used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
ASTONISHINGadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And what he said was true, the ropes in question being those that Werner had partly severed with his knife.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Gee, you'd better hold that tent down!" cried one of the cadets.
Brice
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From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "I caught this rascal cutting the ropes to our tent," explained Jack.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Gee, you'd better hold that tent down!" cried one of the cadets.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading "I caught this rascal cutting the ropes to our tent," explained Jack.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
the act of discovering something
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Gee, you'd better hold that tent down!" cried one of the cadets.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "I caught this rascal cutting the ropes to our tent," explained Jack.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading "Gee, you'd better hold that tent down!" cried one of the cadets.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "There go three of the ropes now!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And what he said was true, the ropes in question being those that Werner had partly severed with his knife.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And what he said was true, the ropes in question being those that Werner had partly severed with his knife.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Gee, you'd better hold that tent down!" cried one of the cadets.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I caught this rascal cutting the ropes to our tent," explained Jack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "I caught this rascal cutting the ropes to our tent," explained Jack.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading And what he said was true, the ropes in question being those that Werner had partly severed with his knife.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "There go three of the ropes now!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Gee, you'd better hold that tent down!" cried one of the cadets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Gee, you'd better hold that tent down!" cried one of the cadets.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I caught this rascal cutting the ropes to our tent," explained Jack.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading And what he said was true, the ropes in question being those that Werner had partly severed with his knife.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading And what he said was true, the ropes in question being those that Werner had partly severed with his knife.
with speed
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
Ralph
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From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "I caught this rascal cutting the ropes to our tent," explained Jack.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading "I caught this rascal cutting the ropes to our tent," explained Jack.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
done under pressure
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And what he said was true, the ropes in question being those that Werner had partly severed with his knife.
severedadjectiveUS /ˈsevərd/
detached by cutting
From this reading And what he said was true, the ropes in question being those that Werner had partly severed with his knife.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading "I caught this rascal cutting the ropes to our tent," explained Jack.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Gee, you'd better hold that tent down!" cried one of the cadets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I caught this rascal cutting the ropes to our tent," explained Jack.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There go three of the ropes now!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And what he said was true, the ropes in question being those that Werner had partly severed with his knife.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "There go three of the ropes now!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I caught this rascal cutting the ropes to our tent," explained Jack.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading And what he said was true, the ropes in question being those that Werner had partly severed with his knife.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And what he said was true, the ropes in question being those that Werner had partly severed with his knife.
Werner
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From this reading And what he said was true, the ropes in question being those that Werner had partly severed with his knife.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY "What does this mean, Captain Rover?" demanded Professor Brice, as he rushed up, lantern in hand and followed quickly by Major Ralph Mason and a dozen other cadets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And what he said was true, the ropes in question being those that Werner had partly severed with his knife.
you'd
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From this reading "Gee, you'd better hold that tent down!" cried one of the cadets.
