used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I have a hunch he went straight down the road, maybe to the Brekenridge estate.”
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “We’re wasting time searching for him among the trees,” Dan offered his opinion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Led by Ross and Mr. Hatfield, the Cubs rapidly combed the woods in the immediate vicinity of the Castle.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy had completely vanished.
Brekenridge
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From this reading “I have a hunch he went straight down the road, maybe to the Brekenridge estate.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Led by Ross and Mr. Hatfield, the Cubs rapidly combed the woods in the immediate vicinity of the Castle.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Led by Ross and Mr. Hatfield, the Cubs rapidly combed the woods in the immediate vicinity of the Castle.
combedadjectiveUS /koʊmd/
(of hair) made tidy with a comb
From this reading Led by Ross and Mr. Hatfield, the Cubs rapidly combed the woods in the immediate vicinity of the Castle.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The boy had completely vanished.
CubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading Led by Ross and Mr. Hatfield, the Cubs rapidly combed the woods in the immediate vicinity of the Castle.
Dan
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From this reading “We’re wasting time searching for him among the trees,” Dan offered his opinion.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “I have a hunch he went straight down the road, maybe to the Brekenridge estate.”
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading “I have a hunch he went straight down the road, maybe to the Brekenridge estate.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “We’re wasting time searching for him among the trees,” Dan offered his opinion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boy had completely vanished.
Hatfield
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From this reading Led by Ross and Mr. Hatfield, the Cubs rapidly combed the woods in the immediate vicinity of the Castle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have a hunch he went straight down the road, maybe to the Brekenridge estate.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I have a hunch he went straight down the road, maybe to the Brekenridge estate.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “We’re wasting time searching for him among the trees,” Dan offered his opinion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “We’re wasting time searching for him among the trees,” Dan offered his opinion.
hunchnounUS /hʌntʃ/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading “I have a hunch he went straight down the road, maybe to the Brekenridge estate.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have a hunch he went straight down the road, maybe to the Brekenridge estate.”
of the present time and place
From this reading Led by Ross and Mr. Hatfield, the Cubs rapidly combed the woods in the immediate vicinity of the Castle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Led by Ross and Mr. Hatfield, the Cubs rapidly combed the woods in the immediate vicinity of the Castle.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Led by Ross and Mr. Hatfield, the Cubs rapidly combed the woods in the immediate vicinity of the Castle.
by chance
From this reading “I have a hunch he went straight down the road, maybe to the Brekenridge estate.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Led by Ross and Mr. Hatfield, the Cubs rapidly combed the woods in the immediate vicinity of the Castle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Led by Ross and Mr. Hatfield, the Cubs rapidly combed the woods in the immediate vicinity of the Castle.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “We’re wasting time searching for him among the trees,” Dan offered his opinion.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “We’re wasting time searching for him among the trees,” Dan offered his opinion.
with speed
From this reading Led by Ross and Mr. Hatfield, the Cubs rapidly combed the woods in the immediate vicinity of the Castle.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading “I have a hunch he went straight down the road, maybe to the Brekenridge estate.”
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading Led by Ross and Mr. Hatfield, the Cubs rapidly combed the woods in the immediate vicinity of the Castle.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading “We’re wasting time searching for him among the trees,” Dan offered his opinion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I think so too,” Ross supported the opinion.
successive (without a break)
From this reading “I have a hunch he went straight down the road, maybe to the Brekenridge estate.”
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading “I think so too,” Ross supported the opinion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Led by Ross and Mr. Hatfield, the Cubs rapidly combed the woods in the immediate vicinity of the Castle.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think so too,” Ross supported the opinion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “We’re wasting time searching for him among the trees,” Dan offered his opinion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I have a hunch he went straight down the road, maybe to the Brekenridge estate.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I think so too,” Ross supported the opinion.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading “We’re wasting time searching for him among the trees,” Dan offered his opinion.
having passed out of existence
From this reading The boy had completely vanished.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Led by Ross and Mr. Hatfield, the Cubs rapidly combed the woods in the immediate vicinity of the Castle.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading “We’re wasting time searching for him among the trees,” Dan offered his opinion.
We're
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From this reading “We’re wasting time searching for him among the trees,” Dan offered his opinion.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I have a hunch he went straight down the road, maybe to the Brekenridge estate.”
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Led by Ross and Mr. Hatfield, the Cubs rapidly combed the woods in the immediate vicinity of the Castle.
