used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT ON THE CHANNEL.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "How queer the lights look swinging along close to the water, and in that fog, too.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Frank was wide-awake instantly, and one quick glance showed him the approaching peril.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
CHANNELnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading A NIGHT ON THE CHANNEL.
chum's
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From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "How queer the lights look swinging along close to the water, and in that fog, too.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading "How queer the lights look swinging along close to the water, and in that fog, too.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Frank was wide-awake instantly, and one quick glance showed him the approaching peril.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Frank was wide-awake instantly, and one quick glance showed him the approaching peril.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
How
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From this reading "How queer the lights look swinging along close to the water, and in that fog, too.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Frank was wide-awake instantly, and one quick glance showed him the approaching peril.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading "How queer the lights look swinging along close to the water, and in that fog, too.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "How queer the lights look swinging along close to the water, and in that fog, too.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT ON THE CHANNEL.
not any; not one
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A NIGHT ON THE CHANNEL.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Frank was wide-awake instantly, and one quick glance showed him the approaching peril.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "How queer the lights look swinging along close to the water, and in that fog, too.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Frank was wide-awake instantly, and one quick glance showed him the approaching peril.
quiververbUS /ˈkwɪvər/
shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Frank was wide-awake instantly, and one quick glance showed him the approaching peril.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
confined on all sides
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading "How queer the lights look swinging along close to the water, and in that fog, too.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT ON THE CHANNEL.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
They're
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From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
they've
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From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "How queer the lights look swinging along close to the water, and in that fog, too.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "How queer the lights look swinging along close to the water, and in that fog, too.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "They're looking for us, and they've got lanterns, Frank!" was what the one on guard said in a low tone as he pulled his chum's sleeve.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
wide-awakeadjective
fully awake
From this reading Frank was wide-awake instantly, and one quick glance showed him the approaching peril.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
you're
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From this reading "Yes, you're right about it, Billy," he observed cautiously, and if there was a little quiver to his voice that was no more than might be expected under the exciting conditions by which they were surrounded.
