used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was followed by a report like an explosion.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The Darewell Chums in the City AUTHOR OF "BART STIRLING'S ROAD TO SUCCESS," "WORKING HARD TO WIN," "BOUND TO SUCCEED," "THE YOUNG STOREKEEPER," "NAT BORDEN'S FIND," ETC.
BARTnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading The Darewell Chums in the City AUTHOR OF "BART STIRLING'S ROAD TO SUCCESS," "WORKING HARD TO WIN," "BOUND TO SUCCEED," "THE YOUNG STOREKEEPER," "NAT BORDEN'S FIND," ETC.
Bart'snounUS /bɑːrts/
possessive form of “bart” — a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Then, from Bart's room, sounded a series of yells.
BORDEN'S
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confined by bonds
From this reading The Darewell Chums in the City AUTHOR OF "BART STIRLING'S ROAD TO SUCCESS," "WORKING HARD TO WIN," "BOUND TO SUCCEED," "THE YOUNG STOREKEEPER," "NAT BORDEN'S FIND," ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
ChumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The Darewell Chums in the City AUTHOR OF "BART STIRLING'S ROAD TO SUCCESS," "WORKING HARD TO WIN," "BOUND TO SUCCEED," "THE YOUNG STOREKEEPER," "NAT BORDEN'S FIND," ETC.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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Darewell
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ETC
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explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading It was followed by a report like an explosion.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The Darewell Chums in the City AUTHOR OF "BART STIRLING'S ROAD TO SUCCESS," "WORKING HARD TO WIN," "BOUND TO SUCCEED," "THE YOUNG STOREKEEPER," "NAT BORDEN'S FIND," ETC.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was followed by a report like an explosion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The Darewell Chums in the City AUTHOR OF "BART STIRLING'S ROAD TO SUCCESS," "WORKING HARD TO WIN," "BOUND TO SUCCEED," "THE YOUNG STOREKEEPER," "NAT BORDEN'S FIND," ETC.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Darewell Chums in the City AUTHOR OF "BART STIRLING'S ROAD TO SUCCESS," "WORKING HARD TO WIN," "BOUND TO SUCCEED," "THE YOUNG STOREKEEPER," "NAT BORDEN'S FIND," ETC.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was followed by a report like an explosion.
Keene
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From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was followed by a report like an explosion.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
NAT
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
peacefulnessnounUS /ˈpiːsfəlnəs/
a state that is calm and tranquil
From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading It was followed by a report like an explosion.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The Darewell Chums in the City AUTHOR OF "BART STIRLING'S ROAD TO SUCCESS," "WORKING HARD TO WIN," "BOUND TO SUCCEED," "THE YOUNG STOREKEEPER," "NAT BORDEN'S FIND," ETC.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then, from Bart's room, sounded a series of yells.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Then, from Bart's room, sounded a series of yells.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Then, from Bart's room, sounded a series of yells.
STIRLING'S
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STOREKEEPERnounUS /ˈstɔːrkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading The Darewell Chums in the City AUTHOR OF "BART STIRLING'S ROAD TO SUCCESS," "WORKING HARD TO WIN," "BOUND TO SUCCEED," "THE YOUNG STOREKEEPER," "NAT BORDEN'S FIND," ETC.
attain success or reach a desired goal
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an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
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happening unexpectedly
From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Darewell Chums in the City AUTHOR OF "BART STIRLING'S ROAD TO SUCCESS," "WORKING HARD TO WIN," "BOUND TO SUCCEED," "THE YOUNG STOREKEEPER," "NAT BORDEN'S FIND," ETC.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, from Bart's room, sounded a series of yells.
thudverbUS /θʌd/
make a dull sound
From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Darewell Chums in the City AUTHOR OF "BART STIRLING'S ROAD TO SUCCESS," "WORKING HARD TO WIN," "BOUND TO SUCCEED," "THE YOUNG STOREKEEPER," "NAT BORDEN'S FIND," ETC.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Keene household was suddenly aroused from peacefulness, one quiet afternoon, by a loud thud as if something had fallen.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading The Darewell Chums in the City AUTHOR OF "BART STIRLING'S ROAD TO SUCCESS," "WORKING HARD TO WIN," "BOUND TO SUCCEED," "THE YOUNG STOREKEEPER," "NAT BORDEN'S FIND," ETC.
actively engaged in paid work
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WownounUS /waʊ/
a joke that seems extremely funny
From this reading "Wow!
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Then, from Bart's room, sounded a series of yells.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Darewell Chums in the City AUTHOR OF "BART STIRLING'S ROAD TO SUCCESS," "WORKING HARD TO WIN," "BOUND TO SUCCEED," "THE YOUNG STOREKEEPER," "NAT BORDEN'S FIND," ETC.
