used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well," Jack began, almost in a whisper, "the servant who came to the door said--" "Wait a moment!"
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Well," Jack began, almost in a whisper, "the servant who came to the door said--" "Wait a moment!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE HOLE IN THE ATTIC FLOOR Ned sprang to his feet in an instant and beckoned Jack to one side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOLE IN THE ATTIC FLOOR Ned sprang to his feet in an instant and beckoned Jack to one side.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Let us find out exactly what Jack means before any remarks are made," he said.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Let us find out exactly what Jack means before any remarks are made," he said.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The others gathered around, but Ned motioned them back.
ATTICnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading THE HOLE IN THE ATTIC FLOOR Ned sprang to his feet in an instant and beckoned Jack to one side.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The others gathered around, but Ned motioned them back.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading THE HOLE IN THE ATTIC FLOOR Ned sprang to his feet in an instant and beckoned Jack to one side.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Let us find out exactly what Jack means before any remarks are made," he said.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Well," Jack began, almost in a whisper, "the servant who came to the door said--" "Wait a moment!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The others gathered around, but Ned motioned them back.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Well," Jack began, almost in a whisper, "the servant who came to the door said--" "Wait a moment!"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Well," Jack began, almost in a whisper, "the servant who came to the door said--" "Wait a moment!"
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Let us find out exactly what Jack means before any remarks are made," he said.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE HOLE IN THE ATTIC FLOOR Ned sprang to his feet in an instant and beckoned Jack to one side.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Let us find out exactly what Jack means before any remarks are made," he said.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading THE HOLE IN THE ATTIC FLOOR Ned sprang to his feet in an instant and beckoned Jack to one side.
brought together in one place
From this reading The others gathered around, but Ned motioned them back.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Let us find out exactly what Jack means before any remarks are made," he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HOLE IN THE ATTIC FLOOR Ned sprang to his feet in an instant and beckoned Jack to one side.
an opening into or through something
From this reading THE HOLE IN THE ATTIC FLOOR Ned sprang to his feet in an instant and beckoned Jack to one side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOLE IN THE ATTIC FLOOR Ned sprang to his feet in an instant and beckoned Jack to one side.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading THE HOLE IN THE ATTIC FLOOR Ned sprang to his feet in an instant and beckoned Jack to one side.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE HOLE IN THE ATTIC FLOOR Ned sprang to his feet in an instant and beckoned Jack to one side.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us find out exactly what Jack means before any remarks are made," he said.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Let us find out exactly what Jack means before any remarks are made," he said.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Let us find out exactly what Jack means before any remarks are made," he said.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Well," Jack began, almost in a whisper, "the servant who came to the door said--" "Wait a moment!"
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading The others gathered around, but Ned motioned them back.
Ned
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From this reading THE HOLE IN THE ATTIC FLOOR Ned sprang to his feet in an instant and beckoned Jack to one side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE HOLE IN THE ATTIC FLOOR Ned sprang to his feet in an instant and beckoned Jack to one side.
others
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From this reading The others gathered around, but Ned motioned them back.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Let us find out exactly what Jack means before any remarks are made," he said.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Let us find out exactly what Jack means before any remarks are made," he said.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Ned requested.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let us find out exactly what Jack means before any remarks are made," he said.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Well," Jack began, almost in a whisper, "the servant who came to the door said--" "Wait a moment!"
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE HOLE IN THE ATTIC FLOOR Ned sprang to his feet in an instant and beckoned Jack to one side.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE HOLE IN THE ATTIC FLOOR Ned sprang to his feet in an instant and beckoned Jack to one side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOLE IN THE ATTIC FLOOR Ned sprang to his feet in an instant and beckoned Jack to one side.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The others gathered around, but Ned motioned them back.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOLE IN THE ATTIC FLOOR Ned sprang to his feet in an instant and beckoned Jack to one side.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us find out exactly what Jack means before any remarks are made," he said.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Well," Jack began, almost in a whisper, "the servant who came to the door said--" "Wait a moment!"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well," Jack began, almost in a whisper, "the servant who came to the door said--" "Wait a moment!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Let us find out exactly what Jack means before any remarks are made," he said.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Well," Jack began, almost in a whisper, "the servant who came to the door said--" "Wait a moment!"
which person or people
From this reading "Well," Jack began, almost in a whisper, "the servant who came to the door said--" "Wait a moment!"
