used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
ALIVEadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading BURIED ALIVE!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am here," answered the other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I am here," answered the other.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
placed in a grave
From this reading BURIED ALIVE!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What can we do, Ridgeway?"
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
Del
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From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What can we do, Ridgeway?"
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
made afraid
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
gaspingverbUS /ˈɡæspɪŋ/
-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I am here," answered the other.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am here," answered the other.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
landslidenounUS /ˈlændslaɪd/
an overwhelming electoral victory
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
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 As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
the force of workers available
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
Norte
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From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I am here," answered the other.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
Ridgeway
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From this reading "What can we do, Ridgeway?"
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What can we do, Ridgeway?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What can we do, Ridgeway?"
at the time that
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
belonging to which person
From this reading As Frank and his party left the mountain side there remained two men buried alive in the cave whose mouth was closed by the landslide!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where are you, Del Norte?" cried one of the imprisoned men, in a gasping, frightened voice when the roar and rumble of the landslide had ceased, and they began to realize their terrible position.
