used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But who could tell what might occur after this groaning in the cellar?
anew
From this reading Corinne felt a speechless desire to be back in the creek again and on the point of drowning; that would soon be over.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
any thing at all
From this reading “I heard a noise,” said Grandma Padgett, to bespeak their attention, as if they could remember ever hearing anything else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I heard a noise,” said Grandma Padgett, to bespeak their attention, as if they could remember ever hearing anything else.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “I heard a noise,” said Grandma Padgett, to bespeak their attention, as if they could remember ever hearing anything else.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Corinne felt a speechless desire to be back in the creek again and on the point of drowning; that would soon be over.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Corinne felt a speechless desire to be back in the creek again and on the point of drowning; that would soon be over.
bespeakverbUS /bɪˈspiːk/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading “I heard a noise,” said Grandma Padgett, to bespeak their attention, as if they could remember ever hearing anything else.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But who could tell what might occur after this groaning in the cellar?
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading “It's cats, I think,” said Robert Day, husky with courage.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading But who could tell what might occur after this groaning in the cellar?
Corinne
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From this reading Corinne felt a speechless desire to be back in the creek again and on the point of drowning; that would soon be over.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But who could tell what might occur after this groaning in the cellar?
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading “It's cats, I think,” said Robert Day, husky with courage.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Corinne felt a speechless desire to be back in the creek again and on the point of drowning; that would soon be over.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “It's cats, I think,” said Robert Day, husky with courage.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Corinne felt a speechless desire to be back in the creek again and on the point of drowning; that would soon be over.
drenchedadjectiveUS /drentʃt/
abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading Corinne felt a speechless desire to be back in the creek again and on the point of drowning; that would soon be over.
else
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From this reading “I heard a noise,” said Grandma Padgett, to bespeak their attention, as if they could remember ever hearing anything else.
at any time
From this reading “I heard a noise,” said Grandma Padgett, to bespeak their attention, as if they could remember ever hearing anything else.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Corinne felt a speechless desire to be back in the creek again and on the point of drowning; that would soon be over.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading “I heard a noise,” said Grandma Padgett, to bespeak their attention, as if they could remember ever hearing anything else.
groaningverbUS /ˈɡroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading But who could tell what might occur after this groaning in the cellar?
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I heard a noise,” said Grandma Padgett, to bespeak their attention, as if they could remember ever hearing anything else.
(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 It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
huskyadjectiveUS /ˈhʌski/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading “It's cats, I think,” said Robert Day, husky with courage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I heard a noise,” said Grandma Padgett, to bespeak their attention, as if they could remember ever hearing anything else.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I heard a noise,” said Grandma Padgett, to bespeak their attention, as if they could remember ever hearing anything else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
It's
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From this reading “It's cats, I think,” said Robert Day, husky with courage.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But who could tell what might occur after this groaning in the cellar?
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading “I heard a noise,” said Grandma Padgett, to bespeak their attention, as if they could remember ever hearing anything else.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading But who could tell what might occur after this groaning in the cellar?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Corinne felt a speechless desire to be back in the creek again and on the point of drowning; that would soon be over.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Corinne felt a speechless desire to be back in the creek again and on the point of drowning; that would soon be over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Corinne felt a speechless desire to be back in the creek again and on the point of drowning; that would soon be over.
Padgett
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From this reading “I heard a noise,” said Grandma Padgett, to bespeak their attention, as if they could remember ever hearing anything else.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Corinne felt a speechless desire to be back in the creek again and on the point of drowning; that would soon be over.
To recall to mind.
From this reading “I heard a noise,” said Grandma Padgett, to bespeak their attention, as if they could remember ever hearing anything else.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading “It's cats, I think,” said Robert Day, husky with courage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I heard a noise,” said Grandma Padgett, to bespeak their attention, as if they could remember ever hearing anything else.
in the near future
From this reading Corinne felt a speechless desire to be back in the creek again and on the point of drowning; that would soon be over.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading Corinne felt a speechless desire to be back in the creek again and on the point of drowning; that would soon be over.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
express in words
From this reading But who could tell what might occur after this groaning in the cellar?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Corinne felt a speechless desire to be back in the creek again and on the point of drowning; that would soon be over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Corinne felt a speechless desire to be back in the creek again and on the point of drowning; that would soon be over.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “I heard a noise,” said Grandma Padgett, to bespeak their attention, as if they could remember ever hearing anything else.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I heard a noise,” said Grandma Padgett, to bespeak their attention, as if they could remember ever hearing anything else.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “It's cats, I think,” said Robert Day, husky with courage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But who could tell what might occur after this groaning in the cellar?
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
not known
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
unprotectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnprəˈtektɪd/
lacking protection or defense
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not pleasant to stand in a strange house in an unknown neighborhood, drenched, hungry and unprotected, hearing fearful sounds like danger threatening under foot.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But who could tell what might occur after this groaning in the cellar?
which person or people
From this reading But who could tell what might occur after this groaning in the cellar?
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It's cats, I think,” said Robert Day, husky with courage.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Corinne felt a speechless desire to be back in the creek again and on the point of drowning; that would soon be over.
