used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ippolito moved a step backwards when he heard the key turned in the lock, for the door opened inwards.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It swung wide, a moment later, and he faced a multitude of angry eyes.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading It swung wide, a moment later, and he faced a multitude of angry eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Ippolito moved a step backwards when he heard the key turned in the lock, for the door opened inwards.
corporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading There was the young red-haired lieutenant of infantry, gazing sharply at him; there was a corporal, with three or four of the foot-carabineers in their forage-caps.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Ippolito moved a step backwards when he heard the key turned in the lock, for the door opened inwards.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It swung wide, a moment later, and he faced a multitude of angry eyes.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading It swung wide, a moment later, and he faced a multitude of angry eyes.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
foot-carabineers
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From this reading There was the young red-haired lieutenant of infantry, gazing sharply at him; there was a corporal, with three or four of the foot-carabineers in their forage-caps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ippolito moved a step backwards when he heard the key turned in the lock, for the door opened inwards.
forage-caps
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From this reading There was the young red-haired lieutenant of infantry, gazing sharply at him; there was a corporal, with three or four of the foot-carabineers in their forage-caps.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There was the young red-haired lieutenant of infantry, gazing sharply at him; there was a corporal, with three or four of the foot-carabineers in their forage-caps.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading There was the young red-haired lieutenant of infantry, gazing sharply at him; there was a corporal, with three or four of the foot-carabineers in their forage-caps.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ippolito moved a step backwards when he heard the key turned in the lock, for the door opened inwards.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Ippolito moved a step backwards when he heard the key turned in the lock, for the door opened inwards.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ippolito moved a step backwards when he heard the key turned in the lock, for the door opened inwards.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading There was the young red-haired lieutenant of infantry, gazing sharply at him; there was a corporal, with three or four of the foot-carabineers in their forage-caps.
inwardsadverb
to or toward the inside of
From this reading Ippolito moved a step backwards when he heard the key turned in the lock, for the door opened inwards.
Ippolito
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From this reading Ippolito moved a step backwards when he heard the key turned in the lock, for the door opened inwards.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It swung wide, a moment later, and he faced a multitude of angry eyes.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Ippolito moved a step backwards when he heard the key turned in the lock, for the door opened inwards.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It swung wide, a moment later, and he faced a multitude of angry eyes.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading These represented the law.
lidsnounUS /lɪdz/
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading There was the young red-haired lieutenant of infantry, gazing sharply at him; there was a corporal, with three or four of the foot-carabineers in their forage-caps.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
fasten with a lock
From this reading Ippolito moved a step backwards when he heard the key turned in the lock, for the door opened inwards.
a particular point in time
From this reading It swung wide, a moment later, and he faced a multitude of angry eyes.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Ippolito moved a step backwards when he heard the key turned in the lock, for the door opened inwards.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading It swung wide, a moment later, and he faced a multitude of angry eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It swung wide, a moment later, and he faced a multitude of angry eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Ippolito moved a step backwards when he heard the key turned in the lock, for the door opened inwards.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was the young red-haired lieutenant of infantry, gazing sharply at him; there was a corporal, with three or four of the foot-carabineers in their forage-caps.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
red-haired
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From this reading There was the young red-haired lieutenant of infantry, gazing sharply at him; there was a corporal, with three or four of the foot-carabineers in their forage-caps.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading These represented the law.
scentsnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading There was the young red-haired lieutenant of infantry, gazing sharply at him; there was a corporal, with three or four of the foot-carabineers in their forage-caps.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Ippolito moved a step backwards when he heard the key turned in the lock, for the door opened inwards.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading It swung wide, a moment later, and he faced a multitude of angry eyes.
Tebaldo
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From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ippolito moved a step backwards when he heard the key turned in the lock, for the door opened inwards.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was the young red-haired lieutenant of infantry, gazing sharply at him; there was a corporal, with three or four of the foot-carabineers in their forage-caps.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These represented the law.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There was the young red-haired lieutenant of infantry, gazing sharply at him; there was a corporal, with three or four of the foot-carabineers in their forage-caps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Ippolito moved a step backwards when he heard the key turned in the lock, for the door opened inwards.
vulturenounUS /ˈvʌltʃər/
any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
at the time that
From this reading Ippolito moved a step backwards when he heard the key turned in the lock, for the door opened inwards.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It swung wide, a moment later, and he faced a multitude of angry eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was Tebaldo pointing to him with an evil smile on his thin lips, and his lids falling at the angles like those of a vulture that scents death.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was the young red-haired lieutenant of infantry, gazing sharply at him; there was a corporal, with three or four of the foot-carabineers in their forage-caps.
