used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Besides, the boys were very anxious about their new iceboat.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Besides, the boys were very anxious about their new iceboat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, the boys were very anxious about their new iceboat.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Besides, the boys were very anxious about their new iceboat.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading “Though right now,” Billy remarked, as they crept out of the passage leading into the cavern, “it doesn’t look as though we’d hold iceboat races next week on the Colasha.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
Colasha
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From this reading “Though right now,” Billy remarked, as they crept out of the passage leading into the cavern, “it doesn’t look as though we’d hold iceboat races next week on the Colasha.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading “Though right now,” Billy remarked, as they crept out of the passage leading into the cavern, “it doesn’t look as though we’d hold iceboat races next week on the Colasha.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
Dan
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From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
doesn't
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From this reading “Though right now,” Billy remarked, as they crept out of the passage leading into the cavern, “it doesn’t look as though we’d hold iceboat races next week on the Colasha.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
hearthstonenoun
a stone that forms a hearth
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
not accessible to view
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Though right now,” Billy remarked, as they crept out of the passage leading into the cavern, “it doesn’t look as though we’d hold iceboat races next week on the Colasha.
iceboatnoun
a ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation
From this reading Besides, the boys were very anxious about their new iceboat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Though right now,” Billy remarked, as they crept out of the passage leading into the cavern, “it doesn’t look as though we’d hold iceboat races next week on the Colasha.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading “Though right now,” Billy remarked, as they crept out of the passage leading into the cavern, “it doesn’t look as though we’d hold iceboat races next week on the Colasha.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Though right now,” Billy remarked, as they crept out of the passage leading into the cavern, “it doesn’t look as though we’d hold iceboat races next week on the Colasha.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Besides, the boys were very anxious about their new iceboat.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “Though right now,” Billy remarked, as they crept out of the passage leading into the cavern, “it doesn’t look as though we’d hold iceboat races next week on the Colasha.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Though right now,” Billy remarked, as they crept out of the passage leading into the cavern, “it doesn’t look as though we’d hold iceboat races next week on the Colasha.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Though right now,” Billy remarked, as they crept out of the passage leading into the cavern, “it doesn’t look as though we’d hold iceboat races next week on the Colasha.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Though right now,” Billy remarked, as they crept out of the passage leading into the cavern, “it doesn’t look as though we’d hold iceboat races next week on the Colasha.
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading “Though right now,” Billy remarked, as they crept out of the passage leading into the cavern, “it doesn’t look as though we’d hold iceboat races next week on the Colasha.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Though right now,” Billy remarked, as they crept out of the passage leading into the cavern, “it doesn’t look as though we’d hold iceboat races next week on the Colasha.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Though right now,” Billy remarked, as they crept out of the passage leading into the cavern, “it doesn’t look as though we’d hold iceboat races next week on the Colasha.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
hurting
From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Though right now,” Billy remarked, as they crept out of the passage leading into the cavern, “it doesn’t look as though we’d hold iceboat races next week on the Colasha.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
we'd
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From this reading “Though right now,” Billy remarked, as they crept out of the passage leading into the cavern, “it doesn’t look as though we’d hold iceboat races next week on the Colasha.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But it seemed to them both that it was their business to follow the outlaws, if they could, and learn what disposition was made of the “treasure box,” as Billy insisted upon calling the chest that had been hidden under the hearthstone in the cave.
in or at the place that
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The robbers, if they used it to get to the mainland, as they evidently intended, might hide the _Follow Me_ where Dan and Billy would be unable to find it before the races, a week away.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading THE CRY FOR HELP After the fight in the cave Dan and Billy were sore and tired, and their wrists and ankles very painful.
