used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
next to; at the side of
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “What in the world can he mean?” wondered Bob, getting to his feet.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “What in the world can he mean?” wondered Bob, getting to his feet.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come on, let’s investigate.”
having gaps or spaces
From this reading “From the way he dashed into the tent, in fact, I’d say he’s still listening in.
DisappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “From the way he dashed into the tent, in fact, I’d say he’s still listening in.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “What in the world can he mean?” wondered Bob, getting to his feet.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “From the way he dashed into the tent, in fact, I’d say he’s still listening in.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “What in the world can he mean?” wondered Bob, getting to his feet.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading “He has heard something over the radio,” surmised Mr. Hampton.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He has heard something over the radio,” surmised Mr. Hampton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What in the world can he mean?” wondered Bob, getting to his feet.
he's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “From the way he dashed into the tent, in fact, I’d say he’s still listening in.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “He has heard something over the radio,” surmised Mr. Hampton.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
I'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “From the way he dashed into the tent, in fact, I’d say he’s still listening in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “What in the world can he mean?” wondered Bob, getting to his feet.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “From the way he dashed into the tent, in fact, I’d say he’s still listening in.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading Come on, let’s investigate.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
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 A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
let's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Come on, let’s investigate.”
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading “From the way he dashed into the tent, in fact, I’d say he’s still listening in.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What in the world can he mean?” wondered Bob, getting to his feet.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “He has heard something over the radio,” surmised Mr. Hampton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Come on, let’s investigate.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “He has heard something over the radio,” surmised Mr. Hampton.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading “He has heard something over the radio,” surmised Mr. Hampton.
express in words
From this reading “From the way he dashed into the tent, in fact, I’d say he’s still listening in.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “He has heard something over the radio,” surmised Mr. Hampton.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
not in physical motion
From this reading “From the way he dashed into the tent, in fact, I’d say he’s still listening in.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading “He has heard something over the radio,” surmised Mr. Hampton.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What in the world can he mean?” wondered Bob, getting to his feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “From the way he dashed into the tent, in fact, I’d say he’s still listening in.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What in the world can he mean?” wondered Bob, getting to his feet.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A CALL FOR HELP Disappearing within the tent after his excited exclamations, Jack left two bewildered individuals staring at each other beside the camp fire.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading “What in the world can he mean?” wondered Bob, getting to his feet.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “What in the world can he mean?” wondered Bob, getting to his feet.
