used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Steady, Hoppy!" cautioned Andy, as Ellerton was about to rush towards the spot where they had left Mr. McKay on the previous evening.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Not knowing the course of events, they had left Terence and Quexo to guard the dwelling-house against a possible attack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
Andy
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From this reading "Steady, Hoppy!" cautioned Andy, as Ellerton was about to rush towards the spot where they had left Mr. McKay on the previous evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Steady, Hoppy!" cautioned Andy, as Ellerton was about to rush towards the spot where they had left Mr. McKay on the previous evening.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Not knowing the course of events, they had left Terence and Quexo to guard the dwelling-house against a possible attack.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
BUCCANEERSnounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːrz/
plural of “buccaneer” — someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
cautionedverbUS /ˈkɑːʃənd/
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading "Steady, Hoppy!" cautioned Andy, as Ellerton was about to rush towards the spot where they had left Mr. McKay on the previous evening.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Not knowing the course of events, they had left Terence and Quexo to guard the dwelling-house against a possible attack.
don't
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From this reading "I don't like the look of things.
dwelling-house
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From this reading Not knowing the course of events, they had left Terence and Quexo to guard the dwelling-house against a possible attack.
Ellerton
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From this reading "Steady, Hoppy!" cautioned Andy, as Ellerton was about to rush towards the spot where they had left Mr. McKay on the previous evening.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Steady, Hoppy!" cautioned Andy, as Ellerton was about to rush towards the spot where they had left Mr. McKay on the previous evening.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Not knowing the course of events, they had left Terence and Quexo to guard the dwelling-house against a possible attack.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Suppose that rogue has got the upper hand?
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Not knowing the course of events, they had left Terence and Quexo to guard the dwelling-house against a possible attack.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not knowing the course of events, they had left Terence and Quexo to guard the dwelling-house against a possible attack.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Suppose that rogue has got the upper hand?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suppose that rogue has got the upper hand?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
Hoppy
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From this reading "Steady, Hoppy!" cautioned Andy, as Ellerton was about to rush towards the spot where they had left Mr. McKay on the previous evening.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't like the look of things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Not knowing the course of events, they had left Terence and Quexo to guard the dwelling-house against a possible attack.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Not knowing the course of events, they had left Terence and Quexo to guard the dwelling-house against a possible attack.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I don't like the look of things.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I don't like the look of things.
McKay
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From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Steady, Hoppy!" cautioned Andy, as Ellerton was about to rush towards the spot where they had left Mr. McKay on the previous evening.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Not knowing the course of events, they had left Terence and Quexo to guard the dwelling-house against a possible attack.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading "Steady, Hoppy!" cautioned Andy, as Ellerton was about to rush towards the spot where they had left Mr. McKay on the previous evening.
Quexo
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From this reading Not knowing the course of events, they had left Terence and Quexo to guard the dwelling-house against a possible attack.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
rock-strewn
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From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
roguenounUS /roʊɡ/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Suppose that rogue has got the upper hand?
move hurridly
From this reading "Steady, Hoppy!" cautioned Andy, as Ellerton was about to rush towards the spot where they had left Mr. McKay on the previous evening.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Steady, Hoppy!" cautioned Andy, as Ellerton was about to rush towards the spot where they had left Mr. McKay on the previous evening.
make steady
From this reading "Steady, Hoppy!" cautioned Andy, as Ellerton was about to rush towards the spot where they had left Mr. McKay on the previous evening.
express a supposition
From this reading Suppose that rogue has got the upper hand?
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading Not knowing the course of events, they had left Terence and Quexo to guard the dwelling-house against a possible attack.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not knowing the course of events, they had left Terence and Quexo to guard the dwelling-house against a possible attack.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I don't like the look of things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
in the direction of
From this reading "Steady, Hoppy!" cautioned Andy, as Ellerton was about to rush towards the spot where they had left Mr. McKay on the previous evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Suppose that rogue has got the upper hand?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Steady, Hoppy!" cautioned Andy, as Ellerton was about to rush towards the spot where they had left Mr. McKay on the previous evening.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Steady, Hoppy!" cautioned Andy, as Ellerton was about to rush towards the spot where they had left Mr. McKay on the previous evening.
wonderinglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading THE BUCCANEERS' CAVE It could not have been more than a couple of hours after Mr. McKay returned to consciousness that the two lads emerged from the forest and gazed wonderingly upon the rock-strewn plain.
