used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Nick, this way, quick, or I'll go under!" came a shrill shout, only a little way above them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They started for the spot; but before they had taken half a dozen steps once more the thunderous sound was heard; and under them the mountain quivered.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They started for the spot; but before they had taken half a dozen steps once more the thunderous sound was heard; and under them the mountain quivered.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They started for the spot; but before they had taken half a dozen steps once more the thunderous sound was heard; and under them the mountain quivered.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nick, this way, quick, or I'll go under!" came a shrill shout, only a little way above them.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
CLUEnounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading They started for the spot; but before they had taken half a dozen steps once more the thunderous sound was heard; and under them the mountain quivered.
DROPSnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nick, this way, quick, or I'll go under!" came a shrill shout, only a little way above them.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading They started for the spot; but before they had taken half a dozen steps once more the thunderous sound was heard; and under them the mountain quivered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading They started for the spot; but before they had taken half a dozen steps once more the thunderous sound was heard; and under them the mountain quivered.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Help!
I'll
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From this reading Nick, this way, quick, or I'll go under!" came a shrill shout, only a little way above them.
JOE
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From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
hear with intention
From this reading "Listen!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nick, this way, quick, or I'll go under!" came a shrill shout, only a little way above them.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They started for the spot; but before they had taken half a dozen steps once more the thunderous sound was heard; and under them the mountain quivered.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick, this way, quick, or I'll go under!" came a shrill shout, only a little way above them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
on one occasion
From this reading They started for the spot; but before they had taken half a dozen steps once more the thunderous sound was heard; and under them the mountain quivered.
and nothing more
From this reading Nick, this way, quick, or I'll go under!" came a shrill shout, only a little way above them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nick, this way, quick, or I'll go under!" came a shrill shout, only a little way above them.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Nick, this way, quick, or I'll go under!" came a shrill shout, only a little way above them.
quivered
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From this reading They started for the spot; but before they had taken half a dozen steps once more the thunderous sound was heard; and under them the mountain quivered.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Nick, this way, quick, or I'll go under!" came a shrill shout, only a little way above them.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading Nick, this way, quick, or I'll go under!" came a shrill shout, only a little way above them.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading They started for the spot; but before they had taken half a dozen steps once more the thunderous sound was heard; and under them the mountain quivered.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They started for the spot; but before they had taken half a dozen steps once more the thunderous sound was heard; and under them the mountain quivered.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They started for the spot; but before they had taken half a dozen steps once more the thunderous sound was heard; and under them the mountain quivered.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading They started for the spot; but before they had taken half a dozen steps once more the thunderous sound was heard; and under them the mountain quivered.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading They started for the spot; but before they had taken half a dozen steps once more the thunderous sound was heard; and under them the mountain quivered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nick, this way, quick, or I'll go under!" came a shrill shout, only a little way above them.
thunderousadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərəs/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading They started for the spot; but before they had taken half a dozen steps once more the thunderous sound was heard; and under them the mountain quivered.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Nick, this way, quick, or I'll go under!" came a shrill shout, only a little way above them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
in or at the place that
From this reading SPANISH JOE DROPS A CLUE "Where can he be, Frank?" cried Bob, after they had been climbing for several minutes up the side of the rough mountain, almost groping their way, such was the darkness around them.
