used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
(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 ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that same moment Navarro raised a great shout of "Here he is!
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
CUBAnounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
divingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
an athletic competition that involves diving into water
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Look out for him!"
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading There he goes!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At that same moment Navarro raised a great shout of "Here he is!
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading At that same moment Navarro raised a great shout of "Here he is!
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Look out for him!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
how
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From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At that same moment Navarro raised a great shout of "Here he is!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look out for him!"
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
the force of workers available
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
a particular point in time
From this reading At that same moment Navarro raised a great shout of "Here he is!
Navarro
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From this reading At that same moment Navarro raised a great shout of "Here he is!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Look out for him!"
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading At that same moment Navarro raised a great shout of "Here he is!
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
ROLLOnounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At that same moment Navarro raised a great shout of "Here he is!
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading At that same moment Navarro raised a great shout of "Here he is!
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
confined on all sides
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he goes!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading It did not seem possible that he could escape, but he mechanically obeyed his friend's instructions, and, diving into a dense thicket, lay flat on the ground beneath its leafy shelter.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
underbrushnounUS /ˈʌndərbrʌʃ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ROLLO IN CUBA The sound of voices and of men crashing through the underbrush as they advanced up the hill from all sides was distinctly heard, and Ridge realized, with dismay, how completely he was surrounded.
