quickly and without warning
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “What are you afraid of?” laughed George.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
any thing at all
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What are you afraid of?” laughed George.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Conversation ceased during the remainder of the ride.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Conversation ceased during the remainder of the ride.
give a description of
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Conversation ceased during the remainder of the ride.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
Fred
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From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
I'm
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From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
isn't
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From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
immediately past
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
for more time
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
MeekeradjectiveUS /ˈmiːkər/
comparative of “meek” — humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
not any; not one
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Conversation ceased during the remainder of the ride.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
on one occasion
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
racketnounUS /ˈrækɪt/
a loud and disturbing noise
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Conversation ceased during the remainder of the ride.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Conversation ceased during the remainder of the ride.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
not in physical motion
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
a state of acute pain
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Conversation ceased during the remainder of the ride.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What are you afraid of?” laughed George.
at the time that
From this reading At last when they were once more in the house, Fred, unable longer to remain silent, said abruptly, “I know there isn’t anything in the racket at the old Meeker House, but in spite of it all I confess I’m scared when I hear those strange sounds.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No response was given to his implied invitations to describe their feelings and as they came nearer the end of their journey the chagrin under which all three boys were suffering became still more marked.
which person or people
From this reading The silence was broken two or three times by George, who was driving the car as he looked behind him at his companions and laughed aloud.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What are you afraid of?” laughed George.
