used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Up one flight in the hotel was a window in the hall at the front of the house.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
any thing at all
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “They are going to fight!” exclaimed June.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Up one flight in the hotel was a window in the hall at the front of the house.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “That freckled boy is big and strong.”
a youthful male person
From this reading “That freckled boy is big and strong.”
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading “That’s the kind of champion to have!” exclaimed Dick.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “That’s the kind of champion to have!” exclaimed Dick.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading “They are going to fight!” exclaimed June.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Up one flight in the hotel was a window in the hall at the front of the house.
freckledadjectiveUS /ˈfrekəld/
relating to or covered with or resembling freckles
From this reading “That freckled boy is big and strong.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Up one flight in the hotel was a window in the hall at the front of the house.
the act of departing
From this reading “They are going to fight!” exclaimed June.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Up one flight in the hotel was a window in the hall at the front of the house.
Hanlon
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From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “That’s the kind of champion to have!” exclaimed Dick.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Up one flight in the hotel was a window in the hall at the front of the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Up one flight in the hotel was a window in the hall at the front of the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Up one flight in the hotel was a window in the hall at the front of the house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That freckled boy is big and strong.”
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “That’s the kind of champion to have!” exclaimed Dick.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Up one flight in the hotel was a window in the hall at the front of the house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Up one flight in the hotel was a window in the hall at the front of the house.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
Sammy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
soakverbUS /soʊk/
submerge in a liquid
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
SpikenounUS /spaɪk/
a transient variation in voltage or current
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “That freckled boy is big and strong.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That freckled boy is big and strong.”
That's
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From this reading “That’s the kind of champion to have!” exclaimed Dick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Up one flight in the hotel was a window in the hall at the front of the house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They are going to fight!” exclaimed June.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “That’s the kind of champion to have!” exclaimed Dick.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up one flight in the hotel was a window in the hall at the front of the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Up one flight in the hotel was a window in the hall at the front of the house.
at the time that
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
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 Up one flight in the hotel was a window in the hall at the front of the house.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dick and June passed by this window, which, although closed, did not prevent them from hearing the words of the boys below, and June laughed when Sammy declared he would soak Spike Hanlon in the mouth if Spike said anything more about her.
