used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At that moment, the battered louvres swung inward and a harried figure appeared in the doorway, eyes frantic, disoriented.
quickly and without warning
From this reading He whirled abruptly and headed for the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He whirled abruptly and headed for the door.
any person at all
From this reading A few seconds passed before anyone recognized Jeremy Walrond.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At that moment, the battered louvres swung inward and a harried figure appeared in the doorway, eyes frantic, disoriented.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that moment, the battered louvres swung inward and a harried figure appeared in the doorway, eyes frantic, disoriented.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading At that moment, the battered louvres swung inward and a harried figure appeared in the doorway, eyes frantic, disoriented.
bedraggledadjectiveUS /bɪˈdræɡəld/
limp and soiled as if dragged in the mud
From this reading His silk doublet was wet and bedraggled, his cavalier's hat waterlogged and drooping over his face.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A few seconds passed before anyone recognized Jeremy Walrond.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Before he could move, Briggs' pistol was out and leveled at his breast.
Briggs
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From this reading Before he could move, Briggs' pistol was out and leveled at his breast.
cavalier's
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From this reading His silk doublet was wet and bedraggled, his cavalier's hat waterlogged and drooping over his face.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before he could move, Briggs' pistol was out and leveled at his breast.
disorientedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrientɪd/
having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity
From this reading At that moment, the battered louvres swung inward and a harried figure appeared in the doorway, eyes frantic, disoriented.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He whirled abruptly and headed for the door.
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 At that moment, the battered louvres swung inward and a harried figure appeared in the doorway, eyes frantic, disoriented.
doubletnoun
a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance
From this reading His silk doublet was wet and bedraggled, his cavalier's hat waterlogged and drooping over his face.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading His silk doublet was wet and bedraggled, his cavalier's hat waterlogged and drooping over his face.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At that moment, the battered louvres swung inward and a harried figure appeared in the doorway, eyes frantic, disoriented.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His silk doublet was wet and bedraggled, his cavalier's hat waterlogged and drooping over his face.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few seconds passed before anyone recognized Jeremy Walrond.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading At that moment, the battered louvres swung inward and a harried figure appeared in the doorway, eyes frantic, disoriented.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He whirled abruptly and headed for the door.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading At that moment, the battered louvres swung inward and a harried figure appeared in the doorway, eyes frantic, disoriented.
harriedadjectiveUS /ˈherid/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading At that moment, the battered louvres swung inward and a harried figure appeared in the doorway, eyes frantic, disoriented.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading His silk doublet was wet and bedraggled, his cavalier's hat waterlogged and drooping over his face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He whirled abruptly and headed for the door.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading He whirled abruptly and headed for the door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His silk doublet was wet and bedraggled, his cavalier's hat waterlogged and drooping over his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At that moment, the battered louvres swung inward and a harried figure appeared in the doorway, eyes frantic, disoriented.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading At that moment, the battered louvres swung inward and a harried figure appeared in the doorway, eyes frantic, disoriented.
Jeremy
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From this reading A few seconds passed before anyone recognized Jeremy Walrond.
leveledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
past form of “level” — aim at
From this reading Before he could move, Briggs' pistol was out and leveled at his breast.
louvres
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From this reading At that moment, the battered louvres swung inward and a harried figure appeared in the doorway, eyes frantic, disoriented.
a particular point in time
From this reading At that moment, the battered louvres swung inward and a harried figure appeared in the doorway, eyes frantic, disoriented.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Before he could move, Briggs' pistol was out and leveled at his breast.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before he could move, Briggs' pistol was out and leveled at his breast.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His silk doublet was wet and bedraggled, his cavalier's hat waterlogged and drooping over his face.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A few seconds passed before anyone recognized Jeremy Walrond.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Before he could move, Briggs' pistol was out and leveled at his breast.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading A few seconds passed before anyone recognized Jeremy Walrond.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A few seconds passed before anyone recognized Jeremy Walrond.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading His silk doublet was wet and bedraggled, his cavalier's hat waterlogged and drooping over his face.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading At that moment, the battered louvres swung inward and a harried figure appeared in the doorway, eyes frantic, disoriented.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that moment, the battered louvres swung inward and a harried figure appeared in the doorway, eyes frantic, disoriented.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He whirled abruptly and headed for the door.
Walrond
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From this reading A few seconds passed before anyone recognized Jeremy Walrond.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His silk doublet was wet and bedraggled, his cavalier's hat waterlogged and drooping over his face.
waterloggedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərlɑːɡd/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading His silk doublet was wet and bedraggled, his cavalier's hat waterlogged and drooping over his face.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading His silk doublet was wet and bedraggled, his cavalier's hat waterlogged and drooping over his face.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading He whirled abruptly and headed for the door.
