used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WORMING THE TRUTH FROM A WHINER "Let me in--quick!" demanded a voice.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Whoever they are, they can break in through the windows, at any rate," muttered Harry Hazelton, in a voice that was just a trifle unsteady.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Whoever they are, they can break in through the windows, at any rate," muttered Harry Hazelton, in a voice that was just a trifle unsteady.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Whoever they are, they can break in through the windows, at any rate," muttered Harry Hazelton, in a voice that was just a trifle unsteady.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "No one else has any right to be here."
terminate
From this reading "Whoever they are, they can break in through the windows, at any rate," muttered Harry Hazelton, in a voice that was just a trifle unsteady.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading "We have legal right to occupy this cabin," called Dick through the door.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "We have legal right to occupy this cabin," called Dick through the door.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Whoever they are, they can break in through the windows, at any rate," muttered Harry Hazelton, in a voice that was just a trifle unsteady.
Dave
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From this reading "Move on!" ordered Dave.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading WORMING THE TRUTH FROM A WHINER "Let me in--quick!" demanded a voice.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "We have legal right to occupy this cabin," called Dick through the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "We have legal right to occupy this cabin," called Dick through the door.
else
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From this reading "No one else has any right to be here."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WORMING THE TRUTH FROM A WHINER "Let me in--quick!" demanded a voice.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "Whoever they are, they can break in through the windows, at any rate," muttered Harry Hazelton, in a voice that was just a trifle unsteady.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No one else has any right to be here."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We have legal right to occupy this cabin," called Dick through the door.
Hazelton
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From this reading "Whoever they are, they can break in through the windows, at any rate," muttered Harry Hazelton, in a voice that was just a trifle unsteady.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "No one else has any right to be here."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WORMING THE TRUTH FROM A WHINER "Let me in--quick!" demanded a voice.
and nothing more
From this reading "Whoever they are, they can break in through the windows, at any rate," muttered Harry Hazelton, in a voice that was just a trifle unsteady.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading "We have legal right to occupy this cabin," called Dick through the door.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading WORMING THE TRUTH FROM A WHINER "Let me in--quick!" demanded a voice.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WORMING THE TRUTH FROM A WHINER "Let me in--quick!" demanded a voice.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Move on!" ordered Dave.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Whoever they are, they can break in through the windows, at any rate," muttered Harry Hazelton, in a voice that was just a trifle unsteady.
not any; not one
From this reading "No one else has any right to be here."
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading "We have legal right to occupy this cabin," called Dick through the door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Move on!" ordered Dave.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "No one else has any right to be here."
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "Move on!" ordered Dave.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading WORMING THE TRUTH FROM A WHINER "Let me in--quick!" demanded a voice.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading "Whoever they are, they can break in through the windows, at any rate," muttered Harry Hazelton, in a voice that was just a trifle unsteady.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "We have legal right to occupy this cabin," called Dick through the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Whoever they are, they can break in through the windows, at any rate," muttered Harry Hazelton, in a voice that was just a trifle unsteady.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WORMING THE TRUTH FROM A WHINER "Let me in--quick!" demanded a voice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Whoever they are, they can break in through the windows, at any rate," muttered Harry Hazelton, in a voice that was just a trifle unsteady.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We have legal right to occupy this cabin," called Dick through the door.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Whoever they are, they can break in through the windows, at any rate," muttered Harry Hazelton, in a voice that was just a trifle unsteady.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We have legal right to occupy this cabin," called Dick through the door.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading "Whoever they are, they can break in through the windows, at any rate," muttered Harry Hazelton, in a voice that was just a trifle unsteady.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading WORMING THE TRUTH FROM A WHINER "Let me in--quick!" demanded a voice.
unsteadyadjectiveUS /ənˈstedi/
subject to change or variation
From this reading "Whoever they are, they can break in through the windows, at any rate," muttered Harry Hazelton, in a voice that was just a trifle unsteady.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading WORMING THE TRUTH FROM A WHINER "Let me in--quick!" demanded a voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whoever they are, they can break in through the windows, at any rate," muttered Harry Hazelton, in a voice that was just a trifle unsteady.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We have legal right to occupy this cabin," called Dick through the door.
WHINERnounUS /ˈwaɪnər/
a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
From this reading WORMING THE TRUTH FROM A WHINER "Let me in--quick!" demanded a voice.
Whoever
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From this reading "Whoever they are, they can break in through the windows, at any rate," muttered Harry Hazelton, in a voice that was just a trifle unsteady.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading "Whoever they are, they can break in through the windows, at any rate," muttered Harry Hazelton, in a voice that was just a trifle unsteady.
WORMING
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From this reading WORMING THE TRUTH FROM A WHINER "Let me in--quick!" demanded a voice.
