used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps a dozen seconds had passed when there was a rustle and a sigh at the open door.
AaronnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading They could see that it was Aaron Dennison.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Perhaps a dozen seconds had passed when there was a rustle and a sigh at the open door.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could see that it was Aaron Dennison.
Dennison
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They could see that it was Aaron Dennison.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Perhaps a dozen seconds had passed when there was a rustle and a sigh at the open door.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Perhaps a dozen seconds had passed when there was a rustle and a sigh at the open door.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Then a figure stalked in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps a dozen seconds had passed when there was a rustle and a sigh at the open door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then a figure stalked in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Dennison walked straight over to where that loose plank lay.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Mr. Dennison walked straight over to where that loose plank lay.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Dennison walked straight over to where that loose plank lay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Perhaps a dozen seconds had passed when there was a rustle and a sigh at the open door.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Dennison walked straight over to where that loose plank lay.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Perhaps a dozen seconds had passed when there was a rustle and a sigh at the open door.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps a dozen seconds had passed when there was a rustle and a sigh at the open door.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading Mr. Dennison walked straight over to where that loose plank lay.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading Perhaps a dozen seconds had passed when there was a rustle and a sigh at the open door.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Perhaps a dozen seconds had passed when there was a rustle and a sigh at the open door.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They could see that it was Aaron Dennison.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Perhaps a dozen seconds had passed when there was a rustle and a sigh at the open door.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
sleep-walker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
stalkedadjectiveUS /stɔːkt/
having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk
From this reading Then a figure stalked in.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Mr. Dennison walked straight over to where that loose plank lay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They could see that it was Aaron Dennison.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then a figure stalked in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They could see that it was Aaron Dennison.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Dennison walked straight over to where that loose plank lay.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Mr. Dennison walked straight over to where that loose plank lay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
at the time that
From this reading CONCLUSION It was an exciting time when Gilbert and the four chums stood there as silent as ghosts, and waited for the arrival of the sleep-walker.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mr. Dennison walked straight over to where that loose plank lay.
