used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A cry of joy went up from the three searchers.
(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 A single glance told them this much, and they also recognized all four.
in addition
From this reading A single glance told them this much, and they also recognized all four.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
bearersnounUS /ˈberərz/
plural of “bearer” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A cry of joy went up from the three searchers.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In less than five minutes the two parties met.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There were four men of their own race in the party of torch bearers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A cry of joy went up from the three searchers.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A single glance told them this much, and they also recognized all four.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading A cry of joy went up from the three searchers.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In less than five minutes the two parties met.
come together
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
the force of workers available
From this reading There were four men of their own race in the party of torch bearers.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In less than five minutes the two parties met.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In less than five minutes the two parties met.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A single glance told them this much, and they also recognized all four.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There were four men of their own race in the party of torch bearers.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading In less than five minutes the two parties met.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
any competition
From this reading There were four men of their own race in the party of torch bearers.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading A single glance told them this much, and they also recognized all four.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
searchersnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃərz/
plural of “searcher” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading A cry of joy went up from the three searchers.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A single glance told them this much, and they also recognized all four.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In less than five minutes the two parties met.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were four men of their own race in the party of torch bearers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were four men of their own race in the party of torch bearers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A single glance told them this much, and they also recognized all four.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A cry of joy went up from the three searchers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A single glance told them this much, and they also recognized all four.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A cry of joy went up from the three searchers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well satisfied that Leo was in the approaching party of torch bearers, the professor and his two companions hurried to meet them as fast as they could run.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A cry of joy went up from the three searchers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were four men of their own race in the party of torch bearers.
