used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Late in the evening following his startling adventure in the ancient Maya temple, Johnny tapped at Jean’s door.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Late in the evening following his startling adventure in the ancient Maya temple, Johnny tapped at Jean’s door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Go get Rod and come to my room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Late in the evening following his startling adventure in the ancient Maya temple, Johnny tapped at Jean’s door.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Go get Rod and come to my room.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Late in the evening following his startling adventure in the ancient Maya temple, Johnny tapped at Jean’s door.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Late in the evening following his startling adventure in the ancient Maya temple, Johnny tapped at Jean’s door.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Late in the evening following his startling adventure in the ancient Maya temple, Johnny tapped at Jean’s door.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Go get Rod and come to my room.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Go get Rod and come to my room.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Got something to show you.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Hist!” he whispered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Late in the evening following his startling adventure in the ancient Maya temple, Johnny tapped at Jean’s door.
Hist
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Hist!” he whispered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Late in the evening following his startling adventure in the ancient Maya temple, Johnny tapped at Jean’s door.
Jean'snounUS /dʒiːnz/
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Late in the evening following his startling adventure in the ancient Maya temple, Johnny tapped at Jean’s door.
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Late in the evening following his startling adventure in the ancient Maya temple, Johnny tapped at Jean’s door.
Johnny'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːniz/
possessive form of “johnny” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late in the evening following his startling adventure in the ancient Maya temple, Johnny tapped at Jean’s door.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
set afire or burning
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
MayanounUS /ˈmaɪə/
a member of an American Indian people of Yucatan and Belize and Guatemala who had a culture (which reached its peak between AD 300 and 900) characterized by outstanding architecture and pottery and astronomy
From this reading Late in the evening following his startling adventure in the ancient Maya temple, Johnny tapped at Jean’s door.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Go get Rod and come to my room.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
and nothing more
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading “Go get Rod and come to my room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Go get Rod and come to my room.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Got something to show you.”
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Got something to show you.”
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Late in the evening following his startling adventure in the ancient Maya temple, Johnny tapped at Jean’s door.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
taperverbUS /ˈteɪpər/
diminish gradually
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading Late in the evening following his startling adventure in the ancient Maya temple, Johnny tapped at Jean’s door.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Late in the evening following his startling adventure in the ancient Maya temple, Johnny tapped at Jean’s door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Late in the evening following his startling adventure in the ancient Maya temple, Johnny tapped at Jean’s door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Go get Rod and come to my room.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few moments later, in the privacy of Johnny’s room, lighted only by a flickering taper, the brother and sister stood before a mysterious something which stood upon a stool and was covered by a cloth.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “Hist!” he whispered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Got something to show you.”
