used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Even habit could not enable Felix to entirely withstand so piercing a noise when almost in his ears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
AQUILAnounUS /ˈækwələ/
a constellation in the Milky Way near Cygnus; contains the star Altair
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He sat up a minute, and glanced at the square of light on the wall to guess the time by its position.
axlenounUS /ˈæksəl/
a shaft on which a wheel rotates
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sleeper moved uneasily, but recognising the noise even in his dreams, did not wake.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He sat up a minute, and glanced at the square of light on the wall to guess the time by its position.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even habit could not enable Felix to entirely withstand so piercing a noise when almost in his ears.
creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/
a squeaking sound
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The sleeper moved uneasily, but recognising the noise even in his dreams, did not wake.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading The sleeper moved uneasily, but recognising the noise even in his dreams, did not wake.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Even habit could not enable Felix to entirely withstand so piercing a noise when almost in his ears.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Even habit could not enable Felix to entirely withstand so piercing a noise when almost in his ears.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Even habit could not enable Felix to entirely withstand so piercing a noise when almost in his ears.
divisible by two
From this reading The sleeper moved uneasily, but recognising the noise even in his dreams, did not wake.
Felix
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From this reading Even habit could not enable Felix to entirely withstand so piercing a noise when almost in his ears.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He sat up a minute, and glanced at the square of light on the wall to guess the time by its position.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He sat up a minute, and glanced at the square of light on the wall to guess the time by its position.
an established custom
From this reading Even habit could not enable Felix to entirely withstand so piercing a noise when almost in his ears.
hailingverbUS /ˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat up a minute, and glanced at the square of light on the wall to guess the time by its position.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sleeper moved uneasily, but recognising the noise even in his dreams, did not wake.
provoking horror
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sleeper moved uneasily, but recognising the noise even in his dreams, did not wake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He sat up a minute, and glanced at the square of light on the wall to guess the time by its position.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He sat up a minute, and glanced at the square of light on the wall to guess the time by its position.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading He sat up a minute, and glanced at the square of light on the wall to guess the time by its position.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The sleeper moved uneasily, but recognising the noise even in his dreams, did not wake.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The sleeper moved uneasily, but recognising the noise even in his dreams, did not wake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sleeper moved uneasily, but recognising the noise even in his dreams, did not wake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He sat up a minute, and glanced at the square of light on the wall to guess the time by its position.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Even habit could not enable Felix to entirely withstand so piercing a noise when almost in his ears.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He sat up a minute, and glanced at the square of light on the wall to guess the time by its position.
in the near future
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
recognisingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of
From this reading The sleeper moved uneasily, but recognising the noise even in his dreams, did not wake.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat up a minute, and glanced at the square of light on the wall to guess the time by its position.
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading The sleeper moved uneasily, but recognising the noise even in his dreams, did not wake.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even habit could not enable Felix to entirely withstand so piercing a noise when almost in his ears.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
make square
From this reading He sat up a minute, and glanced at the square of light on the wall to guess the time by its position.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
up to a particular time
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He sat up a minute, and glanced at the square of light on the wall to guess the time by its position.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even habit could not enable Felix to entirely withstand so piercing a noise when almost in his ears.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading The sleeper moved uneasily, but recognising the noise even in his dreams, did not wake.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He sat up a minute, and glanced at the square of light on the wall to guess the time by its position.
precisely as stated
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
waggonnoun
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The sleeper moved uneasily, but recognising the noise even in his dreams, did not wake.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
at the time that
From this reading Even habit could not enable Felix to entirely withstand so piercing a noise when almost in his ears.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE HOUSE OF AQUILA Presently there came the sound of a creaking axle, which grew louder and louder as the waggon drew nearer, till it approached a shriek.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The horrible sounds stopped; there was the sound of voices, as if two persons, one without and one within the wall, were hailing each other; a gate swung open, and the waggon came past under the very window of the bedroom.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading Even habit could not enable Felix to entirely withstand so piercing a noise when almost in his ears.
