used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another moment, as they came nearer the hut, voices could be heard speaking inside, and a dog began to bark furiously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In another moment, as they came nearer the hut, voices could be heard speaking inside, and a dog began to bark furiously.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Suppose--" Harry began, "that we find that the log cabin, so hidden away, has something to do with the secret of the tower room!"
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading In another moment, as they came nearer the hut, voices could be heard speaking inside, and a dog began to bark furiously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
for the reason that
From this reading "Then we won't investigate, because Aunt Janice doesn't seem to want us to know."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Suppose--" Harry began, "that we find that the log cabin, so hidden away, has something to do with the secret of the tower room!"
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In another moment, as they came nearer the hut, voices could be heard speaking inside, and a dog began to bark furiously.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
cautionedverbUS /ˈkɑːʃənd/
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In another moment, as they came nearer the hut, voices could be heard speaking inside, and a dog began to bark furiously.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Suppose--" Harry began, "that we find that the log cabin, so hidden away, has something to do with the secret of the tower room!"
doesn't
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From this reading "Then we won't investigate, because Aunt Janice doesn't seem to want us to know."
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading In another moment, as they came nearer the hut, voices could be heard speaking inside, and a dog began to bark furiously.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Suppose--" Harry began, "that we find that the log cabin, so hidden away, has something to do with the secret of the tower room!"
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading In another moment, as they came nearer the hut, voices could be heard speaking inside, and a dog began to bark furiously.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Suppose--" Harry began, "that we find that the log cabin, so hidden away, has something to do with the secret of the tower room!"
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In another moment, as they came nearer the hut, voices could be heard speaking inside, and a dog began to bark furiously.
not accessible to view
From this reading "Suppose--" Harry began, "that we find that the log cabin, so hidden away, has something to do with the secret of the tower room!"
temporary military shelter
From this reading In another moment, as they came nearer the hut, voices could be heard speaking inside, and a dog began to bark furiously.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In another moment, as they came nearer the hut, voices could be heard speaking inside, and a dog began to bark furiously.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading In another moment, as they came nearer the hut, voices could be heard speaking inside, and a dog began to bark furiously.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading "Then we won't investigate, because Aunt Janice doesn't seem to want us to know."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
Janice
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From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
JERRYnounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
and nothing more
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Then we won't investigate, because Aunt Janice doesn't seem to want us to know."
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading "Suppose--" Harry began, "that we find that the log cabin, so hidden away, has something to do with the secret of the tower room!"
MARTY
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From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
a particular point in time
From this reading In another moment, as they came nearer the hut, voices could be heard speaking inside, and a dog began to bark furiously.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading In another moment, as they came nearer the hut, voices could be heard speaking inside, and a dog began to bark furiously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Suppose--" Harry began, "that we find that the log cabin, so hidden away, has something to do with the secret of the tower room!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
in other respects or ways
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Suppose--" Harry began, "that we find that the log cabin, so hidden away, has something to do with the secret of the tower room!"
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "Suppose--" Harry began, "that we find that the log cabin, so hidden away, has something to do with the secret of the tower room!"
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Then we won't investigate, because Aunt Janice doesn't seem to want us to know."
she's
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From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Suppose--" Harry began, "that we find that the log cabin, so hidden away, has something to do with the secret of the tower room!"
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Suppose--" Harry began, "that we find that the log cabin, so hidden away, has something to do with the secret of the tower room!"
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading In another moment, as they came nearer the hut, voices could be heard speaking inside, and a dog began to bark furiously.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
express a supposition
From this reading "Suppose--" Harry began, "that we find that the log cabin, so hidden away, has something to do with the secret of the tower room!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading "Suppose--" Harry began, "that we find that the log cabin, so hidden away, has something to do with the secret of the tower room!"
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Then we won't investigate, because Aunt Janice doesn't seem to want us to know."
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading In another moment, as they came nearer the hut, voices could be heard speaking inside, and a dog began to bark furiously.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Then we won't investigate, because Aunt Janice doesn't seem to want us to know."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
in or at the place that
From this reading MARTY AND JERRY Don and Harry, starting down the trail, had cautioned the girls to wait where they were, until they received the signal to come and join them, or otherwise.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "It may be just a deserted cabin that belongs to Aunt Janice, and that we can claim if she's willing--" then the boys had hastened on deeper into the forest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Suppose--" Harry began, "that we find that the log cabin, so hidden away, has something to do with the secret of the tower room!"
won't
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From this reading "Then we won't investigate, because Aunt Janice doesn't seem to want us to know."
