used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tony, Phil and Jerry came behind, with the officer and his men, their faces alight with anticipation of a battle, clambering up the hillside in their wake.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading With Joe, he went in advance of the party.
anew
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading Tony, Phil and Jerry came behind, with the officer and his men, their faces alight with anticipation of a battle, clambering up the hillside in their wake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Tony, Phil and Jerry came behind, with the officer and his men, their faces alight with anticipation of a battle, clambering up the hillside in their wake.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Tony, Phil and Jerry came behind, with the officer and his men, their faces alight with anticipation of a battle, clambering up the hillside in their wake.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
bouldersnounUS /ˈboʊldərz/
plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tony, Phil and Jerry came behind, with the officer and his men, their faces alight with anticipation of a battle, clambering up the hillside in their wake.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading "They've gone up to the cave," he said.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
clambering
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From this reading Tony, Phil and Jerry came behind, with the officer and his men, their faces alight with anticipation of a battle, clambering up the hillside in their wake.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Tony, Phil and Jerry came behind, with the officer and his men, their faces alight with anticipation of a battle, clambering up the hillside in their wake.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
gangstersnounUS /ˈɡæŋstərz/
plural of “gangster” — a criminal who is a member of gang
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "They've gone up to the cave," he said.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading Tony, Phil and Jerry came behind, with the officer and his men, their faces alight with anticipation of a battle, clambering up the hillside in their wake.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know the way."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With Joe, he went in advance of the party.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Tony, Phil and Jerry came behind, with the officer and his men, their faces alight with anticipation of a battle, clambering up the hillside in their wake.
Joe
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From this reading With Joe, he went in advance of the party.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know the way."
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
the force of workers available
From this reading Tony, Phil and Jerry came behind, with the officer and his men, their faces alight with anticipation of a battle, clambering up the hillside in their wake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Tony, Phil and Jerry came behind, with the officer and his men, their faces alight with anticipation of a battle, clambering up the hillside in their wake.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
Phil
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From this reading Tony, Phil and Jerry came behind, with the officer and his men, their faces alight with anticipation of a battle, clambering up the hillside in their wake.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
Prito
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From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
rôle
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From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "They've gone up to the cave," he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
They've
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From this reading "They've gone up to the cave," he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
Tony
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From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "They've gone up to the cave," he said.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Tony, Phil and Jerry came behind, with the officer and his men, their faces alight with anticipation of a battle, clambering up the hillside in their wake.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I know the way."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading With Joe, he went in advance of the party.
at the time that
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOME AGAIN Tony Prito and his chums guided the landing party to the boulders behind which the gangsters and their captives had disappeared, but when Frank Hardy saw that the prey had flown he assumed the rôle of guide.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Joe, he went in advance of the party.
