used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Of course I'm not afraid of Bogie Man--but I think I'd rather have a candle with me--just--just for companionship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
any thing at all
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, it had suddenly grown darker than ever before, and the wind began to moan as it sometimes does when a storm is brewing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Indeed, it had suddenly grown darker than ever before, and the wind began to moan as it sometimes does when a storm is brewing.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Indeed, it had suddenly grown darker than ever before, and the wind began to moan as it sometimes does when a storm is brewing.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
BogienounUS /ˈbʊɡi/
an evil spirit
From this reading "Of course I'm not afraid of Bogie Man--but I think I'd rather have a candle with me--just--just for companionship.
brewingnounUS /ˈbruːɪŋ/
the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
From this reading Indeed, it had suddenly grown darker than ever before, and the wind began to moan as it sometimes does when a storm is brewing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading "Of course I'm not afraid of Bogie Man--but I think I'd rather have a candle with me--just--just for companionship.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course I'm not afraid of Bogie Man--but I think I'd rather have a candle with me--just--just for companionship.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Indeed, it had suddenly grown darker than ever before, and the wind began to moan as it sometimes does when a storm is brewing.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, it had suddenly grown darker than ever before, and the wind began to moan as it sometimes does when a storm is brewing.
at any time
From this reading Indeed, it had suddenly grown darker than ever before, and the wind began to moan as it sometimes does when a storm is brewing.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading THE WINDOW OF FEAR.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Indeed, it had suddenly grown darker than ever before, and the wind began to moan as it sometimes does when a storm is brewing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Of course I'm not afraid of Bogie Man--but I think I'd rather have a candle with me--just--just for companionship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I wonder if the Singing Tree could help me."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
I'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course I'm not afraid of Bogie Man--but I think I'd rather have a candle with me--just--just for companionship.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course I'm not afraid of Bogie Man--but I think I'd rather have a candle with me--just--just for companionship.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I wonder if the Singing Tree could help me."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it had suddenly grown darker than ever before, and the wind began to moan as it sometimes does when a storm is brewing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, it had suddenly grown darker than ever before, and the wind began to moan as it sometimes does when a storm is brewing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
and nothing more
From this reading "Of course I'm not afraid of Bogie Man--but I think I'd rather have a candle with me--just--just for companionship.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Of course I'm not afraid of Bogie Man--but I think I'd rather have a candle with me--just--just for companionship.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Of course I'm not afraid of Bogie Man--but I think I'd rather have a candle with me--just--just for companionship.
moannounUS /moʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Indeed, it had suddenly grown darker than ever before, and the wind began to moan as it sometimes does when a storm is brewing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WINDOW OF FEAR.
on the contrary
From this reading "Of course I'm not afraid of Bogie Man--but I think I'd rather have a candle with me--just--just for companionship.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading I wonder if the Singing Tree could help me."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Indeed, it had suddenly grown darker than ever before, and the wind began to moan as it sometimes does when a storm is brewing.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Indeed, it had suddenly grown darker than ever before, and the wind began to moan as it sometimes does when a storm is brewing.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Indeed, it had suddenly grown darker than ever before, and the wind began to moan as it sometimes does when a storm is brewing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, it had suddenly grown darker than ever before, and the wind began to moan as it sometimes does when a storm is brewing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WINDOW OF FEAR.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Of course I'm not afraid of Bogie Man--but I think I'd rather have a candle with me--just--just for companionship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading I wonder if the Singing Tree could help me."
hard to endure
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
at the time that
From this reading Indeed, it had suddenly grown darker than ever before, and the wind began to moan as it sometimes does when a storm is brewing.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Indeed, it had suddenly grown darker than ever before, and the wind began to moan as it sometimes does when a storm is brewing.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE WINDOW OF FEAR.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish I had a candle," said Billy, trying to look around him; for it was so very dark he really could not see anything but black shadows and the black shadows of the shadows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Of course I'm not afraid of Bogie Man--but I think I'd rather have a candle with me--just--just for companionship.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder if the Singing Tree could help me."
