used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
additionsnounUS /əˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading THERE were no additions to the party in the "sky parlor" until after candlelight.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The person admitted did not come empty handed, for when he stepped from the stair-landing into the upper room he, and likewise Fred, were carrying market-baskets of goodly size.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THERE were no additions to the party in the "sky parlor" until after candlelight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
from appearances alone
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The man called Fred was half-asleep on one of the cots, when suddenly aroused by repeated knocking below.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The man called Fred was half-asleep on one of the cots, when suddenly aroused by repeated knocking below.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The man called Fred was half-asleep on one of the cots, when suddenly aroused by repeated knocking below.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The man called Fred was half-asleep on one of the cots, when suddenly aroused by repeated knocking below.
candlelightnounUS /ˈkændəllaɪt/
the light provided by a burning candle
From this reading THERE were no additions to the party in the "sky parlor" until after candlelight.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The person admitted did not come empty handed, for when he stepped from the stair-landing into the upper room he, and likewise Fred, were carrying market-baskets of goodly size.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The person admitted did not come empty handed, for when he stepped from the stair-landing into the upper room he, and likewise Fred, were carrying market-baskets of goodly size.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
cotsnounUS /kɑːts/
plural of “cot” — a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading The man called Fred was half-asleep on one of the cots, when suddenly aroused by repeated knocking below.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The person admitted did not come empty handed, for when he stepped from the stair-landing into the upper room he, and likewise Fred, were carrying market-baskets of goodly size.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The person admitted did not come empty handed, for when he stepped from the stair-landing into the upper room he, and likewise Fred, were carrying market-baskets of goodly size.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
Fred
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From this reading The man called Fred was half-asleep on one of the cots, when suddenly aroused by repeated knocking below.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The person admitted did not come empty handed, for when he stepped from the stair-landing into the upper room he, and likewise Fred, were carrying market-baskets of goodly size.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The person admitted did not come empty handed, for when he stepped from the stair-landing into the upper room he, and likewise Fred, were carrying market-baskets of goodly size.
half-asleep
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From this reading The man called Fred was half-asleep on one of the cots, when suddenly aroused by repeated knocking below.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The person admitted did not come empty handed, for when he stepped from the stair-landing into the upper room he, and likewise Fred, were carrying market-baskets of goodly size.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THERE were no additions to the party in the "sky parlor" until after candlelight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The person admitted did not come empty handed, for when he stepped from the stair-landing into the upper room he, and likewise Fred, were carrying market-baskets of goodly size.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading The man called Fred was half-asleep on one of the cots, when suddenly aroused by repeated knocking below.
in like or similar manner
From this reading The person admitted did not come empty handed, for when he stepped from the stair-landing into the upper room he, and likewise Fred, were carrying market-baskets of goodly size.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man called Fred was half-asleep on one of the cots, when suddenly aroused by repeated knocking below.
market-baskets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The person admitted did not come empty handed, for when he stepped from the stair-landing into the upper room he, and likewise Fred, were carrying market-baskets of goodly size.
a particular point in time
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
not any; not one
From this reading THERE were no additions to the party in the "sky parlor" until after candlelight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The person admitted did not come empty handed, for when he stepped from the stair-landing into the upper room he, and likewise Fred, were carrying market-baskets of goodly size.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The man called Fred was half-asleep on one of the cots, when suddenly aroused by repeated knocking below.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The man called Fred was half-asleep on one of the cots, when suddenly aroused by repeated knocking below.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The man called Fred was half-asleep on one of the cots, when suddenly aroused by repeated knocking below.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading THERE were no additions to the party in the "sky parlor" until after candlelight.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THERE were no additions to the party in the "sky parlor" until after candlelight.
a human being
From this reading The person admitted did not come empty handed, for when he stepped from the stair-landing into the upper room he, and likewise Fred, were carrying market-baskets of goodly size.
rappingverbUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading UNDER THE RED ROOF.
recurring again and again
From this reading The man called Fred was half-asleep on one of the cots, when suddenly aroused by repeated knocking below.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading UNDER THE RED ROOF.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The person admitted did not come empty handed, for when he stepped from the stair-landing into the upper room he, and likewise Fred, were carrying market-baskets of goodly size.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The person admitted did not come empty handed, for when he stepped from the stair-landing into the upper room he, and likewise Fred, were carrying market-baskets of goodly size.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THERE were no additions to the party in the "sky parlor" until after candlelight.
stair-landing
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From this reading The person admitted did not come empty handed, for when he stepped from the stair-landing into the upper room he, and likewise Fred, were carrying market-baskets of goodly size.
stealthyadjectiveUS /ˈstelθi/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The person admitted did not come empty handed, for when he stepped from the stair-landing into the upper room he, and likewise Fred, were carrying market-baskets of goodly size.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The man called Fred was half-asleep on one of the cots, when suddenly aroused by repeated knocking below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE RED ROOF.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE were no additions to the party in the "sky parlor" until after candlelight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THERE were no additions to the party in the "sky parlor" until after candlelight.
unbarredadjective
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE RED ROOF.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THERE were no additions to the party in the "sky parlor" until after candlelight.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The person admitted did not come empty handed, for when he stepped from the stair-landing into the upper room he, and likewise Fred, were carrying market-baskets of goodly size.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man called Fred was half-asleep on one of the cots, when suddenly aroused by repeated knocking below.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THERE were no additions to the party in the "sky parlor" until after candlelight.
at the time that
From this reading The man called Fred was half-asleep on one of the cots, when suddenly aroused by repeated knocking below.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He made stealthy descent, listened at the entrance for a moment, and apparently satisfied with the signal conveyed in the rapping outside, cautiously unbarred and opened the door.
