used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though the boys kept a vigilant watch all through the night, nothing occurred to disturb the tranquility of Winnsocket Lodge.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Though the boys kept a vigilant watch all through the night, nothing occurred to disturb the tranquility of Winnsocket Lodge.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In the meantime, Tom, Pod and Fleet sat on the basement steps, waiting a signal from Truem that the men were in the passage, or another message from Bert through the speaking tube.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Truem sat on the shore, hoping the smugglers would enter the secret passage, but not a boat of any description came near the island.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading But to successfully prosecute his search he would need a light, and this might arouse the suspicion of the smugglers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading In the meantime, Tom, Pod and Fleet sat on the basement steps, waiting a signal from Truem that the men were in the passage, or another message from Bert through the speaking tube.
Bert
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From this reading In the meantime, Tom, Pod and Fleet sat on the basement steps, waiting a signal from Truem that the men were in the passage, or another message from Bert through the speaking tube.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Truem sat on the shore, hoping the smugglers would enter the secret passage, but not a boat of any description came near the island.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Though the boys kept a vigilant watch all through the night, nothing occurred to disturb the tranquility of Winnsocket Lodge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Truem sat on the shore, hoping the smugglers would enter the secret passage, but not a boat of any description came near the island.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Truem sat on the shore, hoping the smugglers would enter the secret passage, but not a boat of any description came near the island.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Truem sat on the shore, hoping the smugglers would enter the secret passage, but not a boat of any description came near the island.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading Though the boys kept a vigilant watch all through the night, nothing occurred to disturb the tranquility of Winnsocket Lodge.
to come or go into
From this reading Truem sat on the shore, hoping the smugglers would enter the secret passage, but not a boat of any description came near the island.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading In the meantime, Tom, Pod and Fleet sat on the basement steps, waiting a signal from Truem that the men were in the passage, or another message from Bert through the speaking tube.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the meantime, Tom, Pod and Fleet sat on the basement steps, waiting a signal from Truem that the men were in the passage, or another message from Bert through the speaking tube.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But to successfully prosecute his search he would need a light, and this might arouse the suspicion of the smugglers.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Truem sat on the shore, hoping the smugglers would enter the secret passage, but not a boat of any description came near the island.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meantime, Tom, Pod and Fleet sat on the basement steps, waiting a signal from Truem that the men were in the passage, or another message from Bert through the speaking tube.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Truem sat on the shore, hoping the smugglers would enter the secret passage, but not a boat of any description came near the island.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Though the boys kept a vigilant watch all through the night, nothing occurred to disturb the tranquility of Winnsocket Lodge.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But to successfully prosecute his search he would need a light, and this might arouse the suspicion of the smugglers.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Though the boys kept a vigilant watch all through the night, nothing occurred to disturb the tranquility of Winnsocket Lodge.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime, Tom, Pod and Fleet sat on the basement steps, waiting a signal from Truem that the men were in the passage, or another message from Bert through the speaking tube.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the meantime, Tom, Pod and Fleet sat on the basement steps, waiting a signal from Truem that the men were in the passage, or another message from Bert through the speaking tube.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading In the meantime, Tom, Pod and Fleet sat on the basement steps, waiting a signal from Truem that the men were in the passage, or another message from Bert through the speaking tube.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Truem sat on the shore, hoping the smugglers would enter the secret passage, but not a boat of any description came near the island.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But to successfully prosecute his search he would need a light, and this might arouse the suspicion of the smugglers.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Though the boys kept a vigilant watch all through the night, nothing occurred to disturb the tranquility of Winnsocket Lodge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Truem sat on the shore, hoping the smugglers would enter the secret passage, but not a boat of any description came near the island.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Though the boys kept a vigilant watch all through the night, nothing occurred to disturb the tranquility of Winnsocket Lodge.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Though the boys kept a vigilant watch all through the night, nothing occurred to disturb the tranquility of Winnsocket Lodge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though the boys kept a vigilant watch all through the night, nothing occurred to disturb the tranquility of Winnsocket Lodge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Truem sat on the shore, hoping the smugglers would enter the secret passage, but not a boat of any description came near the island.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the meantime, Tom, Pod and Fleet sat on the basement steps, waiting a signal from Truem that the men were in the passage, or another message from Bert through the speaking tube.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Truem sat on the shore, hoping the smugglers would enter the secret passage, but not a boat of any description came near the island.
