used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
at or in the front
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
in addition
From this reading Palpitating with excitement, Tom and Greg halted, also looking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Palpitating with excitement, Tom and Greg halted, also looking.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Whether wild animal or human being it would be hard to say there in the darkness.
any thing at all
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Whether wild animal or human being it would be hard to say there in the darkness.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Out of the shadow ahead emerged something only vaguely outlined in the dark.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Whether wild animal or human being it would be hard to say there in the darkness.
someone who is a detective
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Out of the shadow ahead emerged something only vaguely outlined in the dark.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Palpitating with excitement, Tom and Greg halted, also looking.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
Greg
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From this reading Palpitating with excitement, Tom and Greg halted, also looking.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Palpitating with excitement, Tom and Greg halted, also looking.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Whether wild animal or human being it would be hard to say there in the darkness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
hist
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From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Whether wild animal or human being it would be hard to say there in the darkness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether wild animal or human being it would be hard to say there in the darkness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Palpitating with excitement, Tom and Greg halted, also looking.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
and nothing more
From this reading Out of the shadow ahead emerged something only vaguely outlined in the dark.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether wild animal or human being it would be hard to say there in the darkness.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading Out of the shadow ahead emerged something only vaguely outlined in the dark.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
PalpitatingadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəteɪtɪŋ/
having a slight and rapid trembling motion
From this reading Palpitating with excitement, Tom and Greg halted, also looking.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
Identical; not different.
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
cut with a saw
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
express in words
From this reading Whether wild animal or human being it would be hard to say there in the darkness.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Out of the shadow ahead emerged something only vaguely outlined in the dark.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Out of the shadow ahead emerged something only vaguely outlined in the dark.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
not in physical motion
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Whether wild animal or human being it would be hard to say there in the darkness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
male cat
From this reading Palpitating with excitement, Tom and Greg halted, also looking.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Out of the shadow ahead emerged something only vaguely outlined in the dark.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Indeed, the slight sound caused by its progress close to the road had more to do with warning Dick and his friends than anything their eyes saw at first.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
at the time that
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether wild animal or human being it would be hard to say there in the darkness.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading IN A FEVER "TO FIND OUT" Our trio had nearly reached what they judged to be the scene of the latest explosion when Dick suddenly gave a low, sharp "hist," at the same time bending over to the ground while still peering ahead.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Whether wild animal or human being it would be hard to say there in the darkness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Palpitating with excitement, Tom and Greg halted, also looking.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Whether wild animal or human being it would be hard to say there in the darkness.
