used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Just take a peek out, if you don't believe me."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sandy did take a peek out, and sprang back with a face which looked as white as a sheet of paper under the rays of Tommy's electric searchlight.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ONE DANGER TO ANOTHER "How do you know the bears are out there in the cave?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ONE DANGER TO ANOTHER "How do you know the bears are out there in the cave?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sandy asked, as Tommy drew back into the smaller cavity.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Sandy asked, as Tommy drew back into the smaller cavity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "One of 'em took a swipe at me!" he said.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sandy asked, as Tommy drew back into the smaller cavity.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading ONE DANGER TO ANOTHER "How do you know the bears are out there in the cave?"
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Just take a peek out, if you don't believe me."
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading ONE DANGER TO ANOTHER "How do you know the bears are out there in the cave?"
cavitynounUS /ˈkævəti/
a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading Sandy asked, as Tommy drew back into the smaller cavity.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading ONE DANGER TO ANOTHER "How do you know the bears are out there in the cave?"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sandy did take a peek out, and sprang back with a face which looked as white as a sheet of paper under the rays of Tommy's electric searchlight.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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don't
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From this reading "Just take a peek out, if you don't believe me."
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Sandy asked, as Tommy drew back into the smaller cavity.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Sandy did take a peek out, and sprang back with a face which looked as white as a sheet of paper under the rays of Tommy's electric searchlight.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "One of 'em took a swipe at me!" he said.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Sandy did take a peek out, and sprang back with a face which looked as white as a sheet of paper under the rays of Tommy's electric searchlight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "One of 'em took a swipe at me!" he said.
How
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Just take a peek out, if you don't believe me."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ONE DANGER TO ANOTHER "How do you know the bears are out there in the cave?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sandy asked, as Tommy drew back into the smaller cavity.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just take a peek out, if you don't believe me."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ONE DANGER TO ANOTHER "How do you know the bears are out there in the cave?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sandy did take a peek out, and sprang back with a face which looked as white as a sheet of paper under the rays of Tommy's electric searchlight.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Just take a peek out, if you don't believe me."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sandy did take a peek out, and sprang back with a face which looked as white as a sheet of paper under the rays of Tommy's electric searchlight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE DANGER TO ANOTHER "How do you know the bears are out there in the cave?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ONE DANGER TO ANOTHER "How do you know the bears are out there in the cave?"
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Sandy did take a peek out, and sprang back with a face which looked as white as a sheet of paper under the rays of Tommy's electric searchlight.
peeknounUS /piːk/
a secret look
From this reading "Just take a peek out, if you don't believe me."
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Sandy did take a peek out, and sprang back with a face which looked as white as a sheet of paper under the rays of Tommy's electric searchlight.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "One of 'em took a swipe at me!" he said.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Sandy asked, as Tommy drew back into the smaller cavity.
searchlightnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪt/
a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
From this reading Sandy did take a peek out, and sprang back with a face which looked as white as a sheet of paper under the rays of Tommy's electric searchlight.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Sandy did take a peek out, and sprang back with a face which looked as white as a sheet of paper under the rays of Tommy's electric searchlight.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Sandy asked, as Tommy drew back into the smaller cavity.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Sandy did take a peek out, and sprang back with a face which looked as white as a sheet of paper under the rays of Tommy's electric searchlight.
swipeverbUS /swaɪp/
strike with a swiping motion
From this reading "One of 'em took a swipe at me!" he said.
carry out
From this reading "Just take a peek out, if you don't believe me."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE DANGER TO ANOTHER "How do you know the bears are out there in the cave?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading ONE DANGER TO ANOTHER "How do you know the bears are out there in the cave?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONE DANGER TO ANOTHER "How do you know the bears are out there in the cave?"
Tommy
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From this reading Sandy asked, as Tommy drew back into the smaller cavity.
Tommy's
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From this reading Sandy did take a peek out, and sprang back with a face which looked as white as a sheet of paper under the rays of Tommy's electric searchlight.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "One of 'em took a swipe at me!" he said.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Sandy did take a peek out, and sprang back with a face which looked as white as a sheet of paper under the rays of Tommy's electric searchlight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sandy did take a peek out, and sprang back with a face which looked as white as a sheet of paper under the rays of Tommy's electric searchlight.
a Caucasian
From this reading Sandy did take a peek out, and sprang back with a face which looked as white as a sheet of paper under the rays of Tommy's electric searchlight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sandy did take a peek out, and sprang back with a face which looked as white as a sheet of paper under the rays of Tommy's electric searchlight.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ONE DANGER TO ANOTHER "How do you know the bears are out there in the cave?"