PodnounUS /pɑːd/
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
From this reading In the meantime, Tom, Pod and Fleet sat on the basement steps, waiting a signal from Truem that the men were in the passage, or another message from Bert through the speaking tube.
prosecuteverbUS /ˈprɑːsəkjuːt/
conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading But to successfully prosecute his search he would need a light, and this might arouse the suspicion of the smugglers.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Truem sat on the shore, hoping the smugglers would enter the secret passage, but not a boat of any description came near the island.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Truem sat on the shore, hoping the smugglers would enter the secret passage, but not a boat of any description came near the island.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Truem sat on the shore, hoping the smugglers would enter the secret passage, but not a boat of any description came near the island.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading In the meantime, Tom, Pod and Fleet sat on the basement steps, waiting a signal from Truem that the men were in the passage, or another message from Bert through the speaking tube.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Truem sat on the shore, hoping the smugglers would enter the secret passage, but not a boat of any description came near the island.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading In the meantime, Tom, Pod and Fleet sat on the basement steps, waiting a signal from Truem that the men were in the passage, or another message from Bert through the speaking tube.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading In the meantime, Tom, Pod and Fleet sat on the basement steps, waiting a signal from Truem that the men were in the passage, or another message from Bert through the speaking tube.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading But to successfully prosecute his search he would need a light, and this might arouse the suspicion of the smugglers.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading But to successfully prosecute his search he would need a light, and this might arouse the suspicion of the smugglers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though the boys kept a vigilant watch all through the night, nothing occurred to disturb the tranquility of Winnsocket Lodge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But to successfully prosecute his search he would need a light, and this might arouse the suspicion of the smugglers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the boys kept a vigilant watch all through the night, nothing occurred to disturb the tranquility of Winnsocket Lodge.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Though the boys kept a vigilant watch all through the night, nothing occurred to disturb the tranquility of Winnsocket Lodge.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though the boys kept a vigilant watch all through the night, nothing occurred to disturb the tranquility of Winnsocket Lodge.
male cat
From this reading In the meantime, Tom, Pod and Fleet sat on the basement steps, waiting a signal from Truem that the men were in the passage, or another message from Bert through the speaking tube.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
tranquilitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪl.ə.t̬i/
The quality or state of being tranquil; calm and peaceful.
From this reading Though the boys kept a vigilant watch all through the night, nothing occurred to disturb the tranquility of Winnsocket Lodge.
Truem
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From this reading Truem sat on the shore, hoping the smugglers would enter the secret passage, but not a boat of any description came near the island.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading In the meantime, Tom, Pod and Fleet sat on the basement steps, waiting a signal from Truem that the men were in the passage, or another message from Bert through the speaking tube.
uncontrollableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbəl/
difficult to solve or alleviate
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading Though the boys kept a vigilant watch all through the night, nothing occurred to disturb the tranquility of Winnsocket Lodge.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading In the meantime, Tom, Pod and Fleet sat on the basement steps, waiting a signal from Truem that the men were in the passage, or another message from Bert through the speaking tube.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
look attentively
From this reading Though the boys kept a vigilant watch all through the night, nothing occurred to disturb the tranquility of Winnsocket Lodge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the meantime, Tom, Pod and Fleet sat on the basement steps, waiting a signal from Truem that the men were in the passage, or another message from Bert through the speaking tube.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
Winnsocket
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From this reading Though the boys kept a vigilant watch all through the night, nothing occurred to disturb the tranquility of Winnsocket Lodge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt at times an almost uncontrollable desire to search for the passage anyway, as that shore of the island was covered with rocks and trailing vines, any of which might hide the entrance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Truem sat on the shore, hoping the smugglers would enter the secret passage, but not a boat of any description came near the island.
