used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
(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 TWO HOLD-UP MEN "That's Boy Scout talk all right!" exclaimed Elmer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was decided to leave Sandy and Dick at the point where the explosion had taken place, while Will, Elmer and Jimmie followed on down the gangway.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
a youthful male person
From this reading TWO HOLD-UP MEN "That's Boy Scout talk all right!" exclaimed Elmer.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The other boys now came up and a short consultation was held.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The other boys now came up and a short consultation was held.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading The other boys now came up and a short consultation was held.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "Yes, the three stones, piled one on top of the other, mean that there is danger in following the trail.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was decided to leave Sandy and Dick at the point where the explosion had taken place, while Will, Elmer and Jimmie followed on down the gangway.
someone who is a detective
From this reading It was decided to leave Sandy and Dick at the point where the explosion had taken place, while Will, Elmer and Jimmie followed on down the gangway.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
don't
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From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was decided to leave Sandy and Dick at the point where the explosion had taken place, while Will, Elmer and Jimmie followed on down the gangway.
Elmer
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From this reading TWO HOLD-UP MEN "That's Boy Scout talk all right!" exclaimed Elmer.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading TWO HOLD-UP MEN "That's Boy Scout talk all right!" exclaimed Elmer.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading It was decided to leave Sandy and Dick at the point where the explosion had taken place, while Will, Elmer and Jimmie followed on down the gangway.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was decided to leave Sandy and Dick at the point where the explosion had taken place, while Will, Elmer and Jimmie followed on down the gangway.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "Yes, the three stones, piled one on top of the other, mean that there is danger in following the trail.
gangwaynoun
a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)
From this reading It was decided to leave Sandy and Dick at the point where the explosion had taken place, while Will, Elmer and Jimmie followed on down the gangway.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was decided to leave Sandy and Dick at the point where the explosion had taken place, while Will, Elmer and Jimmie followed on down the gangway.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The other boys now came up and a short consultation was held.
HOLD-UP
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From this reading TWO HOLD-UP MEN "That's Boy Scout talk all right!" exclaimed Elmer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, the three stones, piled one on top of the other, mean that there is danger in following the trail.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, the three stones, piled one on top of the other, mean that there is danger in following the trail.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was decided to leave Sandy and Dick at the point where the explosion had taken place, while Will, Elmer and Jimmie followed on down the gangway.
Jimmie
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From this reading It was decided to leave Sandy and Dick at the point where the explosion had taken place, while Will, Elmer and Jimmie followed on down the gangway.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
go away from a place
From this reading It was decided to leave Sandy and Dick at the point where the explosion had taken place, while Will, Elmer and Jimmie followed on down the gangway.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Yes, the three stones, piled one on top of the other, mean that there is danger in following the trail.
the force of workers available
From this reading TWO HOLD-UP MEN "That's Boy Scout talk all right!" exclaimed Elmer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The other boys now came up and a short consultation was held.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes, the three stones, piled one on top of the other, mean that there is danger in following the trail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yes, the three stones, piled one on top of the other, mean that there is danger in following the trail.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Yes, the three stones, piled one on top of the other, mean that there is danger in following the trail.
and nothing more
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Yes, the three stones, piled one on top of the other, mean that there is danger in following the trail.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading "Yes, the three stones, piled one on top of the other, mean that there is danger in following the trail.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was decided to leave Sandy and Dick at the point where the explosion had taken place, while Will, Elmer and Jimmie followed on down the gangway.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was decided to leave Sandy and Dick at the point where the explosion had taken place, while Will, Elmer and Jimmie followed on down the gangway.
precisely, exactly
From this reading TWO HOLD-UP MEN "That's Boy Scout talk all right!" exclaimed Elmer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading It was decided to leave Sandy and Dick at the point where the explosion had taken place, while Will, Elmer and Jimmie followed on down the gangway.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading TWO HOLD-UP MEN "That's Boy Scout talk all right!" exclaimed Elmer.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The other boys now came up and a short consultation was held.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "Yes, the three stones, piled one on top of the other, mean that there is danger in following the trail.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was decided to leave Sandy and Dick at the point where the explosion had taken place, while Will, Elmer and Jimmie followed on down the gangway.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading TWO HOLD-UP MEN "That's Boy Scout talk all right!" exclaimed Elmer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes, the three stones, piled one on top of the other, mean that there is danger in following the trail.
That's
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From this reading TWO HOLD-UP MEN "That's Boy Scout talk all right!" exclaimed Elmer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes, the three stones, piled one on top of the other, mean that there is danger in following the trail.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Yes, the three stones, piled one on top of the other, mean that there is danger in following the trail.
a special situation
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Yes, the three stones, piled one on top of the other, mean that there is danger in following the trail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
the upper part of anything
From this reading "Yes, the three stones, piled one on top of the other, mean that there is danger in following the trail.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading "Yes, the three stones, piled one on top of the other, mean that there is danger in following the trail.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO HOLD-UP MEN "That's Boy Scout talk all right!" exclaimed Elmer.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The other boys now came up and a short consultation was held.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The other boys now came up and a short consultation was held.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was decided to leave Sandy and Dick at the point where the explosion had taken place, while Will, Elmer and Jimmie followed on down the gangway.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was decided to leave Sandy and Dick at the point where the explosion had taken place, while Will, Elmer and Jimmie followed on down the gangway.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I don't understand exactly what kind of danger can be threatening us, and so the only thing we can do is to go on and find out," Will said with a glance backward.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, the three stones, piled one on top of the other, mean that there is danger in following the trail.
