used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ATTEMPT THAT FAILED Once within the cave, Belle took a deep breath.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading They were still alive, at all events.
(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 They were still alive, at all events.
in addition
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ATTEMPT THAT FAILED Once within the cave, Belle took a deep breath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were still alive, at all events.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading AN ATTEMPT THAT FAILED Once within the cave, Belle took a deep breath.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading AN ATTEMPT THAT FAILED Once within the cave, Belle took a deep breath.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading AN ATTEMPT THAT FAILED Once within the cave, Belle took a deep breath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading AN ATTEMPT THAT FAILED Once within the cave, Belle took a deep breath.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading AN ATTEMPT THAT FAILED Once within the cave, Belle took a deep breath.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading They were still alive, at all events.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading AN ATTEMPT THAT FAILED Once within the cave, Belle took a deep breath.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nothing had happened yet.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Nothing had happened yet.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
leveledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
past form of “level” — aim at
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing had happened yet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
on one occasion
From this reading AN ATTEMPT THAT FAILED Once within the cave, Belle took a deep breath.
and nothing more
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
passagewaynounUS /ˈpæsədʒweɪ/
a passage between rooms or between buildings
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
not in physical motion
From this reading They were still alive, at all events.
in a swift manner
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN ATTEMPT THAT FAILED Once within the cave, Belle took a deep breath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ATTEMPT THAT FAILED Once within the cave, Belle took a deep breath.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were still alive, at all events.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading AN ATTEMPT THAT FAILED Once within the cave, Belle took a deep breath.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were still alive, at all events.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She led the way toward the light they had seen, and, to her amazement, she discovered that on the left a passageway led to another cavern, larger than the first, which also was illuminated.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading AN ATTEMPT THAT FAILED Once within the cave, Belle took a deep breath.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Hearing a shuffling step behind them, the girls turned swiftly, but it was only the old woman, the light from the lamp in the wall shining on the metal of her leveled revolver.
but in spite of that
From this reading Nothing had happened yet.
