used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “No, but I thought we might cut a circle around here and maybe find out how they get the lumber out of here.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Well,” Scott whispered to Murphy, “let’s get out of here and see what we can find.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “No, but I thought we might cut a circle around here and maybe find out how they get the lumber out of here.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Think they have settled down yet?” he asked, as they crawled out of the brush.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Think they have settled down yet?” he asked, as they crawled out of the brush.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading “Think they have settled down yet?” he asked, as they crawled out of the brush.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Well,” Scott whispered to Murphy, “let’s get out of here and see what we can find.”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading We can sneak in and look over the mill and the logs later on if we get a chance.”
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading “No, but I thought we might cut a circle around here and maybe find out how they get the lumber out of here.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading “Think they have settled down yet?” he asked, as they crawled out of the brush.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading “No, but I thought we might cut a circle around here and maybe find out how they get the lumber out of here.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Think they have settled down yet?” he asked, as they crawled out of the brush.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Well,” Scott whispered to Murphy, “let’s get out of here and see what we can find.”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Well,” Scott whispered to Murphy, “let’s get out of here and see what we can find.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Think they have settled down yet?” he asked, as they crawled out of the brush.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Well,” Scott whispered to Murphy, “let’s get out of here and see what we can find.”
how
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From this reading “No, but I thought we might cut a circle around here and maybe find out how they get the lumber out of here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No, but I thought we might cut a circle around here and maybe find out how they get the lumber out of here.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We can sneak in and look over the mill and the logs later on if we get a chance.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading We can sneak in and look over the mill and the logs later on if we get a chance.”
let's
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From this reading “Well,” Scott whispered to Murphy, “let’s get out of here and see what we can find.”
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading We can sneak in and look over the mill and the logs later on if we get a chance.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We can sneak in and look over the mill and the logs later on if we get a chance.”
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading “No, but I thought we might cut a circle around here and maybe find out how they get the lumber out of here.
by chance
From this reading “No, but I thought we might cut a circle around here and maybe find out how they get the lumber out of here.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “No, but I thought we might cut a circle around here and maybe find out how they get the lumber out of here.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading We can sneak in and look over the mill and the logs later on if we get a chance.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
MurphynounUS /ˈmɜːrfi/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading “Well,” Scott whispered to Murphy, “let’s get out of here and see what we can find.”
absolutely essential
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, but I thought we might cut a circle around here and maybe find out how they get the lumber out of here.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Well,” Scott whispered to Murphy, “let’s get out of here and see what we can find.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We can sneak in and look over the mill and the logs later on if we get a chance.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Well,” Scott whispered to Murphy, “let’s get out of here and see what we can find.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We can sneak in and look over the mill and the logs later on if we get a chance.”
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading “Well,” Scott whispered to Murphy, “let’s get out of here and see what we can find.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Well,” Scott whispered to Murphy, “let’s get out of here and see what we can find.”
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading “Think they have settled down yet?” he asked, as they crawled out of the brush.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
single-handedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəlˈhændɪd/
unsupported by other people
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
sneakverbUS /sniːk/
to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading We can sneak in and look over the mill and the logs later on if we get a chance.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Think they have settled down yet?” he asked, as they crawled out of the brush.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Think they have settled down yet?” he asked, as they crawled out of the brush.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “No, but I thought we might cut a circle around here and maybe find out how they get the lumber out of here.
up to a particular time
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Well,” Scott whispered to Murphy, “let’s get out of here and see what we can find.”
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Well,” Scott whispered to Murphy, “let’s get out of here and see what we can find.”
(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,” Scott whispered to Murphy, “let’s get out of here and see what we can find.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well,” Scott whispered to Murphy, “let’s get out of here and see what we can find.”
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “Well,” Scott whispered to Murphy, “let’s get out of here and see what we can find.”
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Murphy was ready enough to move and perfectly willing to tackle the whole camp single-handed if necessary, but he was surprised that Scott did not want to wait till the camp was asleep, since he had already taken such precautions to avoid detection.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Think they have settled down yet?” he asked, as they crawled out of the brush.
