used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
in actual fact
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
(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 The grounds were flashing with light in all directions; soldiers called to one another; men ran all around, looking for them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SENTENCED Both Fred and Boris recognized at once the hopelessness of flight.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The grounds were flashing with light in all directions; soldiers called to one another; men ran all around, looking for them.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The grounds were flashing with light in all directions; soldiers called to one another; men ran all around, looking for them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And yet, hopelessly caught as they were, neither could give up supinely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SENTENCED Both Fred and Boris recognized at once the hopelessness of flight.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
Boris
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From this reading SENTENCED Both Fred and Boris recognized at once the hopelessness of flight.
the two together, not just one
From this reading SENTENCED Both Fred and Boris recognized at once the hopelessness of flight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The grounds were flashing with light in all directions; soldiers called to one another; men ran all around, looking for them.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading And yet, hopelessly caught as they were, neither could give up supinely.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
not accessible to view
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And yet, hopelessly caught as they were, neither could give up supinely.
dauntlessadjective
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The grounds were flashing with light in all directions; soldiers called to one another; men ran all around, looking for them.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
one or the other of two
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
else
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From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
at any time
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading The grounds were flashing with light in all directions; soldiers called to one another; men ran all around, looking for them.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading SENTENCED Both Fred and Boris recognized at once the hopelessness of flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The grounds were flashing with light in all directions; soldiers called to one another; men ran all around, looking for them.
Fred
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From this reading SENTENCED Both Fred and Boris recognized at once the hopelessness of flight.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The grounds were flashing with light in all directions; soldiers called to one another; men ran all around, looking for them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading And yet, hopelessly caught as they were, neither could give up supinely.
hopelessnessnounUS /ˈhoʊpləsnəs/
the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success
From this reading SENTENCED Both Fred and Boris recognized at once the hopelessness of flight.
of great significance or value
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The grounds were flashing with light in all directions; soldiers called to one another; men ran all around, looking for them.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The grounds were flashing with light in all directions; soldiers called to one another; men ran all around, looking for them.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The grounds were flashing with light in all directions; soldiers called to one another; men ran all around, looking for them.
the force of workers available
From this reading The grounds were flashing with light in all directions; soldiers called to one another; men ran all around, looking for them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading And yet, hopelessly caught as they were, neither could give up supinely.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SENTENCED Both Fred and Boris recognized at once the hopelessness of flight.
on one occasion
From this reading SENTENCED Both Fred and Boris recognized at once the hopelessness of flight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The grounds were flashing with light in all directions; soldiers called to one another; men ran all around, looking for them.
and nothing more
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
go across or through
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The grounds were flashing with light in all directions; soldiers called to one another; men ran all around, looking for them.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading SENTENCED Both Fred and Boris recognized at once the hopelessness of flight.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
except for; apart from
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
SENTENCEDverbUS /ˈsentənst/
past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading SENTENCED Both Fred and Boris recognized at once the hopelessness of flight.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The grounds were flashing with light in all directions; soldiers called to one another; men ran all around, looking for them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
supinelyadverb
with the face upward
From this reading And yet, hopelessly caught as they were, neither could give up supinely.
supremelyadverbUS /suːˈpriːməli/
to the maximum degree
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SENTENCED Both Fred and Boris recognized at once the hopelessness of flight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And yet, hopelessly caught as they were, neither could give up supinely.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And yet, hopelessly caught as they were, neither could give up supinely.
the act of using
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The grounds were flashing with light in all directions; soldiers called to one another; men ran all around, looking for them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
which person or people
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Both had the dauntless fighting spirit that must be conquered, that will never give up, not only while hope remains, but while disaster, be it ever so certain, has not actually come to pass.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The grounds were flashing with light in all directions; soldiers called to one another; men ran all around, looking for them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Both thought instinctively of the hollow and the concealed entrance to the tunnel, and both knew that to attempt to use that now would not save them, and would give away a secret that might be supremely important at some future time, either to them or to someone else among those who shared the precious secret.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, hopelessly caught as they were, neither could give up supinely.
