used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading We were all feeling pretty disappointed because we knew that the chances were against us.
(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 We were all feeling pretty disappointed because we knew that the chances were against us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But to turn back without really _knowing for sure_ that we couldn't possibly go any further, gee whiz, that didn't seem like scouts.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading It would be bad enough to have to turn back, anyway, that's what I thought.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It would be bad enough to have to turn back, anyway, that's what I thought.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It would be bad enough to have to turn back, anyway, that's what I thought.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be bad enough to have to turn back, anyway, that's what I thought.
for the reason that
From this reading We were all feeling pretty disappointed because we knew that the chances were against us.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to turn back without really _knowing for sure_ that we couldn't possibly go any further, gee whiz, that didn't seem like scouts.
can't
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From this reading "We'll either do it or _know that we can't_, that's our motto," Hunt said.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading We were all feeling pretty disappointed because we knew that the chances were against us.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
couldn't
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didn't
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disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading We were all feeling pretty disappointed because we knew that the chances were against us.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "We'll either do it or _know that we can't_, that's our motto," Hunt said.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
one or the other of two
From this reading "We'll either do it or _know that we can't_, that's our motto," Hunt said.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It would be bad enough to have to turn back, anyway, that's what I thought.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading We were all feeling pretty disappointed because we knew that the chances were against us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
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geenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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hadn't
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From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
how
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From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading "We'll either do it or _know that we can't_, that's our motto," Hunt said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It would be bad enough to have to turn back, anyway, that's what I thought.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
and nothing more
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We were all feeling pretty disappointed because we knew that the chances were against us.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "We'll either do it or _know that we can't_, that's our motto," Hunt said.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading But to turn back without really _knowing for sure_ that we couldn't possibly go any further, gee whiz, that didn't seem like scouts.
LEDGEnounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But to turn back without really _knowing for sure_ that we couldn't possibly go any further, gee whiz, that didn't seem like scouts.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
mottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading "We'll either do it or _know that we can't_, that's our motto," Hunt said.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "We'll either do it or _know that we can't_, that's our motto," Hunt said.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We'll either do it or _know that we can't_, that's our motto," Hunt said.
by chance
From this reading But to turn back without really _knowing for sure_ that we couldn't possibly go any further, gee whiz, that didn't seem like scouts.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading We were all feeling pretty disappointed because we knew that the chances were against us.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But to turn back without really _knowing for sure_ that we couldn't possibly go any further, gee whiz, that didn't seem like scouts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We'll either do it or _know that we can't_, that's our motto," Hunt said.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
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give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But to turn back without really _knowing for sure_ that we couldn't possibly go any further, gee whiz, that didn't seem like scouts.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
slantingadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But to turn back without really _knowing for sure_ that we couldn't possibly go any further, gee whiz, that didn't seem like scouts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
that's
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From this reading It would be bad enough to have to turn back, anyway, that's what I thought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It would be bad enough to have to turn back, anyway, that's what I thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would be bad enough to have to turn back, anyway, that's what I thought.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It would be bad enough to have to turn back, anyway, that's what I thought.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE LEDGE If it hadn't been for that slanting ledge a little below us we could have looked down and seen just how steep the hill was.
We'll
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From this reading "We'll either do it or _know that we can't_, that's our motto," Hunt said.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were all feeling pretty disappointed because we knew that the chances were against us.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It would be bad enough to have to turn back, anyway, that's what I thought.
whiznounUS /wɪz/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be bad enough to have to turn back, anyway, that's what I thought.
