used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “To see you!” returned the Spanish lad, in a low tone that chilled Chester’s blood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chester started and hesitated when he saw the dark shadow skulking in the gloom by the door of his room.
ArlingtonnounUS /ˈɑːrlɪŋtən/
a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth
From this reading Miguel Bunol was waiting for Chester Arlington in the corridor.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What do you want?” he asked.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “You had better get out!” exclaimed Arlington.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading “To see you!” returned the Spanish lad, in a low tone that chilled Chester’s blood.
Bunol
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From this reading Miguel Bunol was waiting for Chester Arlington in the corridor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Chester started and hesitated when he saw the dark shadow skulking in the gloom by the door of his room.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Miguel Bunol was waiting for Chester Arlington in the corridor.
Chester's
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From this reading “To see you!” returned the Spanish lad, in a low tone that chilled Chester’s blood.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading “To see you!” returned the Spanish lad, in a low tone that chilled Chester’s blood.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Miguel Bunol was waiting for Chester Arlington in the corridor.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Chester started and hesitated when he saw the dark shadow skulking in the gloom by the door of his room.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you want?” he asked.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Chester started and hesitated when he saw the dark shadow skulking in the gloom by the door of his room.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “You had better get out!” exclaimed Arlington.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miguel Bunol was waiting for Chester Arlington in the corridor.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “You had better get out!” exclaimed Arlington.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Chester started and hesitated when he saw the dark shadow skulking in the gloom by the door of his room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “You had better get out!” exclaimed Arlington.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chester started and hesitated when he saw the dark shadow skulking in the gloom by the door of his room.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Chester started and hesitated when he saw the dark shadow skulking in the gloom by the door of his room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chester started and hesitated when he saw the dark shadow skulking in the gloom by the door of his room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miguel Bunol was waiting for Chester Arlington in the corridor.
a boy or man
From this reading “To see you!” returned the Spanish lad, in a low tone that chilled Chester’s blood.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “To see you!” returned the Spanish lad, in a low tone that chilled Chester’s blood.
Miguel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miguel Bunol was waiting for Chester Arlington in the corridor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chester started and hesitated when he saw the dark shadow skulking in the gloom by the door of his room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “You had better get out!” exclaimed Arlington.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “To see you!” returned the Spanish lad, in a low tone that chilled Chester’s blood.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Chester started and hesitated when he saw the dark shadow skulking in the gloom by the door of his room.
cut with a saw
From this reading Chester started and hesitated when he saw the dark shadow skulking in the gloom by the door of his room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “To see you!” returned the Spanish lad, in a low tone that chilled Chester’s blood.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Chester started and hesitated when he saw the dark shadow skulking in the gloom by the door of his room.
skulkingnounUS /ˈskʌlkɪŋ/
evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated
From this reading Chester started and hesitated when he saw the dark shadow skulking in the gloom by the door of his room.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading “To see you!” returned the Spanish lad, in a low tone that chilled Chester’s blood.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Chester started and hesitated when he saw the dark shadow skulking in the gloom by the door of his room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “To see you!” returned the Spanish lad, in a low tone that chilled Chester’s blood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miguel Bunol was waiting for Chester Arlington in the corridor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “To see you!” returned the Spanish lad, in a low tone that chilled Chester’s blood.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “To see you!” returned the Spanish lad, in a low tone that chilled Chester’s blood.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Miguel Bunol was waiting for Chester Arlington in the corridor.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “What do you want?” he asked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miguel Bunol was waiting for Chester Arlington in the corridor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you want?” he asked.
at the time that
From this reading Chester started and hesitated when he saw the dark shadow skulking in the gloom by the door of his room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you want?” he asked.
