used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
airplanenounUS /ˈerpleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading I'm going to follow him--till he reaches the house, anyhow.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Jack thought it would be best for me to stay here, but nobody's going to monkey with the plane.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
next to; at the side of
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Jack thought it would be best for me to stay here, but nobody's going to monkey with the plane.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Jack thought it would be best for me to stay here, but nobody's going to monkey with the plane.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I'm going to follow him--till he reaches the house, anyhow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Jack thought it would be best for me to stay here, but nobody's going to monkey with the plane.
a long fixed look
From this reading "Not a soul in sight here," he muttered to himself, once more letting his gaze rove over his surroundings.
the act of departing
From this reading "Jack thought it would be best for me to stay here, but nobody's going to monkey with the plane.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Not a soul in sight here," he muttered to himself, once more letting his gaze rove over his surroundings.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He may need my help."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Not a soul in sight here," he muttered to himself, once more letting his gaze rove over his surroundings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I'm going to follow him--till he reaches the house, anyhow.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Not a soul in sight here," he muttered to himself, once more letting his gaze rove over his surroundings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Not a soul in sight here," he muttered to himself, once more letting his gaze rove over his surroundings.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I'm going to follow him--till he reaches the house, anyhow.
I'm
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From this reading I'm going to follow him--till he reaches the house, anyhow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Jack thought it would be best for me to stay here, but nobody's going to monkey with the plane.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Jack thought it would be best for me to stay here, but nobody's going to monkey with the plane.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading "Not a soul in sight here," he muttered to himself, once more letting his gaze rove over his surroundings.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He may need my help."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Jack thought it would be best for me to stay here, but nobody's going to monkey with the plane.
mergedadjectiveUS /mɜːrdʒd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading "Jack thought it would be best for me to stay here, but nobody's going to monkey with the plane.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Not a soul in sight here," he muttered to himself, once more letting his gaze rove over his surroundings.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Not a soul in sight here," he muttered to himself, once more letting his gaze rove over his surroundings.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He may need my help."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He may need my help."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
nobody'snounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiːz/
possessive form of “nobody” — a person of no influence
From this reading "Jack thought it would be best for me to stay here, but nobody's going to monkey with the plane.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not a soul in sight here," he muttered to himself, once more letting his gaze rove over his surroundings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
on one occasion
From this reading "Not a soul in sight here," he muttered to himself, once more letting his gaze rove over his surroundings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Not a soul in sight here," he muttered to himself, once more letting his gaze rove over his surroundings.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading "Jack thought it would be best for me to stay here, but nobody's going to monkey with the plane.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading I'm going to follow him--till he reaches the house, anyhow.
roveverbUS /roʊv/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading "Not a soul in sight here," he muttered to himself, once more letting his gaze rove over his surroundings.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Not a soul in sight here," he muttered to himself, once more letting his gaze rove over his surroundings.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "Not a soul in sight here," he muttered to himself, once more letting his gaze rove over his surroundings.
having a supporting base
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Jack thought it would be best for me to stay here, but nobody's going to monkey with the plane.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading "Not a soul in sight here," he muttered to himself, once more letting his gaze rove over his surroundings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Jack thought it would be best for me to stay here, but nobody's going to monkey with the plane.
up to a particular time
From this reading I'm going to follow him--till he reaches the house, anyhow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Not a soul in sight here," he muttered to himself, once more letting his gaze rove over his surroundings.
at the time that
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK When Jack's figure had become merged in the shadows of the grove, big Bob, standing beside the airplane, reached a decision.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Jack thought it would be best for me to stay here, but nobody's going to monkey with the plane.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Jack thought it would be best for me to stay here, but nobody's going to monkey with the plane.
