used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I'm due in the city the day after to-morrow, remember."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Solomon says supper won't be ready for half an hour, and we haven't half an hour to waste.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Solomon says supper won't be ready for half an hour, and we haven't half an hour to waste.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Starving--but I still have strength enough to get that far.
CABINSnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I'm due in the city the day after to-morrow, remember."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I'm due in the city the day after to-morrow, remember."
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading I'm due in the city the day after to-morrow, remember."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Starving--but I still have strength enough to get that far.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Starving--but I still have strength enough to get that far.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Solomon says supper won't be ready for half an hour, and we haven't half an hour to waste.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Starving--but I still have strength enough to get that far.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Solomon says supper won't be ready for half an hour, and we haven't half an hour to waste.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
haven't
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From this reading Solomon says supper won't be ready for half an hour, and we haven't half an hour to waste.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Solomon says supper won't be ready for half an hour, and we haven't half an hour to waste.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading "I thought you were hungry!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
I'm
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From this reading I'm due in the city the day after to-morrow, remember."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I'm due in the city the day after to-morrow, remember."
let's
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From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Solomon says supper won't be ready for half an hour, and we haven't half an hour to waste.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I'm due in the city the day after to-morrow, remember."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Solomon says supper won't be ready for half an hour, and we haven't half an hour to waste.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
StarvingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrvɪŋ/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading "Starving--but I still have strength enough to get that far.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Starving--but I still have strength enough to get that far.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading "Starving--but I still have strength enough to get that far.
suitcasenounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪs/
a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Solomon says supper won't be ready for half an hour, and we haven't half an hour to waste.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Starving--but I still have strength enough to get that far.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought you were hungry!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Starving--but I still have strength enough to get that far.
to-morrow
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From this reading I'm due in the city the day after to-morrow, remember."
on a floor above
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Solomon says supper won't be ready for half an hour, and we haven't half an hour to waste.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I thought you were hungry!"
won't
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From this reading Solomon says supper won't be ready for half an hour, and we haven't half an hour to waste.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WE SEARCH THE ABANDONED CABINS "Now," said Terry, as Solomon and the suitcase disappeared upstairs, "let's you and I have a look at those haunted cabins."
