used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But as the night advanced, it was learned that four men and a dog had been seen in the neighborhood.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading But as the night advanced, it was learned that four men and a dog had been seen in the neighborhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Men on horse-back were sent to examine every road and house for twenty miles around, and a file of marines were ordered to search the woods.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as the night advanced, it was learned that four men and a dog had been seen in the neighborhood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But as the night advanced, it was learned that four men and a dog had been seen in the neighborhood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as the night advanced, it was learned that four men and a dog had been seen in the neighborhood.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
the act of discovering something
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading But as the night advanced, it was learned that four men and a dog had been seen in the neighborhood.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Men on horse-back were sent to examine every road and house for twenty miles around, and a file of marines were ordered to search the woods.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Men on horse-back were sent to examine every road and house for twenty miles around, and a file of marines were ordered to search the woods.
FataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading The Hunt—The Fatal Shot.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Men on horse-back were sent to examine every road and house for twenty miles around, and a file of marines were ordered to search the woods.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Men on horse-back were sent to examine every road and house for twenty miles around, and a file of marines were ordered to search the woods.
set up or found
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading But as the night advanced, it was learned that four men and a dog had been seen in the neighborhood.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This raised the suspicion that she had been kidnapped, and a general search was ordered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But as the night advanced, it was learned that four men and a dog had been seen in the neighborhood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
horse-back
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From this reading Men on horse-back were sent to examine every road and house for twenty miles around, and a file of marines were ordered to search the woods.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Men on horse-back were sent to examine every road and house for twenty miles around, and a file of marines were ordered to search the woods.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading The Hunt—The Fatal Shot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as the night advanced, it was learned that four men and a dog had been seen in the neighborhood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
kidnappedverbUS /ˈkɪdnæpt/
inflected form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading This raised the suspicion that she had been kidnapped, and a general search was ordered.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading But as the night advanced, it was learned that four men and a dog had been seen in the neighborhood.
go away from a place
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
marinesnounUS /mərˈiːnz/
an amphibious division of the United States Navy
From this reading Men on horse-back were sent to examine every road and house for twenty miles around, and a file of marines were ordered to search the woods.
the force of workers available
From this reading But as the night advanced, it was learned that four men and a dog had been seen in the neighborhood.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Men on horse-back were sent to examine every road and house for twenty miles around, and a file of marines were ordered to search the woods.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading But as the night advanced, it was learned that four men and a dog had been seen in the neighborhood.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But as the night advanced, it was learned that four men and a dog had been seen in the neighborhood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading This raised the suspicion that she had been kidnapped, and a general search was ordered.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
pranksnounUS /præŋks/
plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading This raised the suspicion that she had been kidnapped, and a general search was ordered.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Men on horse-back were sent to examine every road and house for twenty miles around, and a file of marines were ordered to search the woods.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading This raised the suspicion that she had been kidnapped, and a general search was ordered.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But as the night advanced, it was learned that four men and a dog had been seen in the neighborhood.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Men on horse-back were sent to examine every road and house for twenty miles around, and a file of marines were ordered to search the woods.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The Hunt—The Fatal Shot.
in the near future
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading This raised the suspicion that she had been kidnapped, and a general search was ordered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Hunt—The Fatal Shot.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This raised the suspicion that she had been kidnapped, and a general search was ordered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Men on horse-back were sent to examine every road and house for twenty miles around, and a file of marines were ordered to search the woods.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Men on horse-back were sent to examine every road and house for twenty miles around, and a file of marines were ordered to search the woods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men on horse-back were sent to examine every road and house for twenty miles around, and a file of marines were ordered to search the woods.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Men on horse-back were sent to examine every road and house for twenty miles around, and a file of marines were ordered to search the woods.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On the discovery that Cora could not be found, it was surmised that she was playing one of her pranks, and she would soon leave her hiding place and return.
