used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
at or in the front
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Yet she took her way, not without assurance, even along the inky corridor, and her pace, while not rapid, was far from snail-like.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In a moment she had been lost from view among the shadows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Yet she took her way, not without assurance, even along the inky corridor, and her pace, while not rapid, was far from snail-like.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In a moment she had been lost from view among the shadows.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Yet she took her way, not without assurance, even along the inky corridor, and her pace, while not rapid, was far from snail-like.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet she took her way, not without assurance, even along the inky corridor, and her pace, while not rapid, was far from snail-like.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Yet she took her way, not without assurance, even along the inky corridor, and her pace, while not rapid, was far from snail-like.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
start firing a weapon
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
set up or found
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In a moment she had been lost from view among the shadows.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
grayishadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪɪʃ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a moment she had been lost from view among the shadows.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a moment she had been lost from view among the shadows.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
inkyadjectiveUS /ˈɪŋki/
of the color of black ink
From this reading Yet she took her way, not without assurance, even along the inky corridor, and her pace, while not rapid, was far from snail-like.
located inward
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading In a moment she had been lost from view among the shadows.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
most important element
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
engage in
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment she had been lost from view among the shadows.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet she took her way, not without assurance, even along the inky corridor, and her pace, while not rapid, was far from snail-like.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Yet she took her way, not without assurance, even along the inky corridor, and her pace, while not rapid, was far from snail-like.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
with low volume
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Yet she took her way, not without assurance, even along the inky corridor, and her pace, while not rapid, was far from snail-like.
reassembling
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From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
RoundingnounUS /ˈraʊndɪŋ/
(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading In a moment she had been lost from view among the shadows.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a moment she had been lost from view among the shadows.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
snail-like
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From this reading Yet she took her way, not without assurance, even along the inky corridor, and her pace, while not rapid, was far from snail-like.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
move hurridly
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
StrikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
express in words
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was only a few minutes before, passing another turn, she could make out a faint grayish radiance ahead; and toward this she proceeded at increased speed, while the light, although never approaching brightness, grew constantly more distinct.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Yet she took her way, not without assurance, even along the inky corridor, and her pace, while not rapid, was far from snail-like.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Rounding a turn at the end of the main gallery, she found herself in a blackness so absolute that her eyes could tell her nothing and she had to rely absolutely upon her groping fingers.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In a moment she had been lost from view among the shadows.
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet she took her way, not without assurance, even along the inky corridor, and her pace, while not rapid, was far from snail-like.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Yet she took her way, not without assurance, even along the inky corridor, and her pace, while not rapid, was far from snail-like.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading _The Wonder Stick Strikes_ While the battered remnants of the attacking force were reassembling before the cave fire, one of the women made her way quietly out of a wailing group of her sisters, and slipped unnoticed toward the inner recesses of the cavern.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet she took her way, not without assurance, even along the inky corridor, and her pace, while not rapid, was far from snail-like.
