used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A KING OF THE FOREST.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then they looked at each other and smiled.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
any thing at all
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boys remained standing at the mouth of the cavern until the guide disappeared on the other side of the little plateau.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys remained standing at the mouth of the cavern until the guide disappeared on the other side of the little plateau.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
can't
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From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading The boys remained standing at the mouth of the cavern until the guide disappeared on the other side of the little plateau.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The boys remained standing at the mouth of the cavern until the guide disappeared on the other side of the little plateau.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Then they looked at each other and smiled.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A KING OF THE FOREST.
Fred
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From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
obtain
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The boys remained standing at the mouth of the cavern until the guide disappeared on the other side of the little plateau.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A KING OF THE FOREST.
let's
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From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The boys remained standing at the mouth of the cavern until the guide disappeared on the other side of the little plateau.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then they looked at each other and smiled.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The boys remained standing at the mouth of the cavern until the guide disappeared on the other side of the little plateau.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A KING OF THE FOREST.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boys remained standing at the mouth of the cavern until the guide disappeared on the other side of the little plateau.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The boys remained standing at the mouth of the cavern until the guide disappeared on the other side of the little plateau.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading The boys remained standing at the mouth of the cavern until the guide disappeared on the other side of the little plateau.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The boys remained standing at the mouth of the cavern until the guide disappeared on the other side of the little plateau.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
Identical; not different.
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The boys remained standing at the mouth of the cavern until the guide disappeared on the other side of the little plateau.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Then they looked at each other and smiled.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
having a supporting base
From this reading The boys remained standing at the mouth of the cavern until the guide disappeared on the other side of the little plateau.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A KING OF THE FOREST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they looked at each other and smiled.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then they looked at each other and smiled.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The boys remained standing at the mouth of the cavern until the guide disappeared on the other side of the little plateau.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, it appears that we are to have another day to ourselves," said Jack; "and we can't gain anything by waiting, so let's be off."
which person or people
From this reading Nothing could be more satisfactory to Fred, and the two took nearly the same course as their friend, who passed from sight but a short time before.
