aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They wheeled about.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading THE SHOTGUN So quietly had the man approached the cave-mouth that the Hardy boys were taken completely by surprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE SHOTGUN So quietly had the man approached the cave-mouth that the Hardy boys were taken completely by surprise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SHOTGUN So quietly had the man approached the cave-mouth that the Hardy boys were taken completely by surprise.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading There, in the entrance, stood Captain Royal.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
cave-mouth
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From this reading THE SHOTGUN So quietly had the man approached the cave-mouth that the Hardy boys were taken completely by surprise.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE SHOTGUN So quietly had the man approached the cave-mouth that the Hardy boys were taken completely by surprise.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading There, in the entrance, stood Captain Royal.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SHOTGUN So quietly had the man approached the cave-mouth that the Hardy boys were taken completely by surprise.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading THE SHOTGUN So quietly had the man approached the cave-mouth that the Hardy boys were taken completely by surprise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading "Who's that?" he shouted impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There, in the entrance, stood Captain Royal.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE SHOTGUN So quietly had the man approached the cave-mouth that the Hardy boys were taken completely by surprise.
not any; not one
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
with low volume
From this reading THE SHOTGUN So quietly had the man approached the cave-mouth that the Hardy boys were taken completely by surprise.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading There, in the entrance, stood Captain Royal.
SHOTGUNnounUS /ˈʃɑːtɡʌn/
firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges
From this reading THE SHOTGUN So quietly had the man approached the cave-mouth that the Hardy boys were taken completely by surprise.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Who's that?" he shouted impatiently.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE SHOTGUN So quietly had the man approached the cave-mouth that the Hardy boys were taken completely by surprise.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There, in the entrance, stood Captain Royal.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE SHOTGUN So quietly had the man approached the cave-mouth that the Hardy boys were taken completely by surprise.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE SHOTGUN So quietly had the man approached the cave-mouth that the Hardy boys were taken completely by surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SHOTGUN So quietly had the man approached the cave-mouth that the Hardy boys were taken completely by surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHOTGUN So quietly had the man approached the cave-mouth that the Hardy boys were taken completely by surprise.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, in the entrance, stood Captain Royal.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They wheeled about.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SHOTGUN So quietly had the man approached the cave-mouth that the Hardy boys were taken completely by surprise.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading They wheeled about.
Who's
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From this reading "Who's that?" he shouted impatiently.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Evidently, it took him some time to become accustomed to the dim light of the cave, for he was peering intently at the boys, but with no sign of recognition on his face.
