used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom, who was down in the cellar, heard the girls running, and started up the stairs three steps at a time, instinctively realizing that something was wrong.
in addition
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Presby, sitting in the dining room, had also heard the cry and started for the stairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Olive, Mollie and Grace had heard it from the foot of the stairs on the ground floor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tom, who was down in the cellar, heard the girls running, and started up the stairs three steps at a time, instinctively realizing that something was wrong.
ATTICnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE ATTIC THE sound of running feet was heard on the floor below following Ruth's cry for help.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE ATTIC THE sound of running feet was heard on the floor below following Ruth's cry for help.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Tom, who was down in the cellar, heard the girls running, and started up the stairs three steps at a time, instinctively realizing that something was wrong.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE ATTIC THE sound of running feet was heard on the floor below following Ruth's cry for help.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Presby, sitting in the dining room, had also heard the cry and started for the stairs.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Tom, who was down in the cellar, heard the girls running, and started up the stairs three steps at a time, instinctively realizing that something was wrong.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE ATTIC THE sound of running feet was heard on the floor below following Ruth's cry for help.
start firing a weapon
From this reading His first thought was that the girls in the garret had set the house on fire.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first thought was that the girls in the garret had set the house on fire.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE ATTIC THE sound of running feet was heard on the floor below following Ruth's cry for help.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE ATTIC THE sound of running feet was heard on the floor below following Ruth's cry for help.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Olive, Mollie and Grace had heard it from the foot of the stairs on the ground floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE ATTIC THE sound of running feet was heard on the floor below following Ruth's cry for help.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Olive, Mollie and Grace had heard it from the foot of the stairs on the ground floor.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading His first thought was that the girls in the garret had set the house on fire.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Tom, who was down in the cellar, heard the girls running, and started up the stairs three steps at a time, instinctively realizing that something was wrong.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Olive, Mollie and Grace had heard it from the foot of the stairs on the ground floor.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Olive, Mollie and Grace had heard it from the foot of the stairs on the ground floor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Olive, Mollie and Grace had heard it from the foot of the stairs on the ground floor.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE ATTIC THE sound of running feet was heard on the floor below following Ruth's cry for help.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE ATTIC THE sound of running feet was heard on the floor below following Ruth's cry for help.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first thought was that the girls in the garret had set the house on fire.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His first thought was that the girls in the garret had set the house on fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Presby, sitting in the dining room, had also heard the cry and started for the stairs.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Tom, who was down in the cellar, heard the girls running, and started up the stairs three steps at a time, instinctively realizing that something was wrong.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Olive, Mollie and Grace had heard it from the foot of the stairs on the ground floor.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Olive, Mollie and Grace had heard it from the foot of the stairs on the ground floor.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Presby, sitting in the dining room, had also heard the cry and started for the stairs.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Presby, sitting in the dining room, had also heard the cry and started for the stairs.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE ATTIC THE sound of running feet was heard on the floor below following Ruth's cry for help.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE ATTIC THE sound of running feet was heard on the floor below following Ruth's cry for help.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading Olive, Mollie and Grace had heard it from the foot of the stairs on the ground floor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE ATTIC THE sound of running feet was heard on the floor below following Ruth's cry for help.
Presby
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Presby, sitting in the dining room, had also heard the cry and started for the stairs.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Tom, who was down in the cellar, heard the girls running, and started up the stairs three steps at a time, instinctively realizing that something was wrong.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Presby, sitting in the dining room, had also heard the cry and started for the stairs.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE ATTIC THE sound of running feet was heard on the floor below following Ruth's cry for help.
Ruth'snounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE ATTIC THE sound of running feet was heard on the floor below following Ruth's cry for help.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His first thought was that the girls in the garret had set the house on fire.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Presby, sitting in the dining room, had also heard the cry and started for the stairs.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Tom, who was down in the cellar, heard the girls running, and started up the stairs three steps at a time, instinctively realizing that something was wrong.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE ATTIC THE sound of running feet was heard on the floor below following Ruth's cry for help.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Olive, Mollie and Grace had heard it from the foot of the stairs on the ground floor.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Presby, sitting in the dining room, had also heard the cry and started for the stairs.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Tom, who was down in the cellar, heard the girls running, and started up the stairs three steps at a time, instinctively realizing that something was wrong.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom, who was down in the cellar, heard the girls running, and started up the stairs three steps at a time, instinctively realizing that something was wrong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE ATTIC THE sound of running feet was heard on the floor below following Ruth's cry for help.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His first thought was that the girls in the garret had set the house on fire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Tom, who was down in the cellar, heard the girls running, and started up the stairs three steps at a time, instinctively realizing that something was wrong.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Tom, who was down in the cellar, heard the girls running, and started up the stairs three steps at a time, instinctively realizing that something was wrong.
male cat
From this reading Tom, who was down in the cellar, heard the girls running, and started up the stairs three steps at a time, instinctively realizing that something was wrong.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tom, who was down in the cellar, heard the girls running, and started up the stairs three steps at a time, instinctively realizing that something was wrong.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE ATTIC THE sound of running feet was heard on the floor below following Ruth's cry for help.
which person or people
From this reading Tom, who was down in the cellar, heard the girls running, and started up the stairs three steps at a time, instinctively realizing that something was wrong.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Tom, who was down in the cellar, heard the girls running, and started up the stairs three steps at a time, instinctively realizing that something was wrong.
