used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ned gave a sharp whistle and beckoned to the lad when he looked up.
abductedverbUS /æbˈdʌktɪd/
past form of “abduct” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Ned stepped to the mouth of the cavern and looked out.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not care to make any unnecessary noise there, for he believed that Collins was not far away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He did not care to make any unnecessary noise there, for he believed that Collins was not far away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Jimmie was making his way back to the machine, empty handed and evidently dejected.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Ned gave a sharp whistle and beckoned to the lad when he looked up.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He did not care to make any unnecessary noise there, for he believed that Collins was not far away.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He did not care to make any unnecessary noise there, for he believed that Collins was not far away.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Ned stepped to the mouth of the cavern and looked out.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading He did not care to make any unnecessary noise there, for he believed that Collins was not far away.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
concessionnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading Jimmie was making his way back to the machine, empty handed and evidently dejected.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not care to make any unnecessary noise there, for he believed that Collins was not far away.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Ned stepped to the mouth of the cavern and looked out.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Jimmie was making his way back to the machine, empty handed and evidently dejected.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Jimmie was making his way back to the machine, empty handed and evidently dejected.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He did not care to make any unnecessary noise there, for he believed that Collins was not far away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not care to make any unnecessary noise there, for he believed that Collins was not far away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Ned gave a sharp whistle and beckoned to the lad when he looked up.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Jimmie was making his way back to the machine, empty handed and evidently dejected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ned gave a sharp whistle and beckoned to the lad when he looked up.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jimmie was making his way back to the machine, empty handed and evidently dejected.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Ned stepped to the mouth of the cavern and looked out.
Jimmie
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From this reading Jimmie was making his way back to the machine, empty handed and evidently dejected.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
a boy or man
From this reading Ned gave a sharp whistle and beckoned to the lad when he looked up.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Ned stepped to the mouth of the cavern and looked out.
Lyman
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From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Jimmie was making his way back to the machine, empty handed and evidently dejected.
engage in
From this reading He did not care to make any unnecessary noise there, for he believed that Collins was not far away.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Jimmie was making his way back to the machine, empty handed and evidently dejected.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Ned stepped to the mouth of the cavern and looked out.
Ned
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From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Ned stepped to the mouth of the cavern and looked out.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading He did not care to make any unnecessary noise there, for he believed that Collins was not far away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not care to make any unnecessary noise there, for he believed that Collins was not far away.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Ned stepped to the mouth of the cavern and looked out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Ned stepped to the mouth of the cavern and looked out.
ParaguaynounUS /ˈperəɡweɪ/
a landlocked republic in south central South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1811
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
revertedverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “revert” — go back to a previous state
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
secretedverbUS /səˈkriːtɪd/
past form of “secrete” — generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Ned stepped to the mouth of the cavern and looked out.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Ned gave a sharp whistle and beckoned to the lad when he looked up.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Ned stepped to the mouth of the cavern and looked out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not care to make any unnecessary noise there, for he believed that Collins was not far away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Ned stepped to the mouth of the cavern and looked out.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He did not care to make any unnecessary noise there, for he believed that Collins was not far away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DINNER IS SERVED Ned stepped to the mouth of the cavern and looked out.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading He did not care to make any unnecessary noise there, for he believed that Collins was not far away.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ned gave a sharp whistle and beckoned to the lad when he looked up.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He was now half convinced that Lyman had been secreted in that vicinity after being abducted from Paraguay; that he had been closely guarded and comfortably provided for, the idea being to keep him out of Paraguay until his concession reverted to the government.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jimmie was making his way back to the machine, empty handed and evidently dejected.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Jimmie was making his way back to the machine, empty handed and evidently dejected.
at the time that
From this reading Ned gave a sharp whistle and beckoned to the lad when he looked up.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading Ned gave a sharp whistle and beckoned to the lad when he looked up.
