used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading They instantly recognized George and Grant, for the light was still sufficient to enable them to see quite plainly across the fields.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading It was the faint sound of these calls which had alarmed them and caused them to turn back on their way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the faint sound of these calls which had alarmed them and caused them to turn back on their way.
from appearances alone
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was the faint sound of these calls which had alarmed them and caused them to turn back on their way.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both boys were running at their highest speed.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading It was the faint sound of these calls which had alarmed them and caused them to turn back on their way.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading It was the faint sound of these calls which had alarmed them and caused them to turn back on their way.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
emergeverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading They instantly recognized George and Grant, for the light was still sufficient to enable them to see quite plainly across the fields.
divisible by two
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading It was the faint sound of these calls which had alarmed them and caused them to turn back on their way.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading They instantly recognized George and Grant, for the light was still sufficient to enable them to see quite plainly across the fields.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They instantly recognized George and Grant, for the light was still sufficient to enable them to see quite plainly across the fields.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
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 They instantly recognized George and Grant, for the light was still sufficient to enable them to see quite plainly across the fields.
let have
From this reading They instantly recognized George and Grant, for the light was still sufficient to enable them to see quite plainly across the fields.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the faint sound of these calls which had alarmed them and caused them to turn back on their way.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Both boys were running at their highest speed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading They instantly recognized George and Grant, for the light was still sufficient to enable them to see quite plainly across the fields.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the faint sound of these calls which had alarmed them and caused them to turn back on their way.
go away from a place
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading They instantly recognized George and Grant, for the light was still sufficient to enable them to see quite plainly across the fields.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the faint sound of these calls which had alarmed them and caused them to turn back on their way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading They instantly recognized George and Grant, for the light was still sufficient to enable them to see quite plainly across the fields.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading They instantly recognized George and Grant, for the light was still sufficient to enable them to see quite plainly across the fields.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading They instantly recognized George and Grant, for the light was still sufficient to enable them to see quite plainly across the fields.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Both boys were running at their highest speed.
cut with a saw
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They instantly recognized George and Grant, for the light was still sufficient to enable them to see quite plainly across the fields.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It was the faint sound of these calls which had alarmed them and caused them to turn back on their way.
move hurridly
From this reading Both boys were running at their highest speed.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
not in physical motion
From this reading They instantly recognized George and Grant, for the light was still sufficient to enable them to see quite plainly across the fields.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading They instantly recognized George and Grant, for the light was still sufficient to enable them to see quite plainly across the fields.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was the faint sound of these calls which had alarmed them and caused them to turn back on their way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was the faint sound of these calls which had alarmed them and caused them to turn back on their way.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was the faint sound of these calls which had alarmed them and caused them to turn back on their way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the faint sound of these calls which had alarmed them and caused them to turn back on their way.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was the faint sound of these calls which had alarmed them and caused them to turn back on their way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the faint sound of these calls which had alarmed them and caused them to turn back on their way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was the faint sound of these calls which had alarmed them and caused them to turn back on their way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
at the time that
From this reading When the boys arrived at the familiar place in the road they were startled by a renewal of the shouts from the house.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the faint sound of these calls which had alarmed them and caused them to turn back on their way.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
which person or people
From this reading Even while they were hesitating as to whether or not they should leave the car and run to the house to aid their friends, who apparently were in dire trouble, they saw two forms emerge from the front door.
