IN THE FOREST They returned to their home with conflicting emotions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been an eventful day.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading They could explain the one far away on the sea; but the other, close at hand, was a mystery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had a glimpse of the outside world, and an experience below the surface of the earth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They could explain the one far away on the sea; but the other, close at hand, was a mystery.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They could explain the one far away on the sea; but the other, close at hand, was a mystery.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They could explain the one far away on the sea; but the other, close at hand, was a mystery.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading They had a glimpse of the outside world, and an experience below the surface of the earth.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE EXCITING HUNT IN THE FOREST They returned to their home with conflicting emotions.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading They could explain the one far away on the sea; but the other, close at hand, was a mystery.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading They had a glimpse of the outside world, and an experience below the surface of the earth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXCITING HUNT IN THE FOREST They returned to their home with conflicting emotions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE EXCITING HUNT IN THE FOREST They returned to their home with conflicting emotions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE EXCITING HUNT IN THE FOREST They returned to their home with conflicting emotions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EXCITING HUNT IN THE FOREST They returned to their home with conflicting emotions.
unsatisfyingadjectiveUS /ənˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading Both were unsatisfying.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They could explain the one far away on the sea; but the other, close at hand, was a mystery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both were unsatisfying.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE EXCITING HUNT IN THE FOREST They returned to their home with conflicting emotions.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They had a glimpse of the outside world, and an experience below the surface of the earth.
