used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They are resting on a hill-top below, and will stay there until we get to them.’
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
agreesverbUS /əˈɡriːz/
third-person singular of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading ’My father has understood my message,’ he presently said, ’and agrees to your suggestion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ’My father has understood my message,’ he presently said, ’and agrees to your suggestion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are resting on a hill-top below, and will stay there until we get to them.’
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading They are resting on a hill-top below, and will stay there until we get to them.’
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading ’My father has understood my message,’ he presently said, ’and agrees to your suggestion.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading ’Now, the thing is to find out where that hill-top is.’
Fumenta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Good!’ observed Fumenta.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They are resting on a hill-top below, and will stay there until we get to them.’
the act of acquiring something
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ’Good!’ observed Fumenta.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ’My father has understood my message,’ he presently said, ’and agrees to your suggestion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ’My father has understood my message,’ he presently said, ’and agrees to your suggestion.
hill-top
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They are resting on a hill-top below, and will stay there until we get to them.’
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ’Now, the thing is to find out where that hill-top is.’
a small worthless amount
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading ’My father has understood my message,’ he presently said, ’and agrees to your suggestion.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ’My father has understood my message,’ he presently said, ’and agrees to your suggestion.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ’Now, the thing is to find out where that hill-top is.’
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading ’Good!’ observed Fumenta.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They are resting on a hill-top below, and will stay there until we get to them.’
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ’Now, the thing is to find out where that hill-top is.’
in the near future
From this reading ’My father has understood my message,’ he presently said, ’and agrees to your suggestion.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They are resting on a hill-top below, and will stay there until we get to them.’
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ’My father has understood my message,’ he presently said, ’and agrees to your suggestion.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They are resting on a hill-top below, and will stay there until we get to them.’
an idea that is suggested
From this reading ’My father has understood my message,’ he presently said, ’and agrees to your suggestion.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ’Now, the thing is to find out where that hill-top is.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ’Now, the thing is to find out where that hill-top is.’
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They are resting on a hill-top below, and will stay there until we get to them.’
in or at that place or location
From this reading They are resting on a hill-top below, and will stay there until we get to them.’
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are resting on a hill-top below, and will stay there until we get to them.’
a special situation
From this reading ’Now, the thing is to find out where that hill-top is.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ’My father has understood my message,’ he presently said, ’and agrees to your suggestion.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading ’My father has understood my message,’ he presently said, ’and agrees to your suggestion.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They are resting on a hill-top below, and will stay there until we get to them.’
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They are resting on a hill-top below, and will stay there until we get to them.’
in or at the place that
From this reading ’Now, the thing is to find out where that hill-top is.’
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading ’Is there any way of telling by means of that little instrument whether, as we move about, we are getting nearer to them or farther away?’ asked Jack.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They are resting on a hill-top below, and will stay there until we get to them.’
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ’My father has understood my message,’ he presently said, ’and agrees to your suggestion.
