the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FLIGHT Startled at the strange turn of events the three spectators stood, staring in doubt and fear at the unconscious figure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FLIGHT Startled at the strange turn of events the three spectators stood, staring in doubt and fear at the unconscious figure.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
Beauvais
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From this reading Wilfrid walked forward and, opening the door just wide enough to ascertain who the new-comer was, beheld Beauvais standing without.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Wilfrid walked forward and, opening the door just wide enough to ascertain who the new-comer was, beheld Beauvais standing without.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading Was this collapse the stroke of death?
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Was this collapse the stroke of death?
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “The very man we want,” he said, pulling the surprised doctor within and locking the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading FLIGHT Startled at the strange turn of events the three spectators stood, staring in doubt and fear at the unconscious figure.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Wilfrid walked forward and, opening the door just wide enough to ascertain who the new-comer was, beheld Beauvais standing without.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading FLIGHT Startled at the strange turn of events the three spectators stood, staring in doubt and fear at the unconscious figure.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading FLIGHT Startled at the strange turn of events the three spectators stood, staring in doubt and fear at the unconscious figure.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading FLIGHT Startled at the strange turn of events the three spectators stood, staring in doubt and fear at the unconscious figure.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading FLIGHT Startled at the strange turn of events the three spectators stood, staring in doubt and fear at the unconscious figure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Wilfrid walked forward and, opening the door just wide enough to ascertain who the new-comer was, beheld Beauvais standing without.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The very man we want,” he said, pulling the surprised doctor within and locking the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FLIGHT Startled at the strange turn of events the three spectators stood, staring in doubt and fear at the unconscious figure.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
and nothing more
From this reading Wilfrid walked forward and, opening the door just wide enough to ascertain who the new-comer was, beheld Beauvais standing without.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
lockingnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪŋ/
the act of locking something up to protect it
From this reading “The very man we want,” he said, pulling the surprised doctor within and locking the door.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “The very man we want,” he said, pulling the surprised doctor within and locking the door.
new-comer
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From this reading Wilfrid walked forward and, opening the door just wide enough to ascertain who the new-comer was, beheld Beauvais standing without.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FLIGHT Startled at the strange turn of events the three spectators stood, staring in doubt and fear at the unconscious figure.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Wilfrid walked forward and, opening the door just wide enough to ascertain who the new-comer was, beheld Beauvais standing without.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading “The very man we want,” he said, pulling the surprised doctor within and locking the door.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The very man we want,” he said, pulling the surprised doctor within and locking the door.
screamingadjectiveUS /ˈskriːmɪŋ/
so extremely intense as to evoke screams
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading FLIGHT Startled at the strange turn of events the three spectators stood, staring in doubt and fear at the unconscious figure.
having a supporting base
From this reading Wilfrid walked forward and, opening the door just wide enough to ascertain who the new-comer was, beheld Beauvais standing without.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading FLIGHT Startled at the strange turn of events the three spectators stood, staring in doubt and fear at the unconscious figure.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading FLIGHT Startled at the strange turn of events the three spectators stood, staring in doubt and fear at the unconscious figure.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading FLIGHT Startled at the strange turn of events the three spectators stood, staring in doubt and fear at the unconscious figure.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading FLIGHT Startled at the strange turn of events the three spectators stood, staring in doubt and fear at the unconscious figure.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Was this collapse the stroke of death?
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “The very man we want,” he said, pulling the surprised doctor within and locking the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLIGHT Startled at the strange turn of events the three spectators stood, staring in doubt and fear at the unconscious figure.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Was this collapse the stroke of death?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading FLIGHT Startled at the strange turn of events the three spectators stood, staring in doubt and fear at the unconscious figure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before they had time to ascertain for themselves there came an insistent knocking at the door, as of someone attracted by the screaming.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading FLIGHT Startled at the strange turn of events the three spectators stood, staring in doubt and fear at the unconscious figure.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading FLIGHT Startled at the strange turn of events the three spectators stood, staring in doubt and fear at the unconscious figure.
precisely as stated
From this reading “The very man we want,” he said, pulling the surprised doctor within and locking the door.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Wilfrid walked forward and, opening the door just wide enough to ascertain who the new-comer was, beheld Beauvais standing without.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “The very man we want,” he said, pulling the surprised doctor within and locking the door.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was this collapse the stroke of death?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “The very man we want,” he said, pulling the surprised doctor within and locking the door.
which person or people
From this reading Wilfrid walked forward and, opening the door just wide enough to ascertain who the new-comer was, beheld Beauvais standing without.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Wilfrid walked forward and, opening the door just wide enough to ascertain who the new-comer was, beheld Beauvais standing without.
Wilfrid
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From this reading Wilfrid walked forward and, opening the door just wide enough to ascertain who the new-comer was, beheld Beauvais standing without.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “The very man we want,” he said, pulling the surprised doctor within and locking the door.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Wilfrid walked forward and, opening the door just wide enough to ascertain who the new-comer was, beheld Beauvais standing without.
