used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEREIN A REASON IS GIVEN FOR JOAN'S FLIGHT A knock sounded on the door.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
Alec
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From this reading Alec thrust the sword into its scabbard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading "On the arrival of the others whom I have summoned you can usher them in without warning," he said to Bosko.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
Bosko
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From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "On the arrival of the others whom I have summoned you can usher them in without warning," he said to Bosko.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
consecutivelyadverbUS /kənˈsekjətɪvli/
in a consecutive manner
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
contortionsnounUS /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/
plural of “contortion” — the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
Delgrado
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From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading WHEREIN A REASON IS GIVEN FOR JOAN'S FLIGHT A knock sounded on the door.
ExcellenciesnounUS /ˈekˈslensiz/
plural of “excellency” — a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading WHEREIN A REASON IS GIVEN FOR JOAN'S FLIGHT A knock sounded on the door.
foldnounUS /foʊld/
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHEREIN A REASON IS GIVEN FOR JOAN'S FLIGHT A knock sounded on the door.
GIVENadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading WHEREIN A REASON IS GIVEN FOR JOAN'S FLIGHT A knock sounded on the door.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "On the arrival of the others whom I have summoned you can usher them in without warning," he said to Bosko.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "On the arrival of the others whom I have summoned you can usher them in without warning," he said to Bosko.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Alec thrust the sword into its scabbard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEREIN A REASON IS GIVEN FOR JOAN'S FLIGHT A knock sounded on the door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Alec thrust the sword into its scabbard.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
JOAN'S
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From this reading WHEREIN A REASON IS GIVEN FOR JOAN'S FLIGHT A knock sounded on the door.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading WHEREIN A REASON IS GIVEN FOR JOAN'S FLIGHT A knock sounded on the door.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEREIN A REASON IS GIVEN FOR JOAN'S FLIGHT A knock sounded on the door.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
others
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From this reading "On the arrival of the others whom I have summoned you can usher them in without warning," he said to Bosko.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading WHEREIN A REASON IS GIVEN FOR JOAN'S FLIGHT A knock sounded on the door.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "On the arrival of the others whom I have summoned you can usher them in without warning," he said to Bosko.
scabbardnounUS /ˈskæbərd/
a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
From this reading Alec thrust the sword into its scabbard.
shroudedverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading WHEREIN A REASON IS GIVEN FOR JOAN'S FLIGHT A knock sounded on the door.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading "On the arrival of the others whom I have summoned you can usher them in without warning," he said to Bosko.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Alec thrust the sword into its scabbard.
syllablesnounUS /ˈsɪləbəlz/
plural of “syllable” — a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEREIN A REASON IS GIVEN FOR JOAN'S FLIGHT A knock sounded on the door.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "On the arrival of the others whom I have summoned you can usher them in without warning," he said to Bosko.
push forcefully
From this reading Alec thrust the sword into its scabbard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
usherverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading "On the arrival of the others whom I have summoned you can usher them in without warning," he said to Bosko.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
a message informing of danger
From this reading "On the arrival of the others whom I have summoned you can usher them in without warning," he said to Bosko.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN A REASON IS GIVEN FOR JOAN'S FLIGHT A knock sounded on the door.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "On the arrival of the others whom I have summoned you can usher them in without warning," he said to Bosko.
belonging to which person
From this reading "Their Excellencies the Prince and Princess Delgrado," announced Bosko, whose jaws underwent strange contortions at being compelled to utter so many syllables consecutively.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading He did not put the weapon in its accustomed place; but hid it behind a fold of one of the heavy curtains that shrouded the windows.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "On the arrival of the others whom I have summoned you can usher them in without warning," he said to Bosko.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "On the arrival of the others whom I have summoned you can usher them in without warning," he said to Bosko.
