AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about two o'clock in the morning when a dark figure stole along the corridor and came to a halt outside the door leading to Jack's room.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They left the connecting doors open between their rooms, and, after putting their money and valuables under their pillows, soon fell into deep slumbers.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was about two o'clock in the morning when a dark figure stole along the corridor and came to a halt outside the door leading to Jack's room.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They left the connecting doors open between their rooms, and, after putting their money and valuables under their pillows, soon fell into deep slumbers.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was about two o'clock in the morning when a dark figure stole along the corridor and came to a halt outside the door leading to Jack's room.
clickingverbUS /ˈklɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading There was a slight clicking about the lock.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Doesn't make much difference which one I go in, I s'pose," was a whispered comment from the man, who was the same that had ridden up with the boys in the elevator.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading They left the connecting doors open between their rooms, and, after putting their money and valuables under their pillows, soon fell into deep slumbers.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading It was about two o'clock in the morning when a dark figure stole along the corridor and came to a halt outside the door leading to Jack's room.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was about two o'clock in the morning when a dark figure stole along the corridor and came to a halt outside the door leading to Jack's room.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading They left the connecting doors open between their rooms, and, after putting their money and valuables under their pillows, soon fell into deep slumbers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading "Doesn't make much difference which one I go in, I s'pose," was a whispered comment from the man, who was the same that had ridden up with the boys in the elevator.
Doesn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Doesn't make much difference which one I go in, I s'pose," was a whispered comment from the man, who was the same that had ridden up with the boys in the elevator.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was about two o'clock in the morning when a dark figure stole along the corridor and came to a halt outside the door leading to Jack's room.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading They left the connecting doors open between their rooms, and, after putting their money and valuables under their pillows, soon fell into deep slumbers.
elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading "Doesn't make much difference which one I go in, I s'pose," was a whispered comment from the man, who was the same that had ridden up with the boys in the elevator.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading They left the connecting doors open between their rooms, and, after putting their money and valuables under their pillows, soon fell into deep slumbers.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was about two o'clock in the morning when a dark figure stole along the corridor and came to a halt outside the door leading to Jack's room.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Doesn't make much difference which one I go in, I s'pose," was a whispered comment from the man, who was the same that had ridden up with the boys in the elevator.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Doesn't make much difference which one I go in, I s'pose," was a whispered comment from the man, who was the same that had ridden up with the boys in the elevator.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading It was about two o'clock in the morning when a dark figure stole along the corridor and came to a halt outside the door leading to Jack's room.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Doesn't make much difference which one I go in, I s'pose," was a whispered comment from the man, who was the same that had ridden up with the boys in the elevator.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They left the connecting doors open between their rooms, and, after putting their money and valuables under their pillows, soon fell into deep slumbers.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading It was about two o'clock in the morning when a dark figure stole along the corridor and came to a halt outside the door leading to Jack's room.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading It was about two o'clock in the morning when a dark figure stole along the corridor and came to a halt outside the door leading to Jack's room.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading They left the connecting doors open between their rooms, and, after putting their money and valuables under their pillows, soon fell into deep slumbers.
lockverbUS /lɑːk/
fasten with a lock
From this reading There was a slight clicking about the lock.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Doesn't make much difference which one I go in, I s'pose," was a whispered comment from the man, who was the same that had ridden up with the boys in the elevator.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They left the connecting doors open between their rooms, and, after putting their money and valuables under their pillows, soon fell into deep slumbers.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was about two o'clock in the morning when a dark figure stole along the corridor and came to a halt outside the door leading to Jack's room.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Doesn't make much difference which one I go in, I s'pose," was a whispered comment from the man, who was the same that had ridden up with the boys in the elevator.
Nat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was about two o'clock in the morning when a dark figure stole along the corridor and came to a halt outside the door leading to Jack's room.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Doesn't make much difference which one I go in, I s'pose," was a whispered comment from the man, who was the same that had ridden up with the boys in the elevator.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading They left the connecting doors open between their rooms, and, after putting their money and valuables under their pillows, soon fell into deep slumbers.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It was about two o'clock in the morning when a dark figure stole along the corridor and came to a halt outside the door leading to Jack's room.
paregoricnoun
medicine used to treat diarrhea
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading They left the connecting doors open between their rooms, and, after putting their money and valuables under their pillows, soon fell into deep slumbers.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading They left the connecting doors open between their rooms, and, after putting their money and valuables under their pillows, soon fell into deep slumbers.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "Doesn't make much difference which one I go in, I s'pose," was a whispered comment from the man, who was the same that had ridden up with the boys in the elevator.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was about two o'clock in the morning when a dark figure stole along the corridor and came to a halt outside the door leading to Jack's room.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading They left the connecting doors open between their rooms, and, after putting their money and valuables under their pillows, soon fell into deep slumbers.
s'pose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Doesn't make much difference which one I go in, I s'pose," was a whispered comment from the man, who was the same that had ridden up with the boys in the elevator.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Doesn't make much difference which one I go in, I s'pose," was a whispered comment from the man, who was the same that had ridden up with the boys in the elevator.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading There was a slight clicking about the lock.
slumbers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They left the connecting doors open between their rooms, and, after putting their money and valuables under their pillows, soon fell into deep slumbers.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading They left the connecting doors open between their rooms, and, after putting their money and valuables under their pillows, soon fell into deep slumbers.
stolenounUS /stoʊl/
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading It was about two o'clock in the morning when a dark figure stole along the corridor and came to a halt outside the door leading to Jack's room.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a slight clicking about the lock.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
THIEFnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was about two o'clock in the morning when a dark figure stole along the corridor and came to a halt outside the door leading to Jack's room.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They left the connecting doors open between their rooms, and, after putting their money and valuables under their pillows, soon fell into deep slumbers.
undressing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Doesn't make much difference which one I go in, I s'pose," was a whispered comment from the man, who was the same that had ridden up with the boys in the elevator.
valuablesnounUS /ˈvæljəbəlz/
plural of “valuable” — something of value
From this reading They left the connecting doors open between their rooms, and, after putting their money and valuables under their pillows, soon fell into deep slumbers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was about two o'clock in the morning when a dark figure stole along the corridor and came to a halt outside the door leading to Jack's room.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Doesn't make much difference which one I go in, I s'pose," was a whispered comment from the man, who was the same that had ridden up with the boys in the elevator.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A THIEF IN THE NIGHT The boys were so tired from their day's adventures, and their travel that they did not need a bit of paregoric to make them sleep, as Nat expressed it, while he was undressing.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Doesn't make much difference which one I go in, I s'pose," was a whispered comment from the man, who was the same that had ridden up with the boys in the elevator.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Doesn't make much difference which one I go in, I s'pose," was a whispered comment from the man, who was the same that had ridden up with the boys in the elevator.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Doesn't make much difference which one I go in, I s'pose," was a whispered comment from the man, who was the same that had ridden up with the boys in the elevator.
