used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "They have not given a single yelp as yet.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Of course the prospect of approaching trouble caused the hearts of the boys to beat doubly fast, but they managed to control themselves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP THE three dropped to the ground, where they flattened themselves out so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP THE three dropped to the ground, where they flattened themselves out so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Of course the prospect of approaching trouble caused the hearts of the boys to beat doubly fast, but they managed to control themselves.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Of course the prospect of approaching trouble caused the hearts of the boys to beat doubly fast, but they managed to control themselves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course the prospect of approaching trouble caused the hearts of the boys to beat doubly fast, but they managed to control themselves.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Of course the prospect of approaching trouble caused the hearts of the boys to beat doubly fast, but they managed to control themselves.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading "We will soon know," replied the other, in the same cautious manner.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "Do you think they saw us?" whispered Roger, finding his head close to that of his comrade.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Do you think they saw us?" whispered Roger, finding his head close to that of his comrade.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Of course the prospect of approaching trouble caused the hearts of the boys to beat doubly fast, but they managed to control themselves.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the prospect of approaching trouble caused the hearts of the boys to beat doubly fast, but they managed to control themselves.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think they saw us?" whispered Roger, finding his head close to that of his comrade.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading Of course the prospect of approaching trouble caused the hearts of the boys to beat doubly fast, but they managed to control themselves.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP THE three dropped to the ground, where they flattened themselves out so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Of course the prospect of approaching trouble caused the hearts of the boys to beat doubly fast, but they managed to control themselves.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "Do you think they saw us?" whispered Roger, finding his head close to that of his comrade.
flattenedadjectiveUS /ˈflætənd/
having been flattened
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP THE three dropped to the ground, where they flattened themselves out so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "They have not given a single yelp as yet.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP THE three dropped to the ground, where they flattened themselves out so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "They have not given a single yelp as yet.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Do you think they saw us?" whispered Roger, finding his head close to that of his comrade.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Of course the prospect of approaching trouble caused the hearts of the boys to beat doubly fast, but they managed to control themselves.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP THE three dropped to the ground, where they flattened themselves out so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do you think they saw us?" whispered Roger, finding his head close to that of his comrade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We will soon know," replied the other, in the same cautious manner.
inconspicuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɑːnspɪkwəs/
not prominent or readily noticeable
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP THE three dropped to the ground, where they flattened themselves out so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "We will soon know," replied the other, in the same cautious manner.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Of course the prospect of approaching trouble caused the hearts of the boys to beat doubly fast, but they managed to control themselves.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "We will soon know," replied the other, in the same cautious manner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "They have not given a single yelp as yet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course the prospect of approaching trouble caused the hearts of the boys to beat doubly fast, but they managed to control themselves.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "We will soon know," replied the other, in the same cautious manner.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP THE three dropped to the ground, where they flattened themselves out so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP THE three dropped to the ground, where they flattened themselves out so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Of course the prospect of approaching trouble caused the hearts of the boys to beat doubly fast, but they managed to control themselves.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "We will soon know," replied the other, in the same cautious manner.
Roger
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From this reading "Do you think they saw us?" whispered Roger, finding his head close to that of his comrade.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "We will soon know," replied the other, in the same cautious manner.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Do you think they saw us?" whispered Roger, finding his head close to that of his comrade.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "They have not given a single yelp as yet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP THE three dropped to the ground, where they flattened themselves out so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.
in the near future
From this reading "We will soon know," replied the other, in the same cautious manner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you think they saw us?" whispered Roger, finding his head close to that of his comrade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP THE three dropped to the ground, where they flattened themselves out so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP THE three dropped to the ground, where they flattened themselves out so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP THE three dropped to the ground, where they flattened themselves out so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think they saw us?" whispered Roger, finding his head close to that of his comrade.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP THE three dropped to the ground, where they flattened themselves out so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP THE three dropped to the ground, where they flattened themselves out so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Of course the prospect of approaching trouble caused the hearts of the boys to beat doubly fast, but they managed to control themselves.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP THE three dropped to the ground, where they flattened themselves out so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you think they saw us?" whispered Roger, finding his head close to that of his comrade.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We will soon know," replied the other, in the same cautious manner.
in or at the place that
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP THE three dropped to the ground, where they flattened themselves out so as to be as inconspicuous as possible.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Do you think they saw us?" whispered Roger, finding his head close to that of his comrade.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We will soon know," replied the other, in the same cautious manner.
yelpnounUS /jelp/
a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)
From this reading "They have not given a single yelp as yet.
but in spite of that
From this reading "They have not given a single yelp as yet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think they saw us?" whispered Roger, finding his head close to that of his comrade.
