used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
clappedverbUS /klæpt/
inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly
From this reading "Yes, let's get forward," I said, and the doctor suddenly clapped his hand over my mouth and whispered:
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
without stop or interruption
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
DecidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading "Decidedly, Penny," said the doctor.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
an opposing military force
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Forward!"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Yes, let's get forward," I said, and the doctor suddenly clapped his hand over my mouth and whispered:
hadn't
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From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Yes, let's get forward," I said, and the doctor suddenly clapped his hand over my mouth and whispered:
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, let's get forward," I said, and the doctor suddenly clapped his hand over my mouth and whispered:
ten 10s
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading "Hush!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
it's
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From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
a small worthless amount
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
let's
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From this reading "Yes, let's get forward," I said, and the doctor suddenly clapped his hand over my mouth and whispered:
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
engage in
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "Yes, let's get forward," I said, and the doctor suddenly clapped his hand over my mouth and whispered:
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes, let's get forward," I said, and the doctor suddenly clapped his hand over my mouth and whispered:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Yes, let's get forward," I said, and the doctor suddenly clapped his hand over my mouth and whispered:
PennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
on the contrary
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Decidedly, Penny," said the doctor.
express in words
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
be standing; be upright
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
having a supporting base
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Yes, let's get forward," I said, and the doctor suddenly clapped his hand over my mouth and whispered:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
in or at the place that
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Yes, let's get forward," I said, and the doctor suddenly clapped his hand over my mouth and whispered:
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading "As likely as not," continued the doctor, "the enemy are creeping cautiously along within a couple of hundred yards of where we stand, and--" "I say," cried Jack Penny eagerly, "it's rather cold standing about here; hadn't we better make haste on?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, let's get forward," I said, and the doctor suddenly clapped his hand over my mouth and whispered:
