used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like a bold criminal he stood, Calm in his guilt The Forger.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
react verbally
From this reading Still no answer, even though he rapped a third time, and louder than before.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Still no answer, even though he rapped a third time, and louder than before.
fearless and daring
From this reading Like a bold criminal he stood, Calm in his guilt The Forger.
make calm or still
From this reading Like a bold criminal he stood, Calm in his guilt The Forger.
put or send forth
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Like a bold criminal he stood, Calm in his guilt The Forger.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
divisible by two
From this reading Still no answer, even though he rapped a third time, and louder than before.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
ForgernounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒər/
someone who operates a forge
From this reading Like a bold criminal he stood, Calm in his guilt The Forger.
in a gradual manner
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading Like a bold criminal he stood, Calm in his guilt The Forger.
half-lightnoun
a greyish light (as at dawn or dusk or in dim interiors)
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like a bold criminal he stood, Calm in his guilt The Forger.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like a bold criminal he stood, Calm in his guilt The Forger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like a bold criminal he stood, Calm in his guilt The Forger.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
jalousies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
knucklesnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a bold criminal he stood, Calm in his guilt The Forger.
Linton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Still no answer, even though he rapped a third time, and louder than before.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
not any; not one
From this reading Still no answer, even though he rapped a third time, and louder than before.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
rappedverbUS /ræpt/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading Still no answer, even though he rapped a third time, and louder than before.
recurring again and again
From this reading He waited for an instant, and then repeated his summons.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still no answer, even though he rapped a third time, and louder than before.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Like a bold criminal he stood, Calm in his guilt The Forger.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading He waited for an instant, and then repeated his summons.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Still no answer, even though he rapped a third time, and louder than before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Like a bold criminal he stood, Calm in his guilt The Forger.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Still no answer, even though he rapped a third time, and louder than before.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Still no answer, even though he rapped a third time, and louder than before.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Still no answer, even though he rapped a third time, and louder than before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
two times
From this reading He halted for an instant, to cast a searching glance around, and then advanced to a door at the farthest end of the apartment; at this he tapped twice gently with his knuckles.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He waited for an instant, and then repeated his summons.
in or at the place that
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With firm step and head high, Linton entered a room where the dim half-light of the closed jalousies made each object indistinct.
