used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pizzara and Mr. Whitley had gone away early in the morning to try to find a way to get to their old camp on the ledge.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Pizzara and Mr. Whitley had gone away early in the morning to try to find a way to get to their old camp on the ledge.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Pizzara and Mr. Whitley had gone away early in the morning to try to find a way to get to their old camp on the ledge.
Cliff'snounUS /klɪfs/
possessive form of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
crevassenounUS /krəˈvæs/
a deep fissure
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Pizzara and Mr. Whitley had gone away early in the morning to try to find a way to get to their old camp on the ledge.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Pizzara and Mr. Whitley had gone away early in the morning to try to find a way to get to their old camp on the ledge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Pizzara and Mr. Whitley had gone away early in the morning to try to find a way to get to their old camp on the ledge.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Pizzara and Mr. Whitley had gone away early in the morning to try to find a way to get to their old camp on the ledge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pizzara and Mr. Whitley had gone away early in the morning to try to find a way to get to their old camp on the ledge.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading They were still in hiding.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Do you think it is a spy?”
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Pizzara and Mr. Whitley had gone away early in the morning to try to find a way to get to their old camp on the ledge.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Pizzara and Mr. Whitley had gone away early in the morning to try to find a way to get to their old camp on the ledge.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Pizzara and Mr. Whitley had gone away early in the morning to try to find a way to get to their old camp on the ledge.
Nicky
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From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Pizzara and Mr. Whitley had gone away early in the morning to try to find a way to get to their old camp on the ledge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pizzara and Mr. Whitley had gone away early in the morning to try to find a way to get to their old camp on the ledge.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
passway
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From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
Pizzara
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From this reading Pizzara and Mr. Whitley had gone away early in the morning to try to find a way to get to their old camp on the ledge.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading “Do you think it is a spy?”
having a supporting base
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
not in physical motion
From this reading They were still in hiding.
express a supposition
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Pizzara and Mr. Whitley had gone away early in the morning to try to find a way to get to their old camp on the ledge.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Do you think it is a spy?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
male cat
From this reading Tom whispered.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Pizzara and Mr. Whitley had gone away early in the morning to try to find a way to get to their old camp on the ledge.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Pizzara and Mr. Whitley had gone away early in the morning to try to find a way to get to their old camp on the ledge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Tom whispered.
Whitley
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From this reading Pizzara and Mr. Whitley had gone away early in the morning to try to find a way to get to their old camp on the ledge.
which person or people
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Who do you suppose that is?” asked Nicky, calling Cliff’s attention to a slim figure standing not far from the point where the crevasse they were in opened onto the secret passway.
