used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A faint light was burning, as required by the school regulations, and this kept the students from bumping into anything.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All knew the location of the apartment occupied by Job Haskers, and it did not take them long to reach the door to it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE FOR JOB HASKERS The door to the hall was cautiously opened, and the boys looked out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE FOR JOB HASKERS The door to the hall was cautiously opened, and the boys looked out.
any thing at all
From this reading A faint light was burning, as required by the school regulations, and this kept the students from bumping into anything.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading All knew the location of the apartment occupied by Job Haskers, and it did not take them long to reach the door to it.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The coast appeared to be clear, and Dave tiptoed his way out, followed by his chums.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A faint light was burning, as required by the school regulations, and this kept the students from bumping into anything.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The coast appeared to be clear, and Dave tiptoed his way out, followed by his chums.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE FOR JOB HASKERS The door to the hall was cautiously opened, and the boys looked out.
bumpingverbUS /ˈbʌmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading A faint light was burning, as required by the school regulations, and this kept the students from bumping into anything.
the act of burning something
From this reading A faint light was burning, as required by the school regulations, and this kept the students from bumping into anything.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The coast appeared to be clear, and Dave tiptoed his way out, followed by his chums.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE FOR JOB HASKERS The door to the hall was cautiously opened, and the boys looked out.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The coast appeared to be clear, and Dave tiptoed his way out, followed by his chums.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The coast appeared to be clear, and Dave tiptoed his way out, followed by his chums.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The coast appeared to be clear, and Dave tiptoed his way out, followed by his chums.
Dave
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From this reading The coast appeared to be clear, and Dave tiptoed his way out, followed by his chums.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All knew the location of the apartment occupied by Job Haskers, and it did not take them long to reach the door to it.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE FOR JOB HASKERS The door to the hall was cautiously opened, and the boys looked out.
EARTHQUAKEnounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE FOR JOB HASKERS The door to the hall was cautiously opened, and the boys looked out.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading A faint light was burning, as required by the school regulations, and this kept the students from bumping into anything.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The coast appeared to be clear, and Dave tiptoed his way out, followed by his chums.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE FOR JOB HASKERS The door to the hall was cautiously opened, and the boys looked out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A faint light was burning, as required by the school regulations, and this kept the students from bumping into anything.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE FOR JOB HASKERS The door to the hall was cautiously opened, and the boys looked out.
HASKERS
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From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE FOR JOB HASKERS The door to the hall was cautiously opened, and the boys looked out.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they paused to listen intently.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The coast appeared to be clear, and Dave tiptoed his way out, followed by his chums.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Here they paused to listen intently.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A faint light was burning, as required by the school regulations, and this kept the students from bumping into anything.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All knew the location of the apartment occupied by Job Haskers, and it did not take them long to reach the door to it.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE FOR JOB HASKERS The door to the hall was cautiously opened, and the boys looked out.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A faint light was burning, as required by the school regulations, and this kept the students from bumping into anything.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All knew the location of the apartment occupied by Job Haskers, and it did not take them long to reach the door to it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A faint light was burning, as required by the school regulations, and this kept the students from bumping into anything.
hear with intention
From this reading Here they paused to listen intently.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading All knew the location of the apartment occupied by Job Haskers, and it did not take them long to reach the door to it.
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 All knew the location of the apartment occupied by Job Haskers, and it did not take them long to reach the door to it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE FOR JOB HASKERS The door to the hall was cautiously opened, and the boys looked out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All knew the location of the apartment occupied by Job Haskers, and it did not take them long to reach the door to it.
held or filled or in use
From this reading All knew the location of the apartment occupied by Job Haskers, and it did not take them long to reach the door to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All knew the location of the apartment occupied by Job Haskers, and it did not take them long to reach the door to it.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE FOR JOB HASKERS The door to the hall was cautiously opened, and the boys looked out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE FOR JOB HASKERS The door to the hall was cautiously opened, and the boys looked out.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Here they paused to listen intently.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading All knew the location of the apartment occupied by Job Haskers, and it did not take them long to reach the door to it.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading A faint light was burning, as required by the school regulations, and this kept the students from bumping into anything.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A faint light was burning, as required by the school regulations, and this kept the students from bumping into anything.
an educational institution
From this reading A faint light was burning, as required by the school regulations, and this kept the students from bumping into anything.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading A faint light was burning, as required by the school regulations, and this kept the students from bumping into anything.
carry out
From this reading All knew the location of the apartment occupied by Job Haskers, and it did not take them long to reach the door to it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE FOR JOB HASKERS The door to the hall was cautiously opened, and the boys looked out.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All knew the location of the apartment occupied by Job Haskers, and it did not take them long to reach the door to it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here they paused to listen intently.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A faint light was burning, as required by the school regulations, and this kept the students from bumping into anything.
tiptoedverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊd/
past form of “tiptoe” — walk on one's toes
From this reading The coast appeared to be clear, and Dave tiptoed his way out, followed by his chums.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE FOR JOB HASKERS The door to the hall was cautiously opened, and the boys looked out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE FOR JOB HASKERS The door to the hall was cautiously opened, and the boys looked out.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The coast appeared to be clear, and Dave tiptoed his way out, followed by his chums.
