used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He hurried on, therefore, and in a short time reached the beach below the cavern.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
anew
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
(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 Climbing up, he called out, "All right, Jack!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He hurried on, therefore, and in a short time reached the beach below the cavern.
react verbally
From this reading But Jack did not answer.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He called again, but still there was no reply, and he began to feel very anxious.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading He hurried on, therefore, and in a short time reached the beach below the cavern.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He called again, but still there was no reply, and he began to feel very anxious.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He hurried on, therefore, and in a short time reached the beach below the cavern.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Jack did not answer.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Climbing up, he called out, "All right, Jack!"
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading He hurried on, therefore, and in a short time reached the beach below the cavern.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
ClimbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Climbing up, he called out, "All right, Jack!"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He called again, but still there was no reply, and he began to feel very anxious.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He hurried on, therefore, and in a short time reached the beach below the cavern.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He hurried on, therefore, and in a short time reached the beach below the cavern.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
for more time
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
absolutely essential
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
not any; not one
From this reading He called again, but still there was no reply, and he began to feel very anxious.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He hurried on, therefore, and in a short time reached the beach below the cavern.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Climbing up, he called out, "All right, Jack!"
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He hurried on, therefore, and in a short time reached the beach below the cavern.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading He called again, but still there was no reply, and he began to feel very anxious.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Climbing up, he called out, "All right, Jack!"
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He hurried on, therefore, and in a short time reached the beach below the cavern.
not in physical motion
From this reading He called again, but still there was no reply, and he began to feel very anxious.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He called again, but still there was no reply, and he began to feel very anxious.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He hurried on, therefore, and in a short time reached the beach below the cavern.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He hurried on, therefore, and in a short time reached the beach below the cavern.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Climbing up, he called out, "All right, Jack!"
precisely as stated
From this reading He called again, but still there was no reply, and he began to feel very anxious.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Bill did not stop longer than was necessary to examine the place to be certain of being able to find it again, as he knew that Jack would be anxiously waiting for him.
