used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
the two together, not just one
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
CherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
Chet
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From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
CornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
having the place or position changed
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
Ferd
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From this reading "Ferd!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
immediately past
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
on one occasion
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
recurrencenounUS /rɪˈkɜːrəns/
happening again (especially at regular intervals)
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Teddy!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Wake up!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BOTH AT ONCE It was not long before there came a recurrence of the strange humming noise which had so disturbed the girls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was only a few nights later that Chet sat up in bed with the joyful feeling that here at last was a chance to investigate at least one of the ghosts that haunted the homestead at Cherry Corners.
