used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PASSAGE TO THE GARDEN-HOUSE The two looked at one another with parted lips, but without a word.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then from the interior of the house came an indescribable din, tramplings of feet and shouts of anger; then violent blows on woodwork.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Then from the interior of the house came an indescribable din, tramplings of feet and shouts of anger; then violent blows on woodwork.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE PASSAGE TO THE GARDEN-HOUSE The two looked at one another with parted lips, but without a word.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PASSAGE TO THE GARDEN-HOUSE The two looked at one another with parted lips, but without a word.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading Then from the interior of the house came an indescribable din, tramplings of feet and shouts of anger; then violent blows on woodwork.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Then both rose simultaneously.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PASSAGE TO THE GARDEN-HOUSE The two looked at one another with parted lips, but without a word.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading Then from the interior of the house came an indescribable din, tramplings of feet and shouts of anger; then violent blows on woodwork.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mary sprang to the door and opened it, and stood there listening.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Then from the interior of the house came an indescribable din, tramplings of feet and shouts of anger; then violent blows on woodwork.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then from the interior of the house came an indescribable din, tramplings of feet and shouts of anger; then violent blows on woodwork.
GARDEN-HOUSE
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From this reading THE PASSAGE TO THE GARDEN-HOUSE The two looked at one another with parted lips, but without a word.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then from the interior of the house came an indescribable din, tramplings of feet and shouts of anger; then violent blows on woodwork.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading Then from the interior of the house came an indescribable din, tramplings of feet and shouts of anger; then violent blows on woodwork.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Then from the interior of the house came an indescribable din, tramplings of feet and shouts of anger; then violent blows on woodwork.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mary sprang to the door and opened it, and stood there listening.
jangledverbUS /ˈdʒæŋɡəld/
past form of “jangle” — make a sound typical of metallic objects
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading THE PASSAGE TO THE GARDEN-HOUSE The two looked at one another with parted lips, but without a word.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Mary sprang to the door and opened it, and stood there listening.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE PASSAGE TO THE GARDEN-HOUSE The two looked at one another with parted lips, but without a word.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary sprang to the door and opened it, and stood there listening.
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then from the interior of the house came an indescribable din, tramplings of feet and shouts of anger; then violent blows on woodwork.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE PASSAGE TO THE GARDEN-HOUSE The two looked at one another with parted lips, but without a word.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Mary sprang to the door and opened it, and stood there listening.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading THE PASSAGE TO THE GARDEN-HOUSE The two looked at one another with parted lips, but without a word.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading THE PASSAGE TO THE GARDEN-HOUSE The two looked at one another with parted lips, but without a word.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Then both rose simultaneously.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading Then both rose simultaneously.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Mary sprang to the door and opened it, and stood there listening.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mary sprang to the door and opened it, and stood there listening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASSAGE TO THE GARDEN-HOUSE The two looked at one another with parted lips, but without a word.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then both rose simultaneously.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PASSAGE TO THE GARDEN-HOUSE The two looked at one another with parted lips, but without a word.
tramplings
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From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE PASSAGE TO THE GARDEN-HOUSE The two looked at one another with parted lips, but without a word.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Then from the interior of the house came an indescribable din, tramplings of feet and shouts of anger; then violent blows on woodwork.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
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 Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then the bell jangled and ceased; and a crowd of other noises began; there were shouts, tramplings of hoofs in the court; shrill voices came over the wall; then a scream or two.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PASSAGE TO THE GARDEN-HOUSE The two looked at one another with parted lips, but without a word.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE PASSAGE TO THE GARDEN-HOUSE The two looked at one another with parted lips, but without a word.
woodworknounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrk/
work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
From this reading Then from the interior of the house came an indescribable din, tramplings of feet and shouts of anger; then violent blows on woodwork.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE PASSAGE TO THE GARDEN-HOUSE The two looked at one another with parted lips, but without a word.
