used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were Ralph Rodman and his brother Willis.
Armond
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From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In a moment they were grouped around the fire, greeting each other as though they had been separated for years.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading The third person, the reader will readily guess, was Gustave Barker.
Bear'snounUS /berz/
possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In a moment they were grouped around the fire, greeting each other as though they had been separated for years.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading They were Ralph Rodman and his brother Willis.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In a moment they were grouped around the fire, greeting each other as though they had been separated for years.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading A shout of joy escaped Frank’s lips when he saw his friend and brother were safe.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading A shout of joy escaped Frank’s lips when he saw his friend and brother were safe.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A shout of joy escaped Frank’s lips when he saw his friend and brother were safe.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading In a moment they were grouped around the fire, greeting each other as though they had been separated for years.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading In a moment they were grouped around the fire, greeting each other as though they had been separated for years.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The third person, the reader will readily guess, was Gustave Barker.
Gustave
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From this reading The third person, the reader will readily guess, was Gustave Barker.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a moment they were grouped around the fire, greeting each other as though they had been separated for years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A shout of joy escaped Frank’s lips when he saw his friend and brother were safe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were Ralph Rodman and his brother Willis.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading A shout of joy escaped Frank’s lips when he saw his friend and brother were safe.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A shout of joy escaped Frank’s lips when he saw his friend and brother were safe.
the force of workers available
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment they were grouped around the fire, greeting each other as though they had been separated for years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In a moment they were grouped around the fire, greeting each other as though they had been separated for years.
a human being
From this reading The third person, the reader will readily guess, was Gustave Barker.
Ralph
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From this reading They were Ralph Rodman and his brother Willis.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The third person, the reader will readily guess, was Gustave Barker.
without much difficulty
From this reading The third person, the reader will readily guess, was Gustave Barker.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
Rodman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were Ralph Rodman and his brother Willis.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading A shout of joy escaped Frank’s lips when he saw his friend and brother were safe.
cut with a saw
From this reading A shout of joy escaped Frank’s lips when he saw his friend and brother were safe.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading In a moment they were grouped around the fire, greeting each other as though they had been separated for years.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading A shout of joy escaped Frank’s lips when he saw his friend and brother were safe.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were Ralph Rodman and his brother Willis.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The third person, the reader will readily guess, was Gustave Barker.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In a moment they were grouped around the fire, greeting each other as though they had been separated for years.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It required but a single glance for Frank Armond to recognize two of the three men seated around the glowing fire in the cavern, called by the two hunters Bear’s Cave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The third person, the reader will readily guess, was Gustave Barker.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were Ralph Rodman and his brother Willis.
at the time that
From this reading A shout of joy escaped Frank’s lips when he saw his friend and brother were safe.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The third person, the reader will readily guess, was Gustave Barker.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading They were Ralph Rodman and his brother Willis.
a late time of life
From this reading In a moment they were grouped around the fire, greeting each other as though they had been separated for years.
