used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP If Joe had counted upon producing a surprise, his success surpassed his wildest expectations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first there was a second of paralyzed silence.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP If Joe had counted upon producing a surprise, his success surpassed his wildest expectations.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
greatly pleased
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP If Joe had counted upon producing a surprise, his success surpassed his wildest expectations.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first there was a second of paralyzed silence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP If Joe had counted upon producing a surprise, his success surpassed his wildest expectations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP If Joe had counted upon producing a surprise, his success surpassed his wildest expectations.
hubbubnounUS /ˈhʌbəb/
loud confused noise from many sources
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP If Joe had counted upon producing a surprise, his success surpassed his wildest expectations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
Joe
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From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP If Joe had counted upon producing a surprise, his success surpassed his wildest expectations.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
Mabel
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From this reading "Mabel!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first there was a second of paralyzed silence.
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading At first there was a second of paralyzed silence.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP If Joe had counted upon producing a surprise, his success surpassed his wildest expectations.
REGGIE
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From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP If Joe had counted upon producing a surprise, his success surpassed his wildest expectations.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading At first there was a second of paralyzed silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading At first there was a second of paralyzed silence.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP If Joe had counted upon producing a surprise, his success surpassed his wildest expectations.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP If Joe had counted upon producing a surprise, his success surpassed his wildest expectations.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP If Joe had counted upon producing a surprise, his success surpassed his wildest expectations.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At first there was a second of paralyzed silence.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP If Joe had counted upon producing a surprise, his success surpassed his wildest expectations.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP If Joe had counted upon producing a surprise, his success surpassed his wildest expectations.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP If Joe had counted upon producing a surprise, his success surpassed his wildest expectations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first there was a second of paralyzed silence.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Then there was a wild hubbub of delighted cries, as four figures started up from the table and launched themselves upon the stalwart figure that stood framed in the doorway.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading REGGIE TURNS UP If Joe had counted upon producing a surprise, his success surpassed his wildest expectations.
