used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Fortunately Paul found another, and there they sat, as O'Grady said, like owls in their nests, waiting for the cart.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fortunately Paul found another, and there they sat, as O'Grady said, like owls in their nests, waiting for the cart.
the two together, not just one
From this reading There was not room for both in one hole.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Fortunately Paul found another, and there they sat, as O'Grady said, like owls in their nests, waiting for the cart.
cavitynounUS /ˈkævəti/
a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading They climbed up.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was not room for both in one hole.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately Paul found another, and there they sat, as O'Grady said, like owls in their nests, waiting for the cart.
set up or found
From this reading Fortunately Paul found another, and there they sat, as O'Grady said, like owls in their nests, waiting for the cart.
Gerrard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Up, up, Gerrard!" said O'Grady.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
an opening into or through something
From this reading There was not room for both in one hole.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Fortunately Paul found another, and there they sat, as O'Grady said, like owls in their nests, waiting for the cart.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
nestsnounUS /nests/
plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Fortunately Paul found another, and there they sat, as O'Grady said, like owls in their nests, waiting for the cart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
O'Grady
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Up, up, Gerrard!" said O'Grady.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was not room for both in one hole.
owlsnounUS /aʊlz/
plural of “owl” — nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading Fortunately Paul found another, and there they sat, as O'Grady said, like owls in their nests, waiting for the cart.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Fortunately Paul found another, and there they sat, as O'Grady said, like owls in their nests, waiting for the cart.
a person who is being chased
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was not room for both in one hole.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Up, up, Gerrard!" said O'Grady.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Fortunately Paul found another, and there they sat, as O'Grady said, like owls in their nests, waiting for the cart.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
not in physical motion
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fortunately Paul found another, and there they sat, as O'Grady said, like owls in their nests, waiting for the cart.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not room for both in one hole.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Up, up, Gerrard!" said O'Grady.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Fortunately Paul found another, and there they sat, as O'Grady said, like owls in their nests, waiting for the cart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was not room for both in one hole.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "If we are pursued, they are certain to look in here, but I see a cavity, some way up, into which we may get, and the soldiers might look in and still not find us."
