used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a shout to a near-by officer who had just succeeded in clapping the handcuffs on one of the smugglers, Joe made his way down the stairs.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE ROUND-UP The Hardy boys, in the meantime, were in the thick of the struggle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading With a shout to a near-by officer who had just succeeded in clapping the handcuffs on one of the smugglers, Joe made his way down the stairs.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading He heard the officer running over to the edge of the trap and saw the gleam of the flashlight.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
flashlightnounUS /ˈflæʃlaɪt/
a small portable battery-powered electric lamp
From this reading He heard the officer running over to the edge of the trap and saw the gleam of the flashlight.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
set up or found
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading He heard the officer running over to the edge of the trap and saw the gleam of the flashlight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
handcuffsnounUS /ˈhændkʌfs/
plural of “handcuff” — shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
From this reading With a shout to a near-by officer who had just succeeded in clapping the handcuffs on one of the smugglers, Joe made his way down the stairs.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading THE ROUND-UP The Hardy boys, in the meantime, were in the thick of the struggle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard the officer running over to the edge of the trap and saw the gleam of the flashlight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With a shout to a near-by officer who had just succeeded in clapping the handcuffs on one of the smugglers, Joe made his way down the stairs.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ROUND-UP The Hardy boys, in the meantime, were in the thick of the struggle.
Joe
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From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
and nothing more
From this reading With a shout to a near-by officer who had just succeeded in clapping the handcuffs on one of the smugglers, Joe made his way down the stairs.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With a shout to a near-by officer who had just succeeded in clapping the handcuffs on one of the smugglers, Joe made his way down the stairs.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading THE ROUND-UP The Hardy boys, in the meantime, were in the thick of the struggle.
the force of workers available
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
near-by
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From this reading With a shout to a near-by officer who had just succeeded in clapping the handcuffs on one of the smugglers, Joe made his way down the stairs.
not one, and not any
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROUND-UP The Hardy boys, in the meantime, were in the thick of the struggle.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading With a shout to a near-by officer who had just succeeded in clapping the handcuffs on one of the smugglers, Joe made his way down the stairs.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With a shout to a near-by officer who had just succeeded in clapping the handcuffs on one of the smugglers, Joe made his way down the stairs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With a shout to a near-by officer who had just succeeded in clapping the handcuffs on one of the smugglers, Joe made his way down the stairs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He heard the officer running over to the edge of the trap and saw the gleam of the flashlight.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
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From this reading THE ROUND-UP The Hardy boys, in the meantime, were in the thick of the struggle.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He heard the officer running over to the edge of the trap and saw the gleam of the flashlight.
cut with a saw
From this reading He heard the officer running over to the edge of the trap and saw the gleam of the flashlight.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading With a shout to a near-by officer who had just succeeded in clapping the handcuffs on one of the smugglers, Joe made his way down the stairs.
smugglernounUS /ˈsmʌɡlər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading With a shout to a near-by officer who had just succeeded in clapping the handcuffs on one of the smugglers, Joe made his way down the stairs.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading THE ROUND-UP The Hardy boys, in the meantime, were in the thick of the struggle.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading With a shout to a near-by officer who had just succeeded in clapping the handcuffs on one of the smugglers, Joe made his way down the stairs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROUND-UP The Hardy boys, in the meantime, were in the thick of the struggle.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading THE ROUND-UP The Hardy boys, in the meantime, were in the thick of the struggle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading He heard the officer running over to the edge of the trap and saw the gleam of the flashlight.
trapdoor
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From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With a shout to a near-by officer who had just succeeded in clapping the handcuffs on one of the smugglers, Joe made his way down the stairs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE ROUND-UP The Hardy boys, in the meantime, were in the thick of the struggle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
which person or people
From this reading With a shout to a near-by officer who had just succeeded in clapping the handcuffs on one of the smugglers, Joe made his way down the stairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Frank fought desperately with the smuggler he had assailed in the living room of the house, while Joe raced across the yard toward the trapdoor leading to the underground caves.
but in spite of that
From this reading He found that although three of the smugglers had been captured by officers in the yard and that as many more were fighting to escape, none of the police had as yet learned of the trapdoor down which some of the men had disappeared.
