used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "It's a wonder we weren't all killed," said Chet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were surprised at the number of holes and crevices they had discovered.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "We were all prowling around this cave without any idea of the danger."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "We were all prowling around this cave without any idea of the danger."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were surprised at the number of holes and crevices they had discovered.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
Chet
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From this reading "It's a wonder we weren't all killed," said Chet.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
crevicesnounUS /ˈkrevəsɪz/
plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading They were surprised at the number of holes and crevices they had discovered.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "We were all prowling around this cave without any idea of the danger."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading They were surprised at the number of holes and crevices they had discovered.
driftwoodnounUS /ˈdrɪftwʊd/
wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It's a good place to stay out of," Joe remarked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading They were surprised at the number of holes and crevices they had discovered.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "We were all prowling around this cave without any idea of the danger."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
It's
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From this reading "It's a wonder we weren't all killed," said Chet.
Joe
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From this reading "It's a good place to stay out of," Joe remarked.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "It's a wonder we weren't all killed," said Chet.
immediately past
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They were surprised at the number of holes and crevices they had discovered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It's a good place to stay out of," Joe remarked.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
pitsnounUS /pɪts/
plural of “pit” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "It's a good place to stay out of," Joe remarked.
prowlingverbUS /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading "We were all prowling around this cave without any idea of the danger."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "It's a good place to stay out of," Joe remarked.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's a wonder we weren't all killed," said Chet.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "It's a good place to stay out of," Joe remarked.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading They were surprised at the number of holes and crevices they had discovered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We were all prowling around this cave without any idea of the danger."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's a good place to stay out of," Joe remarked.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It's a wonder we weren't all killed," said Chet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were surprised at the number of holes and crevices they had discovered.
weren't
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From this reading "It's a wonder we weren't all killed," said Chet.
at the time that
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
in or at the place that
From this reading CAPTAIN ROYAL When the three boys reached the cave where they had last seen Frank Hardy they piled the driftwood in a heap close by one of the pits in the floor.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "We were all prowling around this cave without any idea of the danger."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "It's a wonder we weren't all killed," said Chet.
