used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No young _loup-cerviers_ were found, though a hole was discovered between some roots near the base of the rock, which the cats had no doubt used.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “I don’t understand it,” the young Virginian admitted, referring to the man he had seen sneak away from the camp.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I don’t understand it,” the young Virginian admitted, referring to the man he had seen sneak away from the camp.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading No young _loup-cerviers_ were found, though a hole was discovered between some roots near the base of the rock, which the cats had no doubt used.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The only thing I can imagine is that it must have been some one who hoped to steal something.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading No young _loup-cerviers_ were found, though a hole was discovered between some roots near the base of the rock, which the cats had no doubt used.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading “I don’t understand it,” the young Virginian admitted, referring to the man he had seen sneak away from the camp.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “The only thing I can imagine is that it must have been some one who hoped to steal something.”
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading No young _loup-cerviers_ were found, though a hole was discovered between some roots near the base of the rock, which the cats had no doubt used.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t understand it,” the young Virginian admitted, referring to the man he had seen sneak away from the camp.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No young _loup-cerviers_ were found, though a hole was discovered between some roots near the base of the rock, which the cats had no doubt used.
FISHINGnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading HANS GOES FISHING.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
set up or found
From this reading No young _loup-cerviers_ were found, though a hole was discovered between some roots near the base of the rock, which the cats had no doubt used.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I don’t understand it,” the young Virginian admitted, referring to the man he had seen sneak away from the camp.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading HANS GOES FISHING.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
HANSnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading HANS GOES FISHING.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “The only thing I can imagine is that it must have been some one who hoped to steal something.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
an opening into or through something
From this reading No young _loup-cerviers_ were found, though a hole was discovered between some roots near the base of the rock, which the cats had no doubt used.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading “The only thing I can imagine is that it must have been some one who hoped to steal something.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t understand it,” the young Virginian admitted, referring to the man he had seen sneak away from the camp.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading “The only thing I can imagine is that it must have been some one who hoped to steal something.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The only thing I can imagine is that it must have been some one who hoped to steal something.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t understand it,” the young Virginian admitted, referring to the man he had seen sneak away from the camp.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
loup-cerviers
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From this reading No young _loup-cerviers_ were found, though a hole was discovered between some roots near the base of the rock, which the cats had no doubt used.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I don’t understand it,” the young Virginian admitted, referring to the man he had seen sneak away from the camp.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
Merriwell
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From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “The only thing I can imagine is that it must have been some one who hoped to steal something.”
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading No young _loup-cerviers_ were found, though a hole was discovered between some roots near the base of the rock, which the cats had no doubt used.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
not any; not one
From this reading No young _loup-cerviers_ were found, though a hole was discovered between some roots near the base of the rock, which the cats had no doubt used.
nocturnaladjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or active during the night
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The only thing I can imagine is that it must have been some one who hoped to steal something.”
and nothing more
From this reading “The only thing I can imagine is that it must have been some one who hoped to steal something.”
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading “I don’t understand it,” the young Virginian admitted, referring to the man he had seen sneak away from the camp.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading No young _loup-cerviers_ were found, though a hole was discovered between some roots near the base of the rock, which the cats had no doubt used.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I don’t understand it,” the young Virginian admitted, referring to the man he had seen sneak away from the camp.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
sneakverbUS /sniːk/
to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading “I don’t understand it,” the young Virginian admitted, referring to the man he had seen sneak away from the camp.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “The only thing I can imagine is that it must have been some one who hoped to steal something.”
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading “The only thing I can imagine is that it must have been some one who hoped to steal something.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The only thing I can imagine is that it must have been some one who hoped to steal something.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
a special situation
From this reading “The only thing I can imagine is that it must have been some one who hoped to steal something.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading No young _loup-cerviers_ were found, though a hole was discovered between some roots near the base of the rock, which the cats had no doubt used.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I don’t understand it,” the young Virginian admitted, referring to the man he had seen sneak away from the camp.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “I don’t understand it,” the young Virginian admitted, referring to the man he had seen sneak away from the camp.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading No young _loup-cerviers_ were found, though a hole was discovered between some roots near the base of the rock, which the cats had no doubt used.
VirginiannounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjən/
a native or resident of Virginia
From this reading “I don’t understand it,” the young Virginian admitted, referring to the man he had seen sneak away from the camp.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
someone who visits
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No young _loup-cerviers_ were found, though a hole was discovered between some roots near the base of the rock, which the cats had no doubt used.
in or at the place that
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
which person or people
From this reading “The only thing I can imagine is that it must have been some one who hoped to steal something.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next morning the ledge of rock was visited where Diamond had his adventure with the big cats, and he and Merriwell searched along the shore for some marks of the canoe in which the nocturnal visitor had made off.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading No young _loup-cerviers_ were found, though a hole was discovered between some roots near the base of the rock, which the cats had no doubt used.
