used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
anew
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The sound of his knuckles against the little brown door rang sharp and clear in the quiet of the evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
react verbally
From this reading Glan called “Nancy!” and “Is any one in?” but as there was still no answer he lifted the latch, and discovered that the door was unbolted.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Glan called “Nancy!” and “Is any one in?” but as there was still no answer he lifted the latch, and discovered that the door was unbolted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Glan called “Nancy!” and “Is any one in?” but as there was still no answer he lifted the latch, and discovered that the door was unbolted.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The sound of his knuckles against the little brown door rang sharp and clear in the quiet of the evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Glan called “Nancy!” and “Is any one in?” but as there was still no answer he lifted the latch, and discovered that the door was unbolted.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Glan called “Nancy!” and “Is any one in?” but as there was still no answer he lifted the latch, and discovered that the door was unbolted.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The sound of his knuckles against the little brown door rang sharp and clear in the quiet of the evening.
a small house with a single story
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Glan called “Nancy!” and “Is any one in?” but as there was still no answer he lifted the latch, and discovered that the door was unbolted.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The sound of his knuckles against the little brown door rang sharp and clear in the quiet of the evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The sound of his knuckles against the little brown door rang sharp and clear in the quiet of the evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
Glan
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From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Glan called “Nancy!” and “Is any one in?” but as there was still no answer he lifted the latch, and discovered that the door was unbolted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sound of his knuckles against the little brown door rang sharp and clear in the quiet of the evening.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sound of his knuckles against the little brown door rang sharp and clear in the quiet of the evening.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Glan called “Nancy!” and “Is any one in?” but as there was still no answer he lifted the latch, and discovered that the door was unbolted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He pushed it open.
knucklesnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading The sound of his knuckles against the little brown door rang sharp and clear in the quiet of the evening.
latchverbUS /lætʃ/
fasten with a latch
From this reading Glan called “Nancy!” and “Is any one in?” but as there was still no answer he lifted the latch, and discovered that the door was unbolted.
held up in the air
From this reading Glan called “Nancy!” and “Is any one in?” but as there was still no answer he lifted the latch, and discovered that the door was unbolted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sound of his knuckles against the little brown door rang sharp and clear in the quiet of the evening.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
not any; not one
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sound of his knuckles against the little brown door rang sharp and clear in the quiet of the evening.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Glan called “Nancy!” and “Is any one in?” but as there was still no answer he lifted the latch, and discovered that the door was unbolted.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He pushed it open.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading He pushed it open.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The sound of his knuckles against the little brown door rang sharp and clear in the quiet of the evening.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The sound of his knuckles against the little brown door rang sharp and clear in the quiet of the evening.
rappedverbUS /ræpt/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The sound of his knuckles against the little brown door rang sharp and clear in the quiet of the evening.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
not in physical motion
From this reading Glan called “Nancy!” and “Is any one in?” but as there was still no answer he lifted the latch, and discovered that the door was unbolted.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Glan called “Nancy!” and “Is any one in?” but as there was still no answer he lifted the latch, and discovered that the door was unbolted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They waited.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
unboltedadjectiveUS /ˈʌnboʊltɪd/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading Glan called “Nancy!” and “Is any one in?” but as there was still no answer he lifted the latch, and discovered that the door was unbolted.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading _Why Old Nancy Slept through the Sunset Hour_ There was no sound from within the cottage, and the three waited impatiently for a second or two, then Glan rapped again more loudly.
