used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Somebody with a lantern is coming this way!” exclaimed the boy.
AdvancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Advancing through the darkness was a single bright disc of light.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading “Why not arrest them now?” asked Ralph.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was swinging violently, as if whoever was carrying it was walking fast.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Why not arrest them now?” asked Ralph.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “Quick, get in here behind this hut,” ordered the chief inspector.
a youthful male person
From this reading “Somebody with a lantern is coming this way!” exclaimed the boy.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Advancing through the darkness was a single bright disc of light.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was swinging violently, as if whoever was carrying it was walking fast.
a person who is in charge
From this reading “Quick, get in here behind this hut,” ordered the chief inspector.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “Somebody with a lantern is coming this way!” exclaimed the boy.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Advancing through the darkness was a single bright disc of light.
discnounUS /dɪsk/
sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove
From this reading Advancing through the darkness was a single bright disc of light.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Somebody with a lantern is coming this way!” exclaimed the boy.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It was swinging violently, as if whoever was carrying it was walking fast.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Quick, get in here behind this hut,” ordered the chief inspector.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Quick, get in here behind this hut,” ordered the chief inspector.
temporary military shelter
From this reading “Quick, get in here behind this hut,” ordered the chief inspector.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was swinging violently, as if whoever was carrying it was walking fast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Quick, get in here behind this hut,” ordered the chief inspector.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading “Quick, get in here behind this hut,” ordered the chief inspector.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Somebody with a lantern is coming this way!” exclaimed the boy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was swinging violently, as if whoever was carrying it was walking fast.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading “Somebody with a lantern is coming this way!” exclaimed the boy.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Advancing through the darkness was a single bright disc of light.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Why not arrest them now?” asked Ralph.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Why not arrest them now?” asked Ralph.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Advancing through the darkness was a single bright disc of light.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading “Quick, get in here behind this hut,” ordered the chief inspector.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading “Quick, get in here behind this hut,” ordered the chief inspector.
Ralph
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From this reading “Why not arrest them now?” asked Ralph.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Advancing through the darkness was a single bright disc of light.
a person, without saying who
From this reading “Somebody with a lantern is coming this way!” exclaimed the boy.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading It was swinging violently, as if whoever was carrying it was walking fast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Somebody with a lantern is coming this way!” exclaimed the boy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Why not arrest them now?” asked Ralph.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Somebody with a lantern is coming this way!” exclaimed the boy.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Advancing through the darkness was a single bright disc of light.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading It was swinging violently, as if whoever was carrying it was walking fast.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading It was swinging violently, as if whoever was carrying it was walking fast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Advancing through the darkness was a single bright disc of light.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Somebody with a lantern is coming this way!” exclaimed the boy.
whoever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was swinging violently, as if whoever was carrying it was walking fast.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why not arrest them now?” asked Ralph.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Somebody with a lantern is coming this way!” exclaimed the boy.
