Rick heard voices a long way beneath him.

[hhtt21]

I would like to ask about the sentence "Rick heard voices a long way beneath him." For what situations can this sentence be used? For example is it valid for when Rick walking in the an ordinary pavement or could this only be used when Rick was in some elevation?

Thank you.

 

[hhtt21]

Indeed, he could be below ground level if the people talking were at a lower level.

But is the above meaningful in today's real life?

Thank you.

 

[emsr2d2]

It could only be used in the situation described. If it's not a real-life situation, why did you ask us about it?

 

[hhtt21]

It could only be used in the situation described. If it's not a real-life situation, why did you ask us about it?

I am asking about how can he be below the ground level and people lower.

Thank you.

 

[Rover_KE]

Where did you hear or read the title sentence?

 

[hhtt21]

Where did you hear or read the title sentence?

I have found it in my notes. I have changed just the name into Rick because of I cannot know the source but it's probably a children's story.

Thank you.