used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chauncy heard a commotion in the village shortly after daybreak.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Chauncy heard a commotion in the village shortly after daybreak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Chauncy could see them plainly, however, and he saw that there was a slight difference in size between the two men.
Chauncy
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From this reading Chauncy heard a commotion in the village shortly after daybreak.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They had just come in from the light, and could not see in the dim room for several moments.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Chauncy heard a commotion in the village shortly after daybreak.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading They did not see Chauncy, who was standing in a corner of the lodge.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They had just come in from the light, and could not see in the dim room for several moments.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Chauncy heard a commotion in the village shortly after daybreak.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Chauncy could see them plainly, however, and he saw that there was a slight difference in size between the two men.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading They had just come in from the light, and could not see in the dim room for several moments.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had just come in from the light, and could not see in the dim room for several moments.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had just come in from the light, and could not see in the dim room for several moments.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Chauncy heard a commotion in the village shortly after daybreak.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Chauncy could see them plainly, however, and he saw that there was a slight difference in size between the two men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chauncy heard a commotion in the village shortly after daybreak.
and nothing more
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading They had just come in from the light, and could not see in the dim room for several moments.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
the force of workers available
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading They had just come in from the light, and could not see in the dim room for several moments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not see Chauncy, who was standing in a corner of the lodge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Chauncy could see them plainly, however, and he saw that there was a slight difference in size between the two men.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They had just come in from the light, and could not see in the dim room for several moments.
cut with a saw
From this reading Chauncy could see them plainly, however, and he saw that there was a slight difference in size between the two men.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They did not see Chauncy, who was standing in a corner of the lodge.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They had just come in from the light, and could not see in the dim room for several moments.
for a short time
From this reading Chauncy heard a commotion in the village shortly after daybreak.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Chauncy could see them plainly, however, and he saw that there was a slight difference in size between the two men.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Chauncy could see them plainly, however, and he saw that there was a slight difference in size between the two men.
in the near future
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
having a supporting base
From this reading They did not see Chauncy, who was standing in a corner of the lodge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Chauncy could see them plainly, however, and he saw that there was a slight difference in size between the two men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chauncy heard a commotion in the village shortly after daybreak.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Chauncy could see them plainly, however, and he saw that there was a slight difference in size between the two men.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not see Chauncy, who was standing in a corner of the lodge.
push forcefully
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Chauncy could see them plainly, however, and he saw that there was a slight difference in size between the two men.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Chauncy heard a commotion in the village shortly after daybreak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
which person or people
From this reading Soon the door of the lodge was opened and a couple of men who had their hands tied behind them just as he did, were thrust in.
