used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly a dull glow was seen through the mist.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading Frank now began to make more accurate calculations as to their exact position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frank now began to make more accurate calculations as to their exact position.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Frank now began to make more accurate calculations as to their exact position.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Frank now began to make more accurate calculations as to their exact position.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “That is the searchlight,” he cried.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Frank gave a cry of joy.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Suddenly a dull glow was seen through the mist.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Frank now began to make more accurate calculations as to their exact position.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank now began to make more accurate calculations as to their exact position.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Frank gave a cry of joy.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Suddenly a dull glow was seen through the mist.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “That is the searchlight,” he cried.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That is the searchlight,” he cried.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Frank gave a cry of joy.
engage in
From this reading Frank now began to make more accurate calculations as to their exact position.
become covered with mist
From this reading Suddenly a dull glow was seen through the mist.
a particular point in time
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Frank now began to make more accurate calculations as to their exact position.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Frank now began to make more accurate calculations as to their exact position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank gave a cry of joy.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Frank now began to make more accurate calculations as to their exact position.
with speed
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
ScorchernounUS /ˈskɔːrtʃər/
an extremely hot day
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
scramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
searchlightnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪt/
a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
From this reading “That is the searchlight,” he cried.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Suddenly a dull glow was seen through the mist.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
in the near future
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly a dull glow was seen through the mist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Frank now began to make more accurate calculations as to their exact position.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Suddenly a dull glow was seen through the mist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank now began to make more accurate calculations as to their exact position.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The result was that the party was soon scrambling down the mountain side and rapidly approaching the Scorcher, for the firing every moment grew more distinct.
