used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was much better to sit without moving, and Udo’s quick instructions were not wasted.
CAVERNnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He was not Udo, the kinsman and companion who had so often shared this refuge with Hammersley in the hunting days.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hammersley could never remember the time when the muzzle of a weapon had seemed so large.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He was not Udo, the kinsman and companion who had so often shared this refuge with Hammersley in the hunting days.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading He was Germany.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was not Udo, the kinsman and companion who had so often shared this refuge with Hammersley in the hunting days.
Hammersley
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From this reading He was not Udo, the kinsman and companion who had so often shared this refuge with Hammersley in the hunting days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading He was not Udo, the kinsman and companion who had so often shared this refuge with Hammersley in the hunting days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading It was much better to sit without moving, and Udo’s quick instructions were not wasted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was much better to sit without moving, and Udo’s quick instructions were not wasted.
kinsmannounUS /ˈkɪnzmæn/
a male relative
From this reading He was not Udo, the kinsman and companion who had so often shared this refuge with Hammersley in the hunting days.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hammersley could never remember the time when the muzzle of a weapon had seemed so large.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
in motion
From this reading It was much better to sit without moving, and Udo’s quick instructions were not wasted.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was much better to sit without moving, and Udo’s quick instructions were not wasted.
muzzlenounUS /ˈmʌzəl/
the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading Hammersley could never remember the time when the muzzle of a weapon had seemed so large.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Hammersley could never remember the time when the muzzle of a weapon had seemed so large.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not Udo, the kinsman and companion who had so often shared this refuge with Hammersley in the hunting days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hammersley could never remember the time when the muzzle of a weapon had seemed so large.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was not Udo, the kinsman and companion who had so often shared this refuge with Hammersley in the hunting days.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading It was much better to sit without moving, and Udo’s quick instructions were not wasted.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading He was not Udo, the kinsman and companion who had so often shared this refuge with Hammersley in the hunting days.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Hammersley could never remember the time when the muzzle of a weapon had seemed so large.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading He was not Udo, the kinsman and companion who had so often shared this refuge with Hammersley in the hunting days.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
be seated
From this reading It was much better to sit without moving, and Udo’s quick instructions were not wasted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was not Udo, the kinsman and companion who had so often shared this refuge with Hammersley in the hunting days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was not Udo, the kinsman and companion who had so often shared this refuge with Hammersley in the hunting days.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hammersley could never remember the time when the muzzle of a weapon had seemed so large.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
Udo
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From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
Udo's
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From this reading It was much better to sit without moving, and Udo’s quick instructions were not wasted.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not Udo, the kinsman and companion who had so often shared this refuge with Hammersley in the hunting days.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading It was much better to sit without moving, and Udo’s quick instructions were not wasted.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was much better to sit without moving, and Udo’s quick instructions were not wasted.
at the time that
From this reading Hammersley could never remember the time when the muzzle of a weapon had seemed so large.
which person or people
From this reading He was not Udo, the kinsman and companion who had so often shared this refuge with Hammersley in the hunting days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not Udo, the kinsman and companion who had so often shared this refuge with Hammersley in the hunting days.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was much better to sit without moving, and Udo’s quick instructions were not wasted.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE CAVERN Udo loomed against the light and the uniform he wore seemed to give the projecting weapon a new significance.
