used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A moment later the front door closed with a bang.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Hardy boys heard the door of the living room open and saw two figures pass out into the hall.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Frank and Joe, in the meantime, were looking at one another in astonishment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had recognized the voice of Mr. Jefferson’s caller, and they had recognized the man himself as he passed in the hall.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Frank and Joe, in the meantime, were looking at one another in astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank and Joe, in the meantime, were looking at one another in astonishment.
bangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading A moment later the front door closed with a bang.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The Hardy boys heard the door of the living room open and saw two figures pass out into the hall.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading They had recognized the voice of Mr. Jefferson’s caller, and they had recognized the man himself as he passed in the hall.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading A moment later the front door closed with a bang.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The Hardy boys heard the door of the living room open and saw two figures pass out into the hall.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading There were footsteps, and then a small, kindly, gray-haired gentleman stood in the entrance of the reception room.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The Hardy boys heard the door of the living room open and saw two figures pass out into the hall.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading There were footsteps, and then a small, kindly, gray-haired gentleman stood in the entrance of the reception room.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank and Joe, in the meantime, were looking at one another in astonishment.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A moment later the front door closed with a bang.
a man of refinement
From this reading There were footsteps, and then a small, kindly, gray-haired gentleman stood in the entrance of the reception room.
gray-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading There were footsteps, and then a small, kindly, gray-haired gentleman stood in the entrance of the reception room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had recognized the voice of Mr. Jefferson’s caller, and they had recognized the man himself as he passed in the hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The Hardy boys heard the door of the living room open and saw two figures pass out into the hall.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The Hardy boys heard the door of the living room open and saw two figures pass out into the hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had recognized the voice of Mr. Jefferson’s caller, and they had recognized the man himself as he passed in the hall.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The Hardy boys heard the door of the living room open and saw two figures pass out into the hall.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading They had recognized the voice of Mr. Jefferson’s caller, and they had recognized the man himself as he passed in the hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were footsteps, and then a small, kindly, gray-haired gentleman stood in the entrance of the reception room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Hardy boys heard the door of the living room open and saw two figures pass out into the hall.
Jefferson'snounUS /ˈdʒefərsənz/
possessive form of “jefferson” — 3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading They had recognized the voice of Mr. Jefferson’s caller, and they had recognized the man himself as he passed in the hall.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frank and Joe, in the meantime, were looking at one another in astonishment.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading There were footsteps, and then a small, kindly, gray-haired gentleman stood in the entrance of the reception room.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A moment later the front door closed with a bang.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The Hardy boys heard the door of the living room open and saw two figures pass out into the hall.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Frank and Joe, in the meantime, were looking at one another in astonishment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They had recognized the voice of Mr. Jefferson’s caller, and they had recognized the man himself as he passed in the hall.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Frank and Joe, in the meantime, were looking at one another in astonishment.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment later the front door closed with a bang.
a form of address for a man
From this reading They had recognized the voice of Mr. Jefferson’s caller, and they had recognized the man himself as he passed in the hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Hardy boys heard the door of the living room open and saw two figures pass out into the hall.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Frank and Joe, in the meantime, were looking at one another in astonishment.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The Hardy boys heard the door of the living room open and saw two figures pass out into the hall.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Hardy boys heard the door of the living room open and saw two figures pass out into the hall.
go across or through
From this reading The Hardy boys heard the door of the living room open and saw two figures pass out into the hall.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading They had recognized the voice of Mr. Jefferson’s caller, and they had recognized the man himself as he passed in the hall.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading There were footsteps, and then a small, kindly, gray-haired gentleman stood in the entrance of the reception room.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading They had recognized the voice of Mr. Jefferson’s caller, and they had recognized the man himself as he passed in the hall.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Hardy boys heard the door of the living room open and saw two figures pass out into the hall.
cut with a saw
From this reading The Hardy boys heard the door of the living room open and saw two figures pass out into the hall.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were footsteps, and then a small, kindly, gray-haired gentleman stood in the entrance of the reception room.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There were footsteps, and then a small, kindly, gray-haired gentleman stood in the entrance of the reception room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Hardy boys heard the door of the living room open and saw two figures pass out into the hall.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There were footsteps, and then a small, kindly, gray-haired gentleman stood in the entrance of the reception room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were footsteps, and then a small, kindly, gray-haired gentleman stood in the entrance of the reception room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had recognized the voice of Mr. Jefferson’s caller, and they had recognized the man himself as he passed in the hall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Hardy boys heard the door of the living room open and saw two figures pass out into the hall.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading They had recognized the voice of Mr. Jefferson’s caller, and they had recognized the man himself as he passed in the hall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were footsteps, and then a small, kindly, gray-haired gentleman stood in the entrance of the reception room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A moment later the front door closed with a bang.
