used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Simon Heriot was dead.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
Gervase
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From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
only a very short time before
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
Heriot
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From this reading Simon Heriot was dead.
provoking horror
From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Very soon they had made their way into the room.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Very soon they had made their way into the room.
the force of workers available
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
go across or through
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Very soon they had made their way into the room.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
shutterless
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From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Simon Heriot was dead.
in the near future
From this reading Very soon they had made their way into the room.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
express in words
From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Very soon they had made their way into the room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Very soon they had made their way into the room.
a special situation
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very soon they had made their way into the room.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Simon Heriot was dead.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Very soon they had made their way into the room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One glance at the horrible distorted face was enough to tell Gervase Heriot what had occurred.
at the time that
From this reading HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
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 HARDLY had this thing come to pass, when a number of startled faces appeared on the outer side of the shutterless window.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Shaking and rattling did not serve to force an entrance, but by the time the combined pressure of four or five vigorous and determined men had been applied, the framework began to yield.
