used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading "Hide, Tom," and then he ran back to the big room adjoining.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Striking a match, Tom entered the room quickly, drew back the sheet of the bed, dumped in the crabs, and then pulled the sheet up to its original place.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Striking a match, Tom entered the room quickly, drew back the sheet of the bed, dumped in the crabs, and then pulled the sheet up to its original place.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Hide, Tom," and then he ran back to the big room adjoining.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Finding he could not escape, Tom threw the box under the bed and rushed to a closet in the corner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Finding he could not escape, Tom threw the box under the bed and rushed to a closet in the corner.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "He's coming!" whispered Sam, who stood guard at the door.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Finding he could not escape, Tom threw the box under the bed and rushed to a closet in the corner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Finding he could not escape, Tom threw the box under the bed and rushed to a closet in the corner.
crabsnounUS /kræbz/
infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice
From this reading Striking a match, Tom entered the room quickly, drew back the sheet of the bed, dumped in the crabs, and then pulled the sheet up to its original place.
Crabtree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "He's coming!" whispered Sam, who stood guard at the door.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Striking a match, Tom entered the room quickly, drew back the sheet of the bed, dumped in the crabs, and then pulled the sheet up to its original place.
dumpedverbUS /dʌmpt/
past form of “dump” — throw away as refuse
From this reading Striking a match, Tom entered the room quickly, drew back the sheet of the bed, dumped in the crabs, and then pulled the sheet up to its original place.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Striking a match, Tom entered the room quickly, drew back the sheet of the bed, dumped in the crabs, and then pulled the sheet up to its original place.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Finding he could not escape, Tom threw the box under the bed and rushed to a closet in the corner.
to or in any or all places
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding he could not escape, Tom threw the box under the bed and rushed to a closet in the corner.
fishedverbUS /fɪʃt/
past form of “fish” — seek indirectly
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
set up or found
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading "He's coming!" whispered Sam, who stood guard at the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hide, Tom," and then he ran back to the big room adjoining.
He's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's coming!" whispered Sam, who stood guard at the door.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "Hide, Tom," and then he ran back to the big room adjoining.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Striking a match, Tom entered the room quickly, drew back the sheet of the bed, dumped in the crabs, and then pulled the sheet up to its original place.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Striking a match, Tom entered the room quickly, drew back the sheet of the bed, dumped in the crabs, and then pulled the sheet up to its original place.
Josiah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
immediately past
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
fasten with a lock
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Striking a match, Tom entered the room quickly, drew back the sheet of the bed, dumped in the crabs, and then pulled the sheet up to its original place.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
not any; not one
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Finding he could not escape, Tom threw the box under the bed and rushed to a closet in the corner.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Striking a match, Tom entered the room quickly, drew back the sheet of the bed, dumped in the crabs, and then pulled the sheet up to its original place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Striking a match, Tom entered the room quickly, drew back the sheet of the bed, dumped in the crabs, and then pulled the sheet up to its original place.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Striking a match, Tom entered the room quickly, drew back the sheet of the bed, dumped in the crabs, and then pulled the sheet up to its original place.
with speed
From this reading Striking a match, Tom entered the room quickly, drew back the sheet of the bed, dumped in the crabs, and then pulled the sheet up to its original place.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Hide, Tom," and then he ran back to the big room adjoining.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
done under pressure
From this reading Finding he could not escape, Tom threw the box under the bed and rushed to a closet in the corner.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "He's coming!" whispered Sam, who stood guard at the door.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Striking a match, Tom entered the room quickly, drew back the sheet of the bed, dumped in the crabs, and then pulled the sheet up to its original place.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "He's coming!" whispered Sam, who stood guard at the door.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Striking a match, Tom entered the room quickly, drew back the sheet of the bed, dumped in the crabs, and then pulled the sheet up to its original place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Striking a match, Tom entered the room quickly, drew back the sheet of the bed, dumped in the crabs, and then pulled the sheet up to its original place.
in or at that place or location
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Finding he could not escape, Tom threw the box under the bed and rushed to a closet in the corner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
male cat
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
hard to endure
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Finding he could not escape, Tom threw the box under the bed and rushed to a closet in the corner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FUN AT THE HOTEL It was no easy matter for Tom to get into the room Josiah Crabtree was occupying, but after trying a good number of keys, fished up here, there, and everywhere, one was at last found that fitted the lock.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "He's coming!" whispered Sam, who stood guard at the door.
which person or people
From this reading "He's coming!" whispered Sam, who stood guard at the door.
