used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then Roger heaved a deep sigh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
(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 "Perhaps we had better try to climb out," he suggested, timidly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They listened for some sound, but none came.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They listened for some sound, but none came.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading "Perhaps we had better try to climb out," he suggested, timidly.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
Dave
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From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Then Roger heaved a deep sigh.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Perhaps we had better try to climb out," he suggested, timidly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Perhaps we had better try to climb out," he suggested, timidly.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading Then Roger heaved a deep sigh.
intense and profound fear
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
I've
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From this reading "I've thought of that, Roger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading They listened for some sound, but none came.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
not one, and not any
From this reading They listened for some sound, but none came.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Perhaps we had better try to climb out," he suggested, timidly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps we had better try to climb out," he suggested, timidly.
by chance
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
Roger
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From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Then Roger heaved a deep sigh.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They listened for some sound, but none came.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading They listened for some sound, but none came.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Perhaps we had better try to climb out," he suggested, timidly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Roger heaved a deep sigh.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They listened for some sound, but none came.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading "Perhaps we had better try to climb out," he suggested, timidly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Perhaps we had better try to climb out," he suggested, timidly.
topplingverbUS /ˈtɑːpəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “topple” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Perhaps we had better try to climb out," he suggested, timidly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Perhaps we had better try to climb out," he suggested, timidly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading LEFT IN THE DARK The thought that their two companions might possibly have been killed by the toppling over of the sleigh filled Dave and Roger with fresh horror, and for several minutes neither of the youths spoke.
