used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another moment they had stepped inside and their arrival awakened Cadet Brayton.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading In another moment they had stepped inside and their arrival awakened Cadet Brayton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
aroused or activated
From this reading In another moment they had stepped inside and their arrival awakened Cadet Brayton.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading "But this visit won't bother you!"
Brayton
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From this reading In another moment they had stepped inside and their arrival awakened Cadet Brayton.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Plebes' quarters next floor up, brothers," called Brayton in drowsy good nature.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But this visit won't bother you!"
CadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading In another moment they had stepped inside and their arrival awakened Cadet Brayton.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Plebes' quarters next floor up, brothers," called Brayton in drowsy good nature.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
COMMITTEEnounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
Dodge'snounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪz/
possessive form of “dodge” — an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
doorknobnounUS /ˈduːrnɑːb/
a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called “doorhandle” in Great Britain)
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading "Plebes' quarters next floor up, brothers," called Brayton in drowsy good nature.
Dunstan
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From this reading "I'm sorry to say, Brayton, we're on the right floor, and in the right room," responded Dunstan.
being one more than ten
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading "Plebes' quarters next floor up, brothers," called Brayton in drowsy good nature.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Plebes' quarters next floor up, brothers," called Brayton in drowsy good nature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In another moment they had stepped inside and their arrival awakened Cadet Brayton.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sorry to say, Brayton, we're on the right floor, and in the right room," responded Dunstan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In another moment they had stepped inside and their arrival awakened Cadet Brayton.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading In another moment they had stepped inside and their arrival awakened Cadet Brayton.
set down according to a plan
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
a particular point in time
From this reading In another moment they had stepped inside and their arrival awakened Cadet Brayton.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "Plebes' quarters next floor up, brothers," called Brayton in drowsy good nature.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Plebes' quarters next floor up, brothers," called Brayton in drowsy good nature.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
Plebes
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From this reading "Plebes' quarters next floor up, brothers," called Brayton in drowsy good nature.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading "Plebes' quarters next floor up, brothers," called Brayton in drowsy good nature.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "I'm sorry to say, Brayton, we're on the right floor, and in the right room," responded Dunstan.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I'm sorry to say, Brayton, we're on the right floor, and in the right room," responded Dunstan.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "I'm sorry to say, Brayton, we're on the right floor, and in the right room," responded Dunstan.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
express in words
From this reading "I'm sorry to say, Brayton, we're on the right floor, and in the right room," responded Dunstan.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I'm sorry to say, Brayton, we're on the right floor, and in the right room," responded Dunstan.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading In another moment they had stepped inside and their arrival awakened Cadet Brayton.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "COMMITTEE ON CLASS HONOR" At a few minutes after eleven, that same April night, five cadets fully dressed stole down the corridor, and the leader laid a hand on Dodge's doorknob.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In another moment they had stepped inside and their arrival awakened Cadet Brayton.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In another moment they had stepped inside and their arrival awakened Cadet Brayton.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But this visit won't bother you!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm sorry to say, Brayton, we're on the right floor, and in the right room," responded Dunstan.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Plebes' quarters next floor up, brothers," called Brayton in drowsy good nature.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "But this visit won't bother you!"
we're
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From this reading "I'm sorry to say, Brayton, we're on the right floor, and in the right room," responded Dunstan.
won't
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From this reading "But this visit won't bother you!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But this visit won't bother you!"
