used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Perhaps they will think it was only a shadow they saw.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Let them act first.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There the stolen yacht was waiting to carry it off.
cautionedverbUS /ˈkɑːʃənd/
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading "Don't move--don't fire," cautioned Kennedy.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't move--don't fire," cautioned Kennedy.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Don't move--don't fire," cautioned Kennedy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Let them act first.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
gas-tanks
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From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There the stolen yacht was waiting to carry it off.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading "Don't move--don't fire," cautioned Kennedy.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let them act first.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Don't move--don't fire," cautioned Kennedy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There the stolen yacht was waiting to carry it off.
and nothing more
From this reading "Perhaps they will think it was only a shadow they saw.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps they will think it was only a shadow they saw.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Perhaps they will think it was only a shadow they saw.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading "Perhaps they will think it was only a shadow they saw.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading There the stolen yacht was waiting to carry it off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Let them act first.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Perhaps they will think it was only a shadow they saw.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading There the stolen yacht was waiting to carry it off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
in or at the place that
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The truck, which had probably conveyed the gas-tanks from the rendezvous where they had been collected, was there now to convey to some dark wharf what of the treasure could be seized.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Perhaps they will think it was only a shadow they saw.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading There the stolen yacht was waiting to carry it off.
