used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, under the circumstances, I had rather not say who that man shall be, but will ask for a volunteer.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
(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 "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Who is willing to offer himself up as a sacrifice to the good of the public?" and Mr. Conroyal smiled.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Now, under the circumstances, I had rather not say who that man shall be, but will ask for a volunteer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last Mr. Conroyal declared that the great moment had come.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Now, under the circumstances, I had rather not say who that man shall be, but will ask for a volunteer.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last Mr. Conroyal declared that the great moment had come.
Conroyal
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From this reading At last Mr. Conroyal declared that the great moment had come.
deem to be
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
CrookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
the first light of day
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading At last Mr. Conroyal declared that the great moment had come.
disturbancesnounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbənsəz/
plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
every person
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, under the circumstances, I had rather not say who that man shall be, but will ask for a volunteer.
set up or found
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
coins made of gold
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Who is willing to offer himself up as a sacrifice to the good of the public?" and Mr. Conroyal smiled.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At last Mr. Conroyal declared that the great moment had come.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
GulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At last Mr. Conroyal declared that the great moment had come.
HamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Who is willing to offer himself up as a sacrifice to the good of the public?" and Mr. Conroyal smiled.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who is willing to offer himself up as a sacrifice to the good of the public?" and Mr. Conroyal smiled.
immediately past
From this reading At last Mr. Conroyal declared that the great moment had come.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
go away from a place
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
engage in
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At last Mr. Conroyal declared that the great moment had come.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
not any; not one
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, under the circumstances, I had rather not say who that man shall be, but will ask for a volunteer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, under the circumstances, I had rather not say who that man shall be, but will ask for a volunteer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Who is willing to offer himself up as a sacrifice to the good of the public?" and Mr. Conroyal smiled.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
Pedro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Who is willing to offer himself up as a sacrifice to the good of the public?" and Mr. Conroyal smiled.
on the contrary
From this reading Now, under the circumstances, I had rather not say who that man shall be, but will ask for a volunteer.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Who is willing to offer himself up as a sacrifice to the good of the public?" and Mr. Conroyal smiled.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
express in words
From this reading Now, under the circumstances, I had rather not say who that man shall be, but will ask for a volunteer.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Now, under the circumstances, I had rather not say who that man shall be, but will ask for a volunteer.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Who is willing to offer himself up as a sacrifice to the good of the public?" and Mr. Conroyal smiled.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At last Mr. Conroyal declared that the great moment had come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Now, under the circumstances, I had rather not say who that man shall be, but will ask for a volunteer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading Now, under the circumstances, I had rather not say who that man shall be, but will ask for a volunteer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
at the time that
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
which person or people
From this reading Now, under the circumstances, I had rather not say who that man shall be, but will ask for a volunteer.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Who is willing to offer himself up as a sacrifice to the good of the public?" and Mr. Conroyal smiled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE CAVE OF GOLD There were no disturbances during the night; and the dawn of the next morning found everybody up and awaiting eagerly the moment when there would be sufficient light in the canyon to make the climbing of the Big Tree and the entrance into Crooked Arm Gulch safe.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But," and he glanced around the little group of eager faces, "Ham and I think, and I am sure you will all agree with us when you stop to consider the matter, that we ought to leave at least one man here to stand guard with Pedro.
