aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading And since only one or two can escape, Lantin and Wheeler must be the ones to make the attempt, since they alone know how to operate their machine, and know where it is hidden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We four will help Lantin and Wheeler to escape from the pit.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "But what to do, then?" asked the Frenchman.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading And since only one or two can escape, Lantin and Wheeler must be the ones to make the attempt, since they alone know how to operate their machine, and know where it is hidden.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But what to do, then?" asked the Frenchman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
Denham
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From this reading "This," said Denham.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But what to do, then?" asked the Frenchman.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading "We four will help Lantin and Wheeler to escape from the pit.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "We four will help Lantin and Wheeler to escape from the pit.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading "But what to do, then?" asked the Frenchman.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "We four will help Lantin and Wheeler to escape from the pit.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "We four will help Lantin and Wheeler to escape from the pit.
not accessible to view
From this reading And since only one or two can escape, Lantin and Wheeler must be the ones to make the attempt, since they alone know how to operate their machine, and know where it is hidden.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And since only one or two can escape, Lantin and Wheeler must be the ones to make the attempt, since they alone know how to operate their machine, and know where it is hidden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And since only one or two can escape, Lantin and Wheeler must be the ones to make the attempt, since they alone know how to operate their machine, and know where it is hidden.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And since only one or two can escape, Lantin and Wheeler must be the ones to make the attempt, since they alone know how to operate their machine, and know where it is hidden.
Lantin
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From this reading "We four will help Lantin and Wheeler to escape from the pit.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading And since only one or two can escape, Lantin and Wheeler must be the ones to make the attempt, since they alone know how to operate their machine, and know where it is hidden.
engage in
From this reading And since only one or two can escape, Lantin and Wheeler must be the ones to make the attempt, since they alone know how to operate their machine, and know where it is hidden.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading And since only one or two can escape, Lantin and Wheeler must be the ones to make the attempt, since they alone know how to operate their machine, and know where it is hidden.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And since only one or two can escape, Lantin and Wheeler must be the ones to make the attempt, since they alone know how to operate their machine, and know where it is hidden.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And since only one or two can escape, Lantin and Wheeler must be the ones to make the attempt, since they alone know how to operate their machine, and know where it is hidden.
and nothing more
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading And since only one or two can escape, Lantin and Wheeler must be the ones to make the attempt, since they alone know how to operate their machine, and know where it is hidden.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And since only one or two can escape, Lantin and Wheeler must be the ones to make the attempt, since they alone know how to operate their machine, and know where it is hidden.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading "We four will help Lantin and Wheeler to escape from the pit.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This," said Denham.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And since only one or two can escape, Lantin and Wheeler must be the ones to make the attempt, since they alone know how to operate their machine, and know where it is hidden.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But what to do, then?" asked the Frenchman.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "But what to do, then?" asked the Frenchman.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And since only one or two can escape, Lantin and Wheeler must be the ones to make the attempt, since they alone know how to operate their machine, and know where it is hidden.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This," said Denham.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But what to do, then?" asked the Frenchman.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We four will help Lantin and Wheeler to escape from the pit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But what to do, then?" asked the Frenchman.
WheelernounUS /ˈwiːlər/
Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)
From this reading "We four will help Lantin and Wheeler to escape from the pit.
in or at the place that
From this reading And since only one or two can escape, Lantin and Wheeler must be the ones to make the attempt, since they alone know how to operate their machine, and know where it is hidden.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We four will help Lantin and Wheeler to escape from the pit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Only two can succeed in escaping, by my plan, for more would be noticed in the city above, and we four will be needed to give them their start up the stair, how, I will explain later.
