used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Hunt in all the abandoned mine diggings, in any place where it might possibly be hidden.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "There won't be much real detective work about this case," their father told them.
(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 Hunt in all the abandoned mine diggings, in any place where it might possibly be hidden.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "It will be just a plain case of plugging along and searching high and low for that gold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It will be just a plain case of plugging along and searching high and low for that gold.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Hunt in all the abandoned mine diggings, in any place where it might possibly be hidden.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It is hidden somewhere, or the gang wouldn't be staying around.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "There won't be much real detective work about this case," their father told them.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "There won't be much real detective work about this case," their father told them.
CAVE-IN
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From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading "There won't be much real detective work about this case," their father told them.
diggingsnoun
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
From this reading Hunt in all the abandoned mine diggings, in any place where it might possibly be hidden.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "There won't be much real detective work about this case," their father told them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading It is hidden somewhere, or the gang wouldn't be staying around.
coins made of gold
From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
not accessible to view
From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "It will be just a plain case of plugging along and searching high and low for that gold.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Hunt in all the abandoned mine diggings, in any place where it might possibly be hidden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hunt in all the abandoned mine diggings, in any place where it might possibly be hidden.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is hidden somewhere, or the gang wouldn't be staying around.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It will be just a plain case of plugging along and searching high and low for that gold.
and nothing more
From this reading "It will be just a plain case of plugging along and searching high and low for that gold.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "It will be just a plain case of plugging along and searching high and low for that gold.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Hunt in all the abandoned mine diggings, in any place where it might possibly be hidden.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Hunt in all the abandoned mine diggings, in any place where it might possibly be hidden.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "There won't be much real detective work about this case," their father told them.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It will be just a plain case of plugging along and searching high and low for that gold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is hidden somewhere, or the gang wouldn't be staying around.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Hunt in all the abandoned mine diggings, in any place where it might possibly be hidden.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "It will be just a plain case of plugging along and searching high and low for that gold.
pluggingverbUS /ˈplʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “plug” — fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
From this reading "It will be just a plain case of plugging along and searching high and low for that gold.
by chance
From this reading Hunt in all the abandoned mine diggings, in any place where it might possibly be hidden.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "There won't be much real detective work about this case," their father told them.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading "It will be just a plain case of plugging along and searching high and low for that gold.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
in or at or to some place
From this reading It is hidden somewhere, or the gang wouldn't be staying around.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It is hidden somewhere, or the gang wouldn't be staying around.
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It will be just a plain case of plugging along and searching high and low for that gold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE CAVE-IN Next day, refreshed by their night's sleep, the Hardy boys set out on a systematic search for the hidden gold.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "There won't be much real detective work about this case," their father told them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There won't be much real detective work about this case," their father told them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "There won't be much real detective work about this case," their father told them.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "There won't be much real detective work about this case," their father told them.
in or at the place that
From this reading Hunt in all the abandoned mine diggings, in any place where it might possibly be hidden.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It will be just a plain case of plugging along and searching high and low for that gold.
won't
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From this reading "There won't be much real detective work about this case," their father told them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "There won't be much real detective work about this case," their father told them.
wouldn't
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From this reading It is hidden somewhere, or the gang wouldn't be staying around.
