used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading So as not to arouse suspicion, I wrapped the thing in a blanket, and, with Watkins beside me, started aft.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Dorothy must have been asleep already, for there was no sign of movement as we passed where she was lying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So as not to arouse suspicion, I wrapped the thing in a blanket, and, with Watkins beside me, started aft.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It promised poor guidance enough, yet emitted sufficient light to show the way around in that darkness below.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading So as not to arouse suspicion, I wrapped the thing in a blanket, and, with Watkins beside me, started aft.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So as not to arouse suspicion, I wrapped the thing in a blanket, and, with Watkins beside me, started aft.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Dorothy must have been asleep already, for there was no sign of movement as we passed where she was lying.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dorothy must have been asleep already, for there was no sign of movement as we passed where she was lying.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading It promised poor guidance enough, yet emitted sufficient light to show the way around in that darkness below.
next to; at the side of
From this reading So as not to arouse suspicion, I wrapped the thing in a blanket, and, with Watkins beside me, started aft.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading So as not to arouse suspicion, I wrapped the thing in a blanket, and, with Watkins beside me, started aft.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Neither of us spoke until my hand was on the companion door ready to slide it open.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It promised poor guidance enough, yet emitted sufficient light to show the way around in that darkness below.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Neither of us spoke until my hand was on the companion door ready to slide it open.
Dorothy
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From this reading Dorothy must have been asleep already, for there was no sign of movement as we passed where she was lying.
emittedverbUS /ɪˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “emit” — expel (gases or odors)
From this reading It promised poor guidance enough, yet emitted sufficient light to show the way around in that darkness below.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It promised poor guidance enough, yet emitted sufficient light to show the way around in that darkness below.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dorothy must have been asleep already, for there was no sign of movement as we passed where she was lying.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading It promised poor guidance enough, yet emitted sufficient light to show the way around in that darkness below.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dorothy must have been asleep already, for there was no sign of movement as we passed where she was lying.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So as not to arouse suspicion, I wrapped the thing in a blanket, and, with Watkins beside me, started aft.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It promised poor guidance enough, yet emitted sufficient light to show the way around in that darkness below.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Dorothy must have been asleep already, for there was no sign of movement as we passed where she was lying.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So as not to arouse suspicion, I wrapped the thing in a blanket, and, with Watkins beside me, started aft.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Dorothy must have been asleep already, for there was no sign of movement as we passed where she was lying.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Dorothy must have been asleep already, for there was no sign of movement as we passed where she was lying.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Neither of us spoke until my hand was on the companion door ready to slide it open.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither of us spoke until my hand was on the companion door ready to slide it open.
not any; not one
From this reading Dorothy must have been asleep already, for there was no sign of movement as we passed where she was lying.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So as not to arouse suspicion, I wrapped the thing in a blanket, and, with Watkins beside me, started aft.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dorothy must have been asleep already, for there was no sign of movement as we passed where she was lying.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Neither of us spoke until my hand was on the companion door ready to slide it open.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Neither of us spoke until my hand was on the companion door ready to slide it open.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Dorothy must have been asleep already, for there was no sign of movement as we passed where she was lying.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It promised poor guidance enough, yet emitted sufficient light to show the way around in that darkness below.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading It promised poor guidance enough, yet emitted sufficient light to show the way around in that darkness below.
puncturesnounUS /ˈpʌŋktʃərz/
plural of “puncture” — loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Neither of us spoke until my hand was on the companion door ready to slide it open.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dorothy must have been asleep already, for there was no sign of movement as we passed where she was lying.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It promised poor guidance enough, yet emitted sufficient light to show the way around in that darkness below.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Dorothy must have been asleep already, for there was no sign of movement as we passed where she was lying.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading Neither of us spoke until my hand was on the companion door ready to slide it open.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So as not to arouse suspicion, I wrapped the thing in a blanket, and, with Watkins beside me, started aft.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Neither of us spoke until my hand was on the companion door ready to slide it open.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So as not to arouse suspicion, I wrapped the thing in a blanket, and, with Watkins beside me, started aft.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading It promised poor guidance enough, yet emitted sufficient light to show the way around in that darkness below.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading So as not to arouse suspicion, I wrapped the thing in a blanket, and, with Watkins beside me, started aft.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It promised poor guidance enough, yet emitted sufficient light to show the way around in that darkness below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Dorothy must have been asleep already, for there was no sign of movement as we passed where she was lying.
a special situation
From this reading So as not to arouse suspicion, I wrapped the thing in a blanket, and, with Watkins beside me, started aft.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It promised poor guidance enough, yet emitted sufficient light to show the way around in that darkness below.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Neither of us spoke until my hand was on the companion door ready to slide it open.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Neither of us spoke until my hand was on the companion door ready to slide it open.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dorothy must have been asleep already, for there was no sign of movement as we passed where she was lying.
Watkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So as not to arouse suspicion, I wrapped the thing in a blanket, and, with Watkins beside me, started aft.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It promised poor guidance enough, yet emitted sufficient light to show the way around in that darkness below.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Dorothy must have been asleep already, for there was no sign of movement as we passed where she was lying.
in or at the place that
From this reading Dorothy must have been asleep already, for there was no sign of movement as we passed where she was lying.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A STRUGGLE IN THE DARK He came back with it swinging in his hand a mere tin box, containing a candle, the dim flame visible through numerous punctures.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading So as not to arouse suspicion, I wrapped the thing in a blanket, and, with Watkins beside me, started aft.
but in spite of that
From this reading It promised poor guidance enough, yet emitted sufficient light to show the way around in that darkness below.
