used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FINDING A WAY UP That night they kept no fire going.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once Frank thought he heard a distant shout, and this excited his curiosity not a little.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading Frank seemed to think it best that they remain quiet, so as not to announce their presence in the neighborhood.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frank seemed to think it best that they remain quiet, so as not to announce their presence in the neighborhood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Frank seemed to think it best that they remain quiet, so as not to announce their presence in the neighborhood.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Once Frank thought he heard a distant shout, and this excited his curiosity not a little.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Once Frank thought he heard a distant shout, and this excited his curiosity not a little.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading Nothing happened to disturb them.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Once Frank thought he heard a distant shout, and this excited his curiosity not a little.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading FINDING A WAY UP That night they kept no fire going.
start firing a weapon
From this reading FINDING A WAY UP That night they kept no fire going.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank seemed to think it best that they remain quiet, so as not to announce their presence in the neighborhood.
the act of departing
From this reading FINDING A WAY UP That night they kept no fire going.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Nothing happened to disturb them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once Frank thought he heard a distant shout, and this excited his curiosity not a little.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Once Frank thought he heard a distant shout, and this excited his curiosity not a little.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once Frank thought he heard a distant shout, and this excited his curiosity not a little.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank seemed to think it best that they remain quiet, so as not to announce their presence in the neighborhood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Frank seemed to think it best that they remain quiet, so as not to announce their presence in the neighborhood.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading FINDING A WAY UP That night they kept no fire going.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Once Frank thought he heard a distant shout, and this excited his curiosity not a little.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Frank seemed to think it best that they remain quiet, so as not to announce their presence in the neighborhood.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading FINDING A WAY UP That night they kept no fire going.
not any; not one
From this reading FINDING A WAY UP That night they kept no fire going.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frank seemed to think it best that they remain quiet, so as not to announce their presence in the neighborhood.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing happened to disturb them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
on one occasion
From this reading Once Frank thought he heard a distant shout, and this excited his curiosity not a little.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Frank seemed to think it best that they remain quiet, so as not to announce their presence in the neighborhood.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Frank seemed to think it best that they remain quiet, so as not to announce their presence in the neighborhood.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Frank seemed to think it best that they remain quiet, so as not to announce their presence in the neighborhood.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Frank seemed to think it best that they remain quiet, so as not to announce their presence in the neighborhood.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Once Frank thought he heard a distant shout, and this excited his curiosity not a little.
slitsnounUS /slɪts/
plural of “slit” — a long narrow opening
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Frank seemed to think it best that they remain quiet, so as not to announce their presence in the neighborhood.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FINDING A WAY UP That night they kept no fire going.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank seemed to think it best that they remain quiet, so as not to announce their presence in the neighborhood.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Frank seemed to think it best that they remain quiet, so as not to announce their presence in the neighborhood.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nothing happened to disturb them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FINDING A WAY UP That night they kept no fire going.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Frank seemed to think it best that they remain quiet, so as not to announce their presence in the neighborhood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Once Frank thought he heard a distant shout, and this excited his curiosity not a little.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Once Frank thought he heard a distant shout, and this excited his curiosity not a little.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank seemed to think it best that they remain quiet, so as not to announce their presence in the neighborhood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FINDING A WAY UP That night they kept no fire going.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading FINDING A WAY UP That night they kept no fire going.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though for that matter, it would seem that if any one were perched aloft in one of those slits in the face of the cliff, that represented the windows of the cave dwellings, the entire canyon below must be spread out like a book.
