used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But it was already too late, as it turned out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
move towards
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading THE FLIGHT From his hiding place outside the cottage, Arthur had been watching faithfully while Paul explored the inside.
Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading So Arthur's warning fell on deaf ears.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it was already too late, as it turned out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE FLIGHT From his hiding place outside the cottage, Arthur had been watching faithfully while Paul explored the inside.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Paul had gone down into the cellar and let the door fall behind him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was already too late, as it turned out.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Paul had gone down into the cellar and let the door fall behind him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
a small house with a single story
From this reading THE FLIGHT From his hiding place outside the cottage, Arthur had been watching faithfully while Paul explored the inside.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading So Arthur's warning fell on deaf ears.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Paul had gone down into the cellar and let the door fall behind him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Paul had gone down into the cellar and let the door fall behind him.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading So Arthur's warning fell on deaf ears.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading THE FLIGHT From his hiding place outside the cottage, Arthur had been watching faithfully while Paul explored the inside.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading THE FLIGHT From his hiding place outside the cottage, Arthur had been watching faithfully while Paul explored the inside.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Paul had gone down into the cellar and let the door fall behind him.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading So Arthur's warning fell on deaf ears.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE FLIGHT From his hiding place outside the cottage, Arthur had been watching faithfully while Paul explored the inside.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FLIGHT From his hiding place outside the cottage, Arthur had been watching faithfully while Paul explored the inside.
the act of giving
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Paul had gone down into the cellar and let the door fall behind him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FLIGHT From his hiding place outside the cottage, Arthur had been watching faithfully while Paul explored the inside.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
heraldedadjectiveUS /ˈherəldɪd/
publicly announced
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading THE FLIGHT From his hiding place outside the cottage, Arthur had been watching faithfully while Paul explored the inside.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Paul had gone down into the cellar and let the door fall behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FLIGHT From his hiding place outside the cottage, Arthur had been watching faithfully while Paul explored the inside.
imitatingverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading THE FLIGHT From his hiding place outside the cottage, Arthur had been watching faithfully while Paul explored the inside.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Paul had gone down into the cellar and let the door fall behind him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading But it was already too late, as it turned out.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Paul had gone down into the cellar and let the door fall behind him.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So Arthur's warning fell on deaf ears.
on one occasion
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But it was already too late, as it turned out.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE FLIGHT From his hiding place outside the cottage, Arthur had been watching faithfully while Paul explored the inside.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading THE FLIGHT From his hiding place outside the cottage, Arthur had been watching faithfully while Paul explored the inside.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE FLIGHT From his hiding place outside the cottage, Arthur had been watching faithfully while Paul explored the inside.
quailverbUS /kweɪl/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Arthur's warning fell on deaf ears.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
carry out
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLIGHT From his hiding place outside the cottage, Arthur had been watching faithfully while Paul explored the inside.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But it was already too late, as it turned out.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But it was already too late, as it turned out.
a message informing of danger
From this reading So Arthur's warning fell on deaf ears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was already too late, as it turned out.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading THE FLIGHT From his hiding place outside the cottage, Arthur had been watching faithfully while Paul explored the inside.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE FLIGHT From his hiding place outside the cottage, Arthur had been watching faithfully while Paul explored the inside.
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading He heard the steps that heralded the approach of a man, and whistled at once, imitating the cry of a quail, since he thought it better to take the chance of giving a false alarm than of letting his chum be trapped inside.
