used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
the state of being absent
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
in addition
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Ethan will be here soon, and we don't want to delay breakfast."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading TOM SURPRISES THE CAMP.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Ethan will be here soon, and we don't want to delay breakfast."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
don't
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From this reading Ethan will be here soon, and we don't want to delay breakfast."
else
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From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
Ethan
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From this reading Ethan will be here soon, and we don't want to delay breakfast."
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Ethan will be here soon, and we don't want to delay breakfast."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
JocknounUS /dʒɑːk/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
and nothing more
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
on one occasion
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
move hurridly
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
in the near future
From this reading Ethan will be here soon, and we don't want to delay breakfast."
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
having a supporting base
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
SURPRISESnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading TOM SURPRISES THE CAMP.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
That's
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From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM SURPRISES THE CAMP.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
male cat
From this reading TOM SURPRISES THE CAMP.
tree-tops
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From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Ethan will be here soon, and we don't want to delay breakfast."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Ethan will be here soon, and we don't want to delay breakfast."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So startled were they that the absence of Jock was not perceived; but when they discovered him on the bank, and a cloud of smoke could also be seen floating over the river, they knew at once the cause of the alarm.
at the time that
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
in or at the place that
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sun was just appearing above the tree-tops on the following morning, when the camp was shaken by a report which caused the boys to leap from their beds and rush out into the open space.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Ethan will be here soon, and we don't want to delay breakfast."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The presence of a small brass cannon on the ground near where Jock was standing would have revealed the cause of the excitement if nothing else had; and, as Jock laughingly turned to greet them, he said:-- "That's the signal to get up, boys.
