used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the increasing daylight, he could see that the strange object slithering over his bed was a huge arm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went over to his uncle, shook him gently, and when Charlie Keene roused, Biff cautioned silence, pressing a finger to his lips.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading In the increasing daylight, he could see that the strange object slithering over his bed was a huge arm.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading In the increasing daylight, he could see that the strange object slithering over his bed was a huge arm.
BiffnounUS /bɪf/
(boxing) a blow with the fist
From this reading Biff moved quickly, noiselessly out of his cot.
cautionedverbUS /ˈkɑːʃənd/
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading He went over to his uncle, shook him gently, and when Charlie Keene roused, Biff cautioned silence, pressing a finger to his lips.
Charlie
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From this reading He went over to his uncle, shook him gently, and when Charlie Keene roused, Biff cautioned silence, pressing a finger to his lips.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading Biff moved quickly, noiselessly out of his cot.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the increasing daylight, he could see that the strange object slithering over his bed was a huge arm.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading In the increasing daylight, he could see that the strange object slithering over his bed was a huge arm.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading He went over to his uncle, shook him gently, and when Charlie Keene roused, Biff cautioned silence, pressing a finger to his lips.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Charlie Keene saw the arm and was up in a flash.
in a gradual manner
From this reading He went over to his uncle, shook him gently, and when Charlie Keene roused, Biff cautioned silence, pressing a finger to his lips.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the increasing daylight, he could see that the strange object slithering over his bed was a huge arm.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He went over to his uncle, shook him gently, and when Charlie Keene roused, Biff cautioned silence, pressing a finger to his lips.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Biff moved quickly, noiselessly out of his cot.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In the increasing daylight, he could see that the strange object slithering over his bed was a huge arm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the increasing daylight, he could see that the strange object slithering over his bed was a huge arm.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading In the increasing daylight, he could see that the strange object slithering over his bed was a huge arm.
Keene
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From this reading He went over to his uncle, shook him gently, and when Charlie Keene roused, Biff cautioned silence, pressing a finger to his lips.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He went over to his uncle, shook him gently, and when Charlie Keene roused, Biff cautioned silence, pressing a finger to his lips.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Biff moved quickly, noiselessly out of his cot.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading Biff moved quickly, noiselessly out of his cot.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In the increasing daylight, he could see that the strange object slithering over his bed was a huge arm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Biff moved quickly, noiselessly out of his cot.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Biff moved quickly, noiselessly out of his cot.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the increasing daylight, he could see that the strange object slithering over his bed was a huge arm.
having a point
From this reading Biff pointed to his cot.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading He went over to his uncle, shook him gently, and when Charlie Keene roused, Biff cautioned silence, pressing a finger to his lips.
with speed
From this reading Biff moved quickly, noiselessly out of his cot.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading He went over to his uncle, shook him gently, and when Charlie Keene roused, Biff cautioned silence, pressing a finger to his lips.
cut with a saw
From this reading Charlie Keene saw the arm and was up in a flash.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the increasing daylight, he could see that the strange object slithering over his bed was a huge arm.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He went over to his uncle, shook him gently, and when Charlie Keene roused, Biff cautioned silence, pressing a finger to his lips.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He went over to his uncle, shook him gently, and when Charlie Keene roused, Biff cautioned silence, pressing a finger to his lips.
slitheringadjectiveUS /ˈslɪðərɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading In the increasing daylight, he could see that the strange object slithering over his bed was a huge arm.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading In the increasing daylight, he could see that the strange object slithering over his bed was a huge arm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the increasing daylight, he could see that the strange object slithering over his bed was a huge arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the increasing daylight, he could see that the strange object slithering over his bed was a huge arm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went over to his uncle, shook him gently, and when Charlie Keene roused, Biff cautioned silence, pressing a finger to his lips.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He went over to his uncle, shook him gently, and when Charlie Keene roused, Biff cautioned silence, pressing a finger to his lips.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Charlie Keene saw the arm and was up in a flash.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the increasing daylight, he could see that the strange object slithering over his bed was a huge arm.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went over to his uncle, shook him gently, and when Charlie Keene roused, Biff cautioned silence, pressing a finger to his lips.
at the time that
From this reading He went over to his uncle, shook him gently, and when Charlie Keene roused, Biff cautioned silence, pressing a finger to his lips.
