used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their search should be rewarded just at the time when they had given it up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
Andy
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From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
any thing at all
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading At least they assumed so, for they could not make out his features at that distance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their search should be rewarded just at the time when they had given it up.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their search should be rewarded just at the time when they had given it up.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading At least they assumed so, for they could not make out his features at that distance.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading At least they assumed so, for they could not make out his features at that distance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their search should be rewarded just at the time when they had given it up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their search should be rewarded just at the time when they had given it up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At least they assumed so, for they could not make out his features at that distance.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their search should be rewarded just at the time when they had given it up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their search should be rewarded just at the time when they had given it up.
and nothing more
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their search should be rewarded just at the time when they had given it up.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least they assumed so, for they could not make out his features at that distance.
engage in
From this reading At least they assumed so, for they could not make out his features at that distance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was the man they wanted.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Yet there was no mistake.
a particular point in time
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet there was no mistake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At least they assumed so, for they could not make out his features at that distance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At least they assumed so, for they could not make out his features at that distance.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their search should be rewarded just at the time when they had given it up.
express in words
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their search should be rewarded just at the time when they had given it up.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their search should be rewarded just at the time when they had given it up.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their search should be rewarded just at the time when they had given it up.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their search should be rewarded just at the time when they had given it up.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet there was no mistake.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their search should be rewarded just at the time when they had given it up.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their search should be rewarded just at the time when they had given it up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their search should be rewarded just at the time when they had given it up.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading There was the man they wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet there was no mistake.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN THE CAVE For a moment Frank and Andy were so surprised that neither one of them could think of anything to say.
at the time that
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that their search should be rewarded just at the time when they had given it up.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet there was no mistake.
