used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
(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 Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
in addition
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
CATASTROPHEnounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE CATASTROPHE.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
Daggett
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From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
Judson
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From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
Larkin
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From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
the act of departing
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
murderingverbUS /ˈmɜːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “murder” — kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
nefariousadjectiveUS /nəˈferiəs/
extremely wicked
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
get by special effort
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
in the near future
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
believed likely
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CATASTROPHE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Daggett might also harbor a conspiracy to secure the bulk of the treasure, and probably all the members of the evil band were looking forward to this coming night to end their suspense and give them an advantage one over the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading It was evident that they had not suspected our intrusion into their retreat, or the fact that their stolen treasure had been taken from them.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
which person or people
From this reading I was awakened by the voices of the robbers, who were leaving the cave early in order to complete their raft by nightfall.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Indeed, they seemed in high spirits, especially Larkin and Judson, who were doubtless eager to carry out their nefarious plan of murdering their comrades as soon as the work on the raft was finished.
