used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In a few moments there was a sharp grating noise along the wall; and then a light suddenly shone into the room where the young stranger was concealed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He cast a terrified glance around, and beheld a small square window in the wall, which separated the two apartments.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He cast a terrified glance around, and beheld a small square window in the wall, which separated the two apartments.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading He cast a terrified glance around, and beheld a small square window in the wall, which separated the two apartments.
put or send forth
From this reading He cast a terrified glance around, and beheld a small square window in the wall, which separated the two apartments.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
not accessible to view
From this reading In a few moments there was a sharp grating noise along the wall; and then a light suddenly shone into the room where the young stranger was concealed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few moments there was a sharp grating noise along the wall; and then a light suddenly shone into the room where the young stranger was concealed.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He cast a terrified glance around, and beheld a small square window in the wall, which separated the two apartments.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading In a few moments there was a sharp grating noise along the wall; and then a light suddenly shone into the room where the young stranger was concealed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE MYSTERIES OF THE OLD HOUSE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In a few moments there was a sharp grating noise along the wall; and then a light suddenly shone into the room where the young stranger was concealed.
and nothing more
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
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 They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In a few moments there was a sharp grating noise along the wall; and then a light suddenly shone into the room where the young stranger was concealed.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading In a few moments there was a sharp grating noise along the wall; and then a light suddenly shone into the room where the young stranger was concealed.
MYSTERIESnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERIES OF THE OLD HOUSE.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading In a few moments there was a sharp grating noise along the wall; and then a light suddenly shone into the room where the young stranger was concealed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERIES OF THE OLD HOUSE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE MYSTERIES OF THE OLD HOUSE.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading He cast a terrified glance around, and beheld a small square window in the wall, which separated the two apartments.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading In a few moments there was a sharp grating noise along the wall; and then a light suddenly shone into the room where the young stranger was concealed.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading In a few moments there was a sharp grating noise along the wall; and then a light suddenly shone into the room where the young stranger was concealed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He cast a terrified glance around, and beheld a small square window in the wall, which separated the two apartments.
make square
From this reading He cast a terrified glance around, and beheld a small square window in the wall, which separated the two apartments.
steadinessnounUS /ˈstedinɪs/
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
From this reading They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
successive (without a break)
From this reading They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading In a few moments there was a sharp grating noise along the wall; and then a light suddenly shone into the room where the young stranger was concealed.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading He cast a terrified glance around, and beheld a small square window in the wall, which separated the two apartments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIES OF THE OLD HOUSE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In a few moments there was a sharp grating noise along the wall; and then a light suddenly shone into the room where the young stranger was concealed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In a few moments there was a sharp grating noise along the wall; and then a light suddenly shone into the room where the young stranger was concealed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He cast a terrified glance around, and beheld a small square window in the wall, which separated the two apartments.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading In a few moments there was a sharp grating noise along the wall; and then a light suddenly shone into the room where the young stranger was concealed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a few moments there was a sharp grating noise along the wall; and then a light suddenly shone into the room where the young stranger was concealed.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
in or at the place that
From this reading In a few moments there was a sharp grating noise along the wall; and then a light suddenly shone into the room where the young stranger was concealed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
which person or people
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He cast a terrified glance around, and beheld a small square window in the wall, which separated the two apartments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They proceeded straight--and with a steadiness which seemed to indicate that they knew the locality well--to the front chamber upon the same floor.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Fortunately for the interesting young stranger, the individuals who had just entered the house did not attempt the door of the room in which he had taken refuge.
