used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Taking advantage of their panic, Bob quickly found his way to the hall and flashing his light, ran down the stairs and out the front door.
in addition
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was what Bob heard as he picked himself up from the floor.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading This was what Bob heard as he picked himself up from the floor.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
BurglarnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Burglar, please don't hurt me."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
don't
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From this reading "Oh, Mr. Burglar, please don't hurt me."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Taking advantage of their panic, Bob quickly found his way to the hall and flashing his light, ran down the stairs and out the front door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Taking advantage of their panic, Bob quickly found his way to the hall and flashing his light, ran down the stairs and out the front door.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Taking advantage of their panic, Bob quickly found his way to the hall and flashing his light, ran down the stairs and out the front door.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading This was what Bob heard as he picked himself up from the floor.
set up or found
From this reading Taking advantage of their panic, Bob quickly found his way to the hall and flashing his light, ran down the stairs and out the front door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was what Bob heard as he picked himself up from the floor.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Taking advantage of their panic, Bob quickly found his way to the hall and flashing his light, ran down the stairs and out the front door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Taking advantage of their panic, Bob quickly found his way to the hall and flashing his light, ran down the stairs and out the front door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was what Bob heard as he picked himself up from the floor.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading This was what Bob heard as he picked himself up from the floor.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This was what Bob heard as he picked himself up from the floor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Taking advantage of their panic, Bob quickly found his way to the hall and flashing his light, ran down the stairs and out the front door.
be the source of pain
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Burglar, please don't hurt me."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Taking advantage of their panic, Bob quickly found his way to the hall and flashing his light, ran down the stairs and out the front door.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Burglar, please don't hurt me."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Burglar, please don't hurt me."
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Burglar, please don't hurt me."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Taking advantage of their panic, Bob quickly found his way to the hall and flashing his light, ran down the stairs and out the front door.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Taking advantage of their panic, Bob quickly found his way to the hall and flashing his light, ran down the stairs and out the front door.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading This was what Bob heard as he picked himself up from the floor.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Oh, Mr. Burglar, please don't hurt me."
with speed
From this reading Taking advantage of their panic, Bob quickly found his way to the hall and flashing his light, ran down the stairs and out the front door.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Taking advantage of their panic, Bob quickly found his way to the hall and flashing his light, ran down the stairs and out the front door.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Taking advantage of their panic, Bob quickly found his way to the hall and flashing his light, ran down the stairs and out the front door.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking advantage of their panic, Bob quickly found his way to the hall and flashing his light, ran down the stairs and out the front door.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRY-OUT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Taking advantage of their panic, Bob quickly found his way to the hall and flashing his light, ran down the stairs and out the front door.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was what Bob heard as he picked himself up from the floor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Taking advantage of their panic, Bob quickly found his way to the hall and flashing his light, ran down the stairs and out the front door.
TRY-OUT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRY-OUT.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This was what Bob heard as he picked himself up from the floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was what Bob heard as he picked himself up from the floor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Taking advantage of their panic, Bob quickly found his way to the hall and flashing his light, ran down the stairs and out the front door.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The room was pitch dark, but it was evident that both the boys in the bed had been awakened by the noise and that they were also in a state of terror.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This was what Bob heard as he picked himself up from the floor.
