used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they neared the light it was plain that the flare was mounted on a pole about twenty feet tall and Bob stopped the sheriff.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
beaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading “That looks like a beacon for a plane,” he muttered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading They went on, treading easily and giving the circle of light cast by the flare a wide birth.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
terminate
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
put or send forth
From this reading They went on, treading easily and giving the circle of light cast by the flare a wide birth.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading They went on, treading easily and giving the circle of light cast by the flare a wide birth.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading They went on, treading easily and giving the circle of light cast by the flare a wide birth.
divisible by two
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As they neared the light it was plain that the flare was mounted on a pole about twenty feet tall and Bob stopped the sheriff.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading “If it is, it fits in with your theory that they’ll land the smuggled gems by plane,” replied Sheriff McCurdy.
flarenounUS /fler/
a shape that spreads outward
From this reading As they neared the light it was plain that the flare was mounted on a pole about twenty feet tall and Bob stopped the sheriff.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “That looks like a beacon for a plane,” he muttered.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading “If it is, it fits in with your theory that they’ll land the smuggled gems by plane,” replied Sheriff McCurdy.
the act of giving
From this reading They went on, treading easily and giving the circle of light cast by the flare a wide birth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If it is, it fits in with your theory that they’ll land the smuggled gems by plane,” replied Sheriff McCurdy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “If it is, it fits in with your theory that they’ll land the smuggled gems by plane,” replied Sheriff McCurdy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If it is, it fits in with your theory that they’ll land the smuggled gems by plane,” replied Sheriff McCurdy.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “If it is, it fits in with your theory that they’ll land the smuggled gems by plane,” replied Sheriff McCurdy.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As they neared the light it was plain that the flare was mounted on a pole about twenty feet tall and Bob stopped the sheriff.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “That looks like a beacon for a plane,” he muttered.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “That looks like a beacon for a plane,” he muttered.
McCurdy
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From this reading “If it is, it fits in with your theory that they’ll land the smuggled gems by plane,” replied Sheriff McCurdy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading As they neared the light it was plain that the flare was mounted on a pole about twenty feet tall and Bob stopped the sheriff.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “That looks like a beacon for a plane,” he muttered.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading As they neared the light it was plain that the flare was mounted on a pole about twenty feet tall and Bob stopped the sheriff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading As they neared the light it was plain that the flare was mounted on a pole about twenty feet tall and Bob stopped the sheriff.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading “That looks like a beacon for a plane,” he muttered.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading As they neared the light it was plain that the flare was mounted on a pole about twenty feet tall and Bob stopped the sheriff.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “If it is, it fits in with your theory that they’ll land the smuggled gems by plane,” replied Sheriff McCurdy.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading As they neared the light it was plain that the flare was mounted on a pole about twenty feet tall and Bob stopped the sheriff.
smashverbUS /smæʃ/
hit hard
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
smuggledadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌɡəld/
distributed or sold illicitly
From this reading “If it is, it fits in with your theory that they’ll land the smuggled gems by plane,” replied Sheriff McCurdy.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading As they neared the light it was plain that the flare was mounted on a pole about twenty feet tall and Bob stopped the sheriff.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading As they neared the light it was plain that the flare was mounted on a pole about twenty feet tall and Bob stopped the sheriff.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading “If it is, it fits in with your theory that they’ll land the smuggled gems by plane,” replied Sheriff McCurdy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they neared the light it was plain that the flare was mounted on a pole about twenty feet tall and Bob stopped the sheriff.
they'll
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From this reading “If it is, it fits in with your theory that they’ll land the smuggled gems by plane,” replied Sheriff McCurdy.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
tonightadverbUS /təˈnaɪt/
On the present night.
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
treadingverbUS /ˈtredɪŋ/
-ing form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading They went on, treading easily and giving the circle of light cast by the flare a wide birth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading As they neared the light it was plain that the flare was mounted on a pole about twenty feet tall and Bob stopped the sheriff.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went on, treading easily and giving the circle of light cast by the flare a wide birth.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading They went on, treading easily and giving the circle of light cast by the flare a wide birth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “If it is, it fits in with your theory that they’ll land the smuggled gems by plane,” replied Sheriff McCurdy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was a dismal adventure and it took real courage to move even another step forward, but Bob was driven on by the thought that his uncle might be on the island and that success tonight would bring about his return and smash the ring of smugglers he had been assigned to break up.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If it is, it fits in with your theory that they’ll land the smuggled gems by plane,” replied Sheriff McCurdy.
