used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “And look here,” he went on, glancing keenly about, “there’s two fellows hanging around here somewhere.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “And look here,” he went on, glancing keenly about, “there’s two fellows hanging around here somewhere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading They’re the chaps who set me to watching the Englishman early last night.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
placed crosswise
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
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 They’re the chaps who set me to watching the Englishman early last night.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading They’re the chaps who set me to watching the Englishman early last night.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “And look here,” he went on, glancing keenly about, “there’s two fellows hanging around here somewhere.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “And look here,” he went on, glancing keenly about, “there’s two fellows hanging around here somewhere.
gullynounUS /ˈɡʌli/
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading “And look here,” he went on, glancing keenly about, “there’s two fellows hanging around here somewhere.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “And look here,” he went on, glancing keenly about, “there’s two fellows hanging around here somewhere.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “And look here,” he went on, glancing keenly about, “there’s two fellows hanging around here somewhere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading “Sure it’s a dog in the cavern!” insisted Terry.
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From this reading “Sure it’s a dog in the cavern!” insisted Terry.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading “And look here,” he went on, glancing keenly about, “there’s two fellows hanging around here somewhere.
immediately past
From this reading They’re the chaps who set me to watching the Englishman early last night.
the act of departing
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “And look here,” he went on, glancing keenly about, “there’s two fellows hanging around here somewhere.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They’re the chaps who set me to watching the Englishman early last night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They’re the chaps who set me to watching the Englishman early last night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They’re the chaps who set me to watching the Englishman early last night.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
in or at or to some place
From this reading “And look here,” he went on, glancing keenly about, “there’s two fellows hanging around here somewhere.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading “Sure it’s a dog in the cavern!” insisted Terry.
that's
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From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
there's
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From this reading “And look here,” he went on, glancing keenly about, “there’s two fellows hanging around here somewhere.
They're
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From this reading They’re the chaps who set me to watching the Englishman early last night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “And look here,” he went on, glancing keenly about, “there’s two fellows hanging around here somewhere.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading They’re the chaps who set me to watching the Englishman early last night.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “And look here,” he went on, glancing keenly about, “there’s two fellows hanging around here somewhere.
which person or people
From this reading They’re the chaps who set me to watching the Englishman early last night.
You're
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From this reading “You’re sure that’s a dog in the cavern?” demanded Ben as the three crossed the summit and entered the gully, after leaving their machine on the shelf to the east.
