used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
anew
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DICK GOES FOR HELP Dick had wakened at dawn, the dawn he would never have seen but for her.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DICK GOES FOR HELP Dick had wakened at dawn, the dawn he would never have seen but for her.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "They will less likely recognize me on the way if I go finely clad," he thought.
clothing in general
From this reading He dressed quickly in the silken clothes of yesterday.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
the first light of day
From this reading DICK GOES FOR HELP Dick had wakened at dawn, the dawn he would never have seen but for her.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK GOES FOR HELP Dick had wakened at dawn, the dawn he would never have seen but for her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He dressed quickly in the silken clothes of yesterday.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading "They will less likely recognize me on the way if I go finely clad," he thought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DICK GOES FOR HELP Dick had wakened at dawn, the dawn he would never have seen but for her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "They will less likely recognize me on the way if I go finely clad," he thought.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading DICK GOES FOR HELP Dick had wakened at dawn, the dawn he would never have seen but for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DICK GOES FOR HELP Dick had wakened at dawn, the dawn he would never have seen but for her.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DICK GOES FOR HELP Dick had wakened at dawn, the dawn he would never have seen but for her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DICK GOES FOR HELP Dick had wakened at dawn, the dawn he would never have seen but for her.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading DICK GOES FOR HELP Dick had wakened at dawn, the dawn he would never have seen but for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DICK GOES FOR HELP Dick had wakened at dawn, the dawn he would never have seen but for her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "They will less likely recognize me on the way if I go finely clad," he thought.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "They will less likely recognize me on the way if I go finely clad," he thought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He dressed quickly in the silken clothes of yesterday.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "They will less likely recognize me on the way if I go finely clad," he thought.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "They will less likely recognize me on the way if I go finely clad," he thought.
hear with intention
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
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 He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They will less likely recognize me on the way if I go finely clad," he thought.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading DICK GOES FOR HELP Dick had wakened at dawn, the dawn he would never have seen but for her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He dressed quickly in the silken clothes of yesterday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "They will less likely recognize me on the way if I go finely clad," he thought.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
pegnounUS /peɡ/
a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
with speed
From this reading He dressed quickly in the silken clothes of yesterday.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "They will less likely recognize me on the way if I go finely clad," he thought.
riding-boots
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From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading DICK GOES FOR HELP Dick had wakened at dawn, the dawn he would never have seen but for her.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading He dressed quickly in the silken clothes of yesterday.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
squeakedverbUS /skwiːkt/
past form of “squeak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
stable-key
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From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
in a swift manner
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK GOES FOR HELP Dick had wakened at dawn, the dawn he would never have seen but for her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They will less likely recognize me on the way if I go finely clad," he thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "They will less likely recognize me on the way if I go finely clad," he thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
unbarredadjective
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He said his prayers, took his long riding-boots under his arm, slipped out of his room, paused to listen, then crept stealthily along the corridor, down the stairs, and into the hall.
wakened
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From this reading DICK GOES FOR HELP Dick had wakened at dawn, the dawn he would never have seen but for her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "They will less likely recognize me on the way if I go finely clad," he thought.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Here he paused again to listen, then went swiftly down a long passage near the kitchen, took the stable-key from its peg, unbarred the outer door, and trembled as the bolt squeaked faintly.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "They will less likely recognize me on the way if I go finely clad," he thought.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DICK GOES FOR HELP Dick had wakened at dawn, the dawn he would never have seen but for her.
the day immediately before today
From this reading He dressed quickly in the silken clothes of yesterday.
