used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He merely held up a cautioning hand, and Darrin moved even more stealthily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He merely held up a cautioning hand, and Darrin moved even more stealthily.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another moment Dave's head was close to his chum's, and both young men were gazing upon the same scene.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE "SOREHEADS" IN CONCLAVE Dave Darrin came stealing over, as soft-footed as any panther.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Dick did not turn around to look at his chum.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE "SOREHEADS" IN CONCLAVE Dave Darrin came stealing over, as soft-footed as any panther.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dick did not turn around to look at his chum.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In another moment Dave's head was close to his chum's, and both young men were gazing upon the same scene.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE "SOREHEADS" IN CONCLAVE Dave Darrin came stealing over, as soft-footed as any panther.
cautioningverbUS /ˈkɔːʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading He merely held up a cautioning hand, and Darrin moved even more stealthily.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Dick did not turn around to look at his chum.
chum's
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From this reading In another moment Dave's head was close to his chum's, and both young men were gazing upon the same scene.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In another moment Dave's head was close to his chum's, and both young men were gazing upon the same scene.
CONCLAVEnounUS /ˈkɑːnkleɪv/
a confidential or secret meeting
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Darrin
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Dave
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Dave's
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From this reading In another moment Dave's head was close to his chum's, and both young men were gazing upon the same scene.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
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someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick did not turn around to look at his chum.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dick did not turn around to look at his chum.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Davis and Fremont-----" whispered Darrin in his chum's ear.
divisible by two
From this reading He merely held up a cautioning hand, and Darrin moved even more stealthily.
FremontnounUS /ˈfriːmɑːnt/
United States explorer who mapped much of the American west and Northwest (1813-1890)
From this reading "Davis and Fremont-----" whispered Darrin in his chum's ear.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading In another moment Dave's head was close to his chum's, and both young men were gazing upon the same scene.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He merely held up a cautioning hand, and Darrin moved even more stealthily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He merely held up a cautioning hand, and Darrin moved even more stealthily.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In another moment Dave's head was close to his chum's, and both young men were gazing upon the same scene.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He merely held up a cautioning hand, and Darrin moved even more stealthily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick did not turn around to look at his chum.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE "SOREHEADS" IN CONCLAVE Dave Darrin came stealing over, as soft-footed as any panther.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dick did not turn around to look at his chum.
the force of workers available
From this reading In another moment Dave's head was close to his chum's, and both young men were gazing upon the same scene.
and nothing more
From this reading He merely held up a cautioning hand, and Darrin moved even more stealthily.
a particular point in time
From this reading In another moment Dave's head was close to his chum's, and both young men were gazing upon the same scene.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He merely held up a cautioning hand, and Darrin moved even more stealthily.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He merely held up a cautioning hand, and Darrin moved even more stealthily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dick did not turn around to look at his chum.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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panthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading THE "SOREHEADS" IN CONCLAVE Dave Darrin came stealing over, as soft-footed as any panther.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In another moment Dave's head was close to his chum's, and both young men were gazing upon the same scene.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading In another moment Dave's head was close to his chum's, and both young men were gazing upon the same scene.
soft-footedadjective
sound of quiet gentle steps
From this reading THE "SOREHEADS" IN CONCLAVE Dave Darrin came stealing over, as soft-footed as any panther.
SOREHEADS
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From this reading THE "SOREHEADS" IN CONCLAVE Dave Darrin came stealing over, as soft-footed as any panther.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading THE "SOREHEADS" IN CONCLAVE Dave Darrin came stealing over, as soft-footed as any panther.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading He merely held up a cautioning hand, and Darrin moved even more stealthily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "SOREHEADS" IN CONCLAVE Dave Darrin came stealing over, as soft-footed as any panther.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick did not turn around to look at his chum.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Dick did not turn around to look at his chum.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He merely held up a cautioning hand, and Darrin moved even more stealthily.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In another moment Dave's head was close to his chum's, and both young men were gazing upon the same scene.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In another moment Dave's head was close to his chum's, and both young men were gazing upon the same scene.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In another moment Dave's head was close to his chum's, and both young men were gazing upon the same scene.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Davis and Fremont-----" whispered Darrin in his chum's ear.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In another moment Dave's head was close to his chum's, and both young men were gazing upon the same scene.
