used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Both were running but neither apparently had been as greatly alarmed by the occurrences in the old Meeker House as had their two friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When John and Grant climbed into their seats in the waiting automobile both were nearly breathless.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
from appearances alone
From this reading Both were running but neither apparently had been as greatly alarmed by the occurrences in the old Meeker House as had their two friends.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both were running but neither apparently had been as greatly alarmed by the occurrences in the old Meeker House as had their two friends.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading When John and Grant climbed into their seats in the waiting automobile both were nearly breathless.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Both were running but neither apparently had been as greatly alarmed by the occurrences in the old Meeker House as had their two friends.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “We thought the place was being bombarded,” explained John.
bombardedverbUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdɪd/
past form of “bombard” — cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading “We thought the place was being bombarded,” explained John.
the two together, not just one
From this reading When John and Grant climbed into their seats in the waiting automobile both were nearly breathless.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading When John and Grant climbed into their seats in the waiting automobile both were nearly breathless.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both were running but neither apparently had been as greatly alarmed by the occurrences in the old Meeker House as had their two friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both were running but neither apparently had been as greatly alarmed by the occurrences in the old Meeker House as had their two friends.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading When John and Grant climbed into their seats in the waiting automobile both were nearly breathless.
one or the other of two
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “We thought the place was being bombarded,” explained John.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “I thought you fellows were not going to run,” said Fred as he seated himself.
Fred
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From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Both were running but neither apparently had been as greatly alarmed by the occurrences in the old Meeker House as had their two friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
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 Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
the act of departing
From this reading “I thought you fellows were not going to run,” said Fred as he seated himself.
let have
From this reading When John and Grant climbed into their seats in the waiting automobile both were nearly breathless.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Both were running but neither apparently had been as greatly alarmed by the occurrences in the old Meeker House as had their two friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both were running but neither apparently had been as greatly alarmed by the occurrences in the old Meeker House as had their two friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I thought you fellows were not going to run,” said Fred as he seated himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I thought you fellows were not going to run,” said Fred as he seated himself.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I thought you fellows were not going to run,” said Fred as he seated himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When John and Grant climbed into their seats in the waiting automobile both were nearly breathless.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When John and Grant climbed into their seats in the waiting automobile both were nearly breathless.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading When John and Grant climbed into their seats in the waiting automobile both were nearly breathless.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
MeekeradjectiveUS /ˈmiːkər/
comparative of “meek” — humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading Both were running but neither apparently had been as greatly alarmed by the occurrences in the old Meeker House as had their two friends.
a particular point in time
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When John and Grant climbed into their seats in the waiting automobile both were nearly breathless.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Both were running but neither apparently had been as greatly alarmed by the occurrences in the old Meeker House as had their two friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I thought you fellows were not going to run,” said Fred as he seated himself.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading Both were running but neither apparently had been as greatly alarmed by the occurrences in the old Meeker House as had their two friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Both were running but neither apparently had been as greatly alarmed by the occurrences in the old Meeker House as had their two friends.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “We thought the place was being bombarded,” explained John.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “I thought you fellows were not going to run,” said Fred as he seated himself.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Both were running but neither apparently had been as greatly alarmed by the occurrences in the old Meeker House as had their two friends.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I thought you fellows were not going to run,” said Fred as he seated himself.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading “I thought you fellows were not going to run,” said Fred as he seated himself.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading When John and Grant climbed into their seats in the waiting automobile both were nearly breathless.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When John and Grant climbed into their seats in the waiting automobile both were nearly breathless.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When John and Grant climbed into their seats in the waiting automobile both were nearly breathless.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Before either of them spoke there came another loud burst of laughter from the house of mystery, and a moment later Fred and George were seen approaching.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I thought you fellows were not going to run,” said Fred as he seated himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I thought you fellows were not going to run,” said Fred as he seated himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Both were running but neither apparently had been as greatly alarmed by the occurrences in the old Meeker House as had their two friends.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When John and Grant climbed into their seats in the waiting automobile both were nearly breathless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “We thought the place was being bombarded,” explained John.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We thought the place was being bombarded,” explained John.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When John and Grant climbed into their seats in the waiting automobile both were nearly breathless.
at the time that
From this reading When John and Grant climbed into their seats in the waiting automobile both were nearly breathless.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I thought you fellows were not going to run,” said Fred as he seated himself.
