used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
a youthful male person
From this reading “Death to the traitor,” was the signal for the night; but they knew her voice, and a boy opened the door and slipped out.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Death to the traitor,” was the signal for the night; but they knew her voice, and a boy opened the door and slipped out.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “Death to the traitor,” was the signal for the night; but they knew her voice, and a boy opened the door and slipped out.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Password,” muttered a sepulchral voice when she tapped lightly on the door panels.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Death to the traitor,” was the signal for the night; but they knew her voice, and a boy opened the door and slipped out.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good boys,” she returned with a laugh.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not the password.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Death to the traitor,” was the signal for the night; but they knew her voice, and a boy opened the door and slipped out.
the sound of laughing
From this reading “Good boys,” she returned with a laugh.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
without good reason
From this reading “Password,” muttered a sepulchral voice when she tapped lightly on the door panels.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “Password,” muttered a sepulchral voice when she tapped lightly on the door panels.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Death to the traitor,” was the signal for the night; but they knew her voice, and a boy opened the door and slipped out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not the password.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Password,” muttered a sepulchral voice when she tapped lightly on the door panels.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “Death to the traitor,” was the signal for the night; but they knew her voice, and a boy opened the door and slipped out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Death to the traitor,” was the signal for the night; but they knew her voice, and a boy opened the door and slipped out.
panelsnounUS /ˈpænəlz/
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading “Password,” muttered a sepulchral voice when she tapped lightly on the door panels.
PasswordnounUS /ˈpæswɜːrd/
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
From this reading “Password,” muttered a sepulchral voice when she tapped lightly on the door panels.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Good boys,” she returned with a laugh.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
sepulchraladjective
of or relating to a sepulchre
From this reading “Password,” muttered a sepulchral voice when she tapped lightly on the door panels.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading “Death to the traitor,” was the signal for the night; but they knew her voice, and a boy opened the door and slipped out.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading “Death to the traitor,” was the signal for the night; but they knew her voice, and a boy opened the door and slipped out.
Stargarde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading “Password,” muttered a sepulchral voice when she tapped lightly on the door panels.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Death to the traitor,” was the signal for the night; but they knew her voice, and a boy opened the door and slipped out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading “Death to the traitor,” was the signal for the night; but they knew her voice, and a boy opened the door and slipped out.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Password,” muttered a sepulchral voice when she tapped lightly on the door panels.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stargarde, lifting up her eyes and seeing that she was alone, hurried down the steps to the next floor, to a room belonging to a boys’ club.
at the time that
From this reading “Password,” muttered a sepulchral voice when she tapped lightly on the door panels.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Good boys,” she returned with a laugh.
