used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Distinctly, they could see a crouching figure among the leaves.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading His words carried across the chasm and to the man who squatted close against the wall of the cliff.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His words carried across the chasm and to the man who squatted close against the wall of the cliff.
alertlyadverbUS /əˈlɜːrtli/
in mentally perceptive and responsive way
From this reading Brad’s observation caused the other Cubs to glance alertly toward the clump of bushes.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Distinctly, they could see a crouching figure among the leaves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His words carried across the chasm and to the man who squatted close against the wall of the cliff.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Cubs watched, the bush moved convulsively.
Brad'snounUS /brædz/
possessive form of “brad” — a small nail
From this reading Brad’s observation caused the other Cubs to glance alertly toward the clump of bushes.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading As the Cubs watched, the bush moved convulsively.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Brad’s observation caused the other Cubs to glance alertly toward the clump of bushes.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His words carried across the chasm and to the man who squatted close against the wall of the cliff.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Brad’s observation caused the other Cubs to glance alertly toward the clump of bushes.
chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading His words carried across the chasm and to the man who squatted close against the wall of the cliff.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading His words carried across the chasm and to the man who squatted close against the wall of the cliff.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading His words carried across the chasm and to the man who squatted close against the wall of the cliff.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Brad’s observation caused the other Cubs to glance alertly toward the clump of bushes.
convulsivelyadverb
with convulsions, in a convulsive way
From this reading As the Cubs watched, the bush moved convulsively.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Distinctly, they could see a crouching figure among the leaves.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Someone is hiding there!” cried Red.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Distinctly, they could see a crouching figure among the leaves.
CubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading Brad’s observation caused the other Cubs to glance alertly toward the clump of bushes.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Distinctly, they could see a crouching figure among the leaves.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Distinctly, they could see a crouching figure among the leaves.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Brad’s observation caused the other Cubs to glance alertly toward the clump of bushes.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading “Someone is hiding there!” cried Red.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His words carried across the chasm and to the man who squatted close against the wall of the cliff.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Someone is hiding there!” cried Red.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Distinctly, they could see a crouching figure among the leaves.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His words carried across the chasm and to the man who squatted close against the wall of the cliff.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As the Cubs watched, the bush moved convulsively.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Brad’s observation caused the other Cubs to glance alertly toward the clump of bushes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brad’s observation caused the other Cubs to glance alertly toward the clump of bushes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Brad’s observation caused the other Cubs to glance alertly toward the clump of bushes.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “Someone is hiding there!” cried Red.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Distinctly, they could see a crouching figure among the leaves.
a person, without saying who
From this reading “Someone is hiding there!” cried Red.
squatted
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From this reading His words carried across the chasm and to the man who squatted close against the wall of the cliff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Brad’s observation caused the other Cubs to glance alertly toward the clump of bushes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Someone is hiding there!” cried Red.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Distinctly, they could see a crouching figure among the leaves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Brad’s observation caused the other Cubs to glance alertly toward the clump of bushes.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Brad’s observation caused the other Cubs to glance alertly toward the clump of bushes.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading His words carried across the chasm and to the man who squatted close against the wall of the cliff.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading As the Cubs watched, the bush moved convulsively.
which person or people
From this reading His words carried across the chasm and to the man who squatted close against the wall of the cliff.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His words carried across the chasm and to the man who squatted close against the wall of the cliff.
