used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had thought of them several times, but, as yet, had not dared to go below to see if they were safe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must not be supposed that I had forgotten my money belt and the documents belonging to our firm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading It must not be supposed that I had forgotten my money belt and the documents belonging to our firm.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading I had thought of them several times, but, as yet, had not dared to go below to see if they were safe.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading It must not be supposed that I had forgotten my money belt and the documents belonging to our firm.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Now, however, both Dan and I hurried to the stateroom which we had occupied.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had thought of them several times, but, as yet, had not dared to go below to see if they were safe.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
Dan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, however, both Dan and I hurried to the stateroom which we had occupied.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading I had thought of them several times, but, as yet, had not dared to go below to see if they were safe.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It must not be supposed that I had forgotten my money belt and the documents belonging to our firm.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading It must not be supposed that I had forgotten my money belt and the documents belonging to our firm.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading It must not be supposed that I had forgotten my money belt and the documents belonging to our firm.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I had thought of them several times, but, as yet, had not dared to go below to see if they were safe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
not accessible to view
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Now, however, both Dan and I hurried to the stateroom which we had occupied.
HOWITZERnounUS /ˈhaʊətsər/
a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
From this reading THE WRECKING OF THE HOWITZER.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Now, however, both Dan and I hurried to the stateroom which we had occupied.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It must not be supposed that I had forgotten my money belt and the documents belonging to our firm.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I had thought of them several times, but, as yet, had not dared to go below to see if they were safe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must not be supposed that I had forgotten my money belt and the documents belonging to our firm.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It must not be supposed that I had forgotten my money belt and the documents belonging to our firm.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must not be supposed that I had forgotten my money belt and the documents belonging to our firm.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It must not be supposed that I had forgotten my money belt and the documents belonging to our firm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It must not be supposed that I had forgotten my money belt and the documents belonging to our firm.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, however, both Dan and I hurried to the stateroom which we had occupied.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Now, however, both Dan and I hurried to the stateroom which we had occupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WRECKING OF THE HOWITZER.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It must not be supposed that I had forgotten my money belt and the documents belonging to our firm.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
reloadverbUS /riˈloʊd/
load anew
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading I had thought of them several times, but, as yet, had not dared to go below to see if they were safe.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had thought of them several times, but, as yet, had not dared to go below to see if they were safe.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading Now, however, both Dan and I hurried to the stateroom which we had occupied.
required or under orders
From this reading It must not be supposed that I had forgotten my money belt and the documents belonging to our firm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WRECKING OF THE HOWITZER.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I had thought of them several times, but, as yet, had not dared to go below to see if they were safe.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had thought of them several times, but, as yet, had not dared to go below to see if they were safe.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I had thought of them several times, but, as yet, had not dared to go below to see if they were safe.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I had thought of them several times, but, as yet, had not dared to go below to see if they were safe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
unchangedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒd/
not made or become different
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading For fully five minutes the situation remained unchanged, and during that time we took the opportunity to reload the empty weapons and bring out several others that had been hidden in a secret closet of the cabin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had thought of them several times, but, as yet, had not dared to go below to see if they were safe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now, however, both Dan and I hurried to the stateroom which we had occupied.
WRECKINGnounUS /ˈrekɪŋ/
the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled
From this reading THE WRECKING OF THE HOWITZER.
but in spite of that
From this reading I had thought of them several times, but, as yet, had not dared to go below to see if they were safe.
