used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Where are the others?" he asked, as they sat down on a pile of skins near one wall.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "We must have exercise in the open air almost daily if we are to be in condition to put up a good fight during the Games."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "We must have exercise in the open air almost daily if we are to be in condition to put up a good fight during the Games."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Where are the others?" he asked, as they sat down on a pile of skins near one wall.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading "In the arena, I suppose," Katon replied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where are the others?" he asked, as they sat down on a pile of skins near one wall.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We must have exercise in the open air almost daily if we are to be in condition to put up a good fight during the Games."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
a state at a particular time
From this reading "We must have exercise in the open air almost daily if we are to be in condition to put up a good fight during the Games."
every day; without missing a day
From this reading "We must have exercise in the open air almost daily if we are to be in condition to put up a good fight during the Games."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Where are the others?" he asked, as they sat down on a pile of skins near one wall.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "We must have exercise in the open air almost daily if we are to be in condition to put up a good fight during the Games."
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading "We must have exercise in the open air almost daily if we are to be in condition to put up a good fight during the Games."
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "We must have exercise in the open air almost daily if we are to be in condition to put up a good fight during the Games."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
GamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "We must have exercise in the open air almost daily if we are to be in condition to put up a good fight during the Games."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "We must have exercise in the open air almost daily if we are to be in condition to put up a good fight during the Games."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We must have exercise in the open air almost daily if we are to be in condition to put up a good fight during the Games."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where are the others?" he asked, as they sat down on a pile of skins near one wall.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "In the arena, I suppose," Katon replied.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "We must have exercise in the open air almost daily if we are to be in condition to put up a good fight during the Games."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In the arena, I suppose," Katon replied.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just what are these 'Games,' Katon?
Katon
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From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "We must have exercise in the open air almost daily if we are to be in condition to put up a good fight during the Games."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Where are the others?" he asked, as they sat down on a pile of skins near one wall.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Where are the others?" he asked, as they sat down on a pile of skins near one wall.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Where are the others?" he asked, as they sat down on a pile of skins near one wall.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "We must have exercise in the open air almost daily if we are to be in condition to put up a good fight during the Games."
others
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From this reading "Where are the others?" he asked, as they sat down on a pile of skins near one wall.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "Where are the others?" he asked, as they sat down on a pile of skins near one wall.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "We must have exercise in the open air almost daily if we are to be in condition to put up a good fight during the Games."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "In the arena, I suppose," Katon replied.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Where are the others?" he asked, as they sat down on a pile of skins near one wall.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading "Where are the others?" he asked, as they sat down on a pile of skins near one wall.
express a supposition
From this reading "In the arena, I suppose," Katon replied.
Tharn
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From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Just what are these 'Games,' Katon?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where are the others?" he asked, as they sat down on a pile of skins near one wall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We must have exercise in the open air almost daily if we are to be in condition to put up a good fight during the Games."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "We must have exercise in the open air almost daily if we are to be in condition to put up a good fight during the Games."
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 "Where are the others?" he asked, as they sat down on a pile of skins near one wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We must have exercise in the open air almost daily if we are to be in condition to put up a good fight during the Games."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Just what are these 'Games,' Katon?
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where are the others?" he asked, as they sat down on a pile of skins near one wall.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Woman Against Woman As the door closed behind Tharn and Katon, the former noticed that, but for themselves, the great cell was empty of life.
