perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading At the same instant, as if by mutual consent, his mate started to advance from the rear of the cave.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the same instant, as if by mutual consent, his mate started to advance from the rear of the cave.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN TWO FIRES.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what were they to do?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the same instant, as if by mutual consent, his mate started to advance from the rear of the cave.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
permission to do something
From this reading At the same instant, as if by mutual consent, his mate started to advance from the rear of the cave.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But what were they to do?
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading BETWEEN TWO FIRES.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the same instant, as if by mutual consent, his mate started to advance from the rear of the cave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the same instant, as if by mutual consent, his mate started to advance from the rear of the cave.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At the same instant, as if by mutual consent, his mate started to advance from the rear of the cave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading At the same instant, as if by mutual consent, his mate started to advance from the rear of the cave.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading At the same instant, as if by mutual consent, his mate started to advance from the rear of the cave.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading At the same instant, as if by mutual consent, his mate started to advance from the rear of the cave.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
by chance
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
with speed
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
RangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
with speed
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading At the same instant, as if by mutual consent, his mate started to advance from the rear of the cave.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same instant, as if by mutual consent, his mate started to advance from the rear of the cave.
in a serious manner
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
SnarlingverbUS /ˈsnɑːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “snarl” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At the same instant, as if by mutual consent, his mate started to advance from the rear of the cave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BETWEEN TWO FIRES.
precisely as stated
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But what were they to do?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what were they to do?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Snarling in very much the manner of an angry cat, the lion, which had appeared at the mouth of the cave, began to come forward more rapidly.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was evident that if they did not wish to be seriously injured, perhaps killed, the Motor Rangers would have to act, and act quickly.
