something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading His whole plan of action had to be changed, and for the time being he did not know what to do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
balenounUS /beɪl/
a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading “The bale of hay sort of slides down on the trapdoor when you pull it down,” he thought.
Barry
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From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His whole plan of action had to be changed, and for the time being he did not know what to do.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Perhaps he won’t find out that someone has been in the passageway.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His whole plan of action had to be changed, and for the time being he did not know what to do.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading His whole plan of action had to be changed, and for the time being he did not know what to do.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His whole plan of action had to be changed, and for the time being he did not know what to do.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His whole plan of action had to be changed, and for the time being he did not know what to do.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “The bale of hay sort of slides down on the trapdoor when you pull it down,” he thought.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Perhaps he won’t find out that someone has been in the passageway.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His whole plan of action had to be changed, and for the time being he did not know what to do.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Perhaps he won’t find out that someone has been in the passageway.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading “The bale of hay sort of slides down on the trapdoor when you pull it down,” he thought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His whole plan of action had to be changed, and for the time being he did not know what to do.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His whole plan of action had to be changed, and for the time being he did not know what to do.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His whole plan of action had to be changed, and for the time being he did not know what to do.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His whole plan of action had to be changed, and for the time being he did not know what to do.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The bale of hay sort of slides down on the trapdoor when you pull it down,” he thought.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Perhaps he won’t find out that someone has been in the passageway.
passagewaynounUS /ˈpæsədʒweɪ/
a passage between rooms or between buildings
From this reading “Perhaps he won’t find out that someone has been in the passageway.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps he won’t find out that someone has been in the passageway.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading His whole plan of action had to be changed, and for the time being he did not know what to do.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading “The bale of hay sort of slides down on the trapdoor when you pull it down,” he thought.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
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 Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
get rid of
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
slidesnounUS /slaɪdz/
plural of “slide” — a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading “The bale of hay sort of slides down on the trapdoor when you pull it down,” he thought.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
a person, without saying who
From this reading “Perhaps he won’t find out that someone has been in the passageway.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “The bale of hay sort of slides down on the trapdoor when you pull it down,” he thought.
express in words
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “The bale of hay sort of slides down on the trapdoor when you pull it down,” he thought.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His whole plan of action had to be changed, and for the time being he did not know what to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His whole plan of action had to be changed, and for the time being he did not know what to do.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
trapdoor
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From this reading “The bale of hay sort of slides down on the trapdoor when you pull it down,” he thought.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had planned to return to the tool house by way of the tunnel and tell his friends what he had discovered, but now it was highly dangerous to go back that way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His whole plan of action had to be changed, and for the time being he did not know what to do.
at the time that
From this reading “The bale of hay sort of slides down on the trapdoor when you pull it down,” he thought.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Unconscious of the events at the lodge, Barry crouched in the snow at the base of the quarry wall and gazed in the direction of the shed into which the figure in black had disappeared.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His whole plan of action had to be changed, and for the time being he did not know what to do.
won't
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From this reading “Perhaps he won’t find out that someone has been in the passageway.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The bale of hay sort of slides down on the trapdoor when you pull it down,” he thought.
