used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But don't make a bit of noise," said Randy quickly, and went down the stairs as rapidly as possible, with Fred at his heels.
the state of being absent
From this reading "Where have you fellows been?" questioned Jack, who had suddenly noticed their absence.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But don't make a bit of noise," said Randy quickly, and went down the stairs as rapidly as possible, with Fred at his heels.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
barrelsnounUS /ˈbærəlz/
the amount that many barrels might hold
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Where have you fellows been?" questioned Jack, who had suddenly noticed their absence.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading But don't make a bit of noise," said Randy quickly, and went down the stairs as rapidly as possible, with Fred at his heels.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Reaching the lower floor of the gymnasium, they shut the door, and then lost no time in mixing with the other Rovers and their chums at the far end of the building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But don't make a bit of noise," said Randy quickly, and went down the stairs as rapidly as possible, with Fred at his heels.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Reaching the lower floor of the gymnasium, they shut the door, and then lost no time in mixing with the other Rovers and their chums at the far end of the building.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come on!
don't
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From this reading But don't make a bit of noise," said Randy quickly, and went down the stairs as rapidly as possible, with Fred at his heels.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Reaching the lower floor of the gymnasium, they shut the door, and then lost no time in mixing with the other Rovers and their chums at the far end of the building.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But don't make a bit of noise," said Randy quickly, and went down the stairs as rapidly as possible, with Fred at his heels.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Reaching the lower floor of the gymnasium, they shut the door, and then lost no time in mixing with the other Rovers and their chums at the far end of the building.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Reaching the lower floor of the gymnasium, they shut the door, and then lost no time in mixing with the other Rovers and their chums at the far end of the building.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Where have you fellows been?" questioned Jack, who had suddenly noticed their absence.
start firing a weapon
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Reaching the lower floor of the gymnasium, they shut the door, and then lost no time in mixing with the other Rovers and their chums at the far end of the building.
Fred
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From this reading But don't make a bit of noise," said Randy quickly, and went down the stairs as rapidly as possible, with Fred at his heels.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading Reaching the lower floor of the gymnasium, they shut the door, and then lost no time in mixing with the other Rovers and their chums at the far end of the building.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Where have you fellows been?" questioned Jack, who had suddenly noticed their absence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Where have you fellows been?" questioned Jack, who had suddenly noticed their absence.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading But don't make a bit of noise," said Randy quickly, and went down the stairs as rapidly as possible, with Fred at his heels.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But don't make a bit of noise," said Randy quickly, and went down the stairs as rapidly as possible, with Fred at his heels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reaching the lower floor of the gymnasium, they shut the door, and then lost no time in mixing with the other Rovers and their chums at the far end of the building.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Where have you fellows been?" questioned Jack, who had suddenly noticed their absence.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Reaching the lower floor of the gymnasium, they shut the door, and then lost no time in mixing with the other Rovers and their chums at the far end of the building.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Reaching the lower floor of the gymnasium, they shut the door, and then lost no time in mixing with the other Rovers and their chums at the far end of the building.
engage in
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
mixingnounUS /ˈmɪksɪŋ/
the act of mixing together
From this reading Reaching the lower floor of the gymnasium, they shut the door, and then lost no time in mixing with the other Rovers and their chums at the far end of the building.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
not any; not one
From this reading Reaching the lower floor of the gymnasium, they shut the door, and then lost no time in mixing with the other Rovers and their chums at the far end of the building.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
being perceived or observed
From this reading "Where have you fellows been?" questioned Jack, who had suddenly noticed their absence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Come on!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Reaching the lower floor of the gymnasium, they shut the door, and then lost no time in mixing with the other Rovers and their chums at the far end of the building.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But don't make a bit of noise," said Randy quickly, and went down the stairs as rapidly as possible, with Fred at his heels.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Where have you fellows been?" questioned Jack, who had suddenly noticed their absence.
with speed
From this reading But don't make a bit of noise," said Randy quickly, and went down the stairs as rapidly as possible, with Fred at his heels.
RandyadjectiveUS /ˈrændi/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading But don't make a bit of noise," said Randy quickly, and went down the stairs as rapidly as possible, with Fred at his heels.
with speed
From this reading But don't make a bit of noise," said Randy quickly, and went down the stairs as rapidly as possible, with Fred at his heels.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Reaching the lower floor of the gymnasium, they shut the door, and then lost no time in mixing with the other Rovers and their chums at the far end of the building.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
RoversnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading Reaching the lower floor of the gymnasium, they shut the door, and then lost no time in mixing with the other Rovers and their chums at the far end of the building.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But don't make a bit of noise," said Randy quickly, and went down the stairs as rapidly as possible, with Fred at his heels.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Reaching the lower floor of the gymnasium, they shut the door, and then lost no time in mixing with the other Rovers and their chums at the far end of the building.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading But don't make a bit of noise," said Randy quickly, and went down the stairs as rapidly as possible, with Fred at his heels.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Where have you fellows been?" questioned Jack, who had suddenly noticed their absence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Reaching the lower floor of the gymnasium, they shut the door, and then lost no time in mixing with the other Rovers and their chums at the far end of the building.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Reaching the lower floor of the gymnasium, they shut the door, and then lost no time in mixing with the other Rovers and their chums at the far end of the building.
tiptoedverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊd/
past form of “tiptoe” — walk on one's toes
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But don't make a bit of noise," said Randy quickly, and went down the stairs as rapidly as possible, with Fred at his heels.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where have you fellows been?" questioned Jack, who had suddenly noticed their absence.
which person or people
From this reading "Where have you fellows been?" questioned Jack, who had suddenly noticed their absence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN ALARM OF FIRE With great care, so as not to make any noise, the two Rover boys tiptoed their way back behind the boxes and barrels until they reached the narrow stairway.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where have you fellows been?" questioned Jack, who had suddenly noticed their absence.
