used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were on the verge of falling asleep when a strange noise from a distant part of the wing roused them into wakefulness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Once, hearing footsteps near their door, they clutched each other in an agony of fear, but the sound soon died away.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
in a state of sleep
From this reading They were on the verge of falling asleep when a strange noise from a distant part of the wing roused them into wakefulness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Once, hearing footsteps near their door, they clutched each other in an agony of fear, but the sound soon died away.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once, hearing footsteps near their door, they clutched each other in an agony of fear, but the sound soon died away.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Once, hearing footsteps near their door, they clutched each other in an agony of fear, but the sound soon died away.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Once, hearing footsteps near their door, they clutched each other in an agony of fear, but the sound soon died away.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading They were on the verge of falling asleep when a strange noise from a distant part of the wing roused them into wakefulness.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Once, hearing footsteps near their door, they clutched each other in an agony of fear, but the sound soon died away.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Once, hearing footsteps near their door, they clutched each other in an agony of fear, but the sound soon died away.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading They were on the verge of falling asleep when a strange noise from a distant part of the wing roused them into wakefulness.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Once, hearing footsteps near their door, they clutched each other in an agony of fear, but the sound soon died away.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Once, hearing footsteps near their door, they clutched each other in an agony of fear, but the sound soon died away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were on the verge of falling asleep when a strange noise from a distant part of the wing roused them into wakefulness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
(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 Once, hearing footsteps near their door, they clutched each other in an agony of fear, but the sound soon died away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They were on the verge of falling asleep when a strange noise from a distant part of the wing roused them into wakefulness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is terrible!”
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Once, hearing footsteps near their door, they clutched each other in an agony of fear, but the sound soon died away.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading They were on the verge of falling asleep when a strange noise from a distant part of the wing roused them into wakefulness.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once, hearing footsteps near their door, they clutched each other in an agony of fear, but the sound soon died away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were on the verge of falling asleep when a strange noise from a distant part of the wing roused them into wakefulness.
on one occasion
From this reading Once, hearing footsteps near their door, they clutched each other in an agony of fear, but the sound soon died away.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Once, hearing footsteps near their door, they clutched each other in an agony of fear, but the sound soon died away.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They were on the verge of falling asleep when a strange noise from a distant part of the wing roused them into wakefulness.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading They were on the verge of falling asleep when a strange noise from a distant part of the wing roused them into wakefulness.
for a short time
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
in the near future
From this reading Once, hearing footsteps near their door, they clutched each other in an agony of fear, but the sound soon died away.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Once, hearing footsteps near their door, they clutched each other in an agony of fear, but the sound soon died away.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading They were on the verge of falling asleep when a strange noise from a distant part of the wing roused them into wakefulness.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “This is terrible!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Once, hearing footsteps near their door, they clutched each other in an agony of fear, but the sound soon died away.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were on the verge of falling asleep when a strange noise from a distant part of the wing roused them into wakefulness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is terrible!”
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading They were on the verge of falling asleep when a strange noise from a distant part of the wing roused them into wakefulness.
wakefulnessnoun
a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
From this reading They were on the verge of falling asleep when a strange noise from a distant part of the wing roused them into wakefulness.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were on the verge of falling asleep when a strange noise from a distant part of the wing roused them into wakefulness.
at the time that
From this reading They were on the verge of falling asleep when a strange noise from a distant part of the wing roused them into wakefulness.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Kitty whispered.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Doris and Kitty spent an unpleasant night in the right wing, for, as they had anticipated, the weird noises began shortly after they had retired.
