used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Then as this died away to utter silence he heard tumultuous whispering all around, above, below.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Then as this died away to utter silence he heard tumultuous whispering all around, above, below.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First a low, rumbling, clanging sound, like the beating of metallic gongs in the distance, came through the walls and filled the cell.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Then as this died away to utter silence he heard tumultuous whispering all around, above, below.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then as this died away to utter silence he heard tumultuous whispering all around, above, below.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then as this died away to utter silence he heard tumultuous whispering all around, above, below.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The thousand voices all seemed to be saying the same thing, which presently he made out to be the words: "The Krewe is coming; make ready for the Krewe!"
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading First a low, rumbling, clanging sound, like the beating of metallic gongs in the distance, came through the walls and filled the cell.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Then as this died away to utter silence he heard tumultuous whispering all around, above, below.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading First a low, rumbling, clanging sound, like the beating of metallic gongs in the distance, came through the walls and filled the cell.
Caumartin
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From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading First a low, rumbling, clanging sound, like the beating of metallic gongs in the distance, came through the walls and filled the cell.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
clangingadjectiveUS /ˈklæŋɪŋ/
having a loud resonant metallic sound
From this reading First a low, rumbling, clanging sound, like the beating of metallic gongs in the distance, came through the walls and filled the cell.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
Coleman
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From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The thousand voices all seemed to be saying the same thing, which presently he made out to be the words: "The Krewe is coming; make ready for the Krewe!"
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Then as this died away to utter silence he heard tumultuous whispering all around, above, below.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading First a low, rumbling, clanging sound, like the beating of metallic gongs in the distance, came through the walls and filled the cell.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
Favart
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From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading First a low, rumbling, clanging sound, like the beating of metallic gongs in the distance, came through the walls and filled the cell.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The thousand voices all seemed to be saying the same thing, which presently he made out to be the words: "The Krewe is coming; make ready for the Krewe!"
set up or found
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
a man of refinement
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
gongsnounUS /ɡɔːŋz/
plural of “gong” — a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading First a low, rumbling, clanging sound, like the beating of metallic gongs in the distance, came through the walls and filled the cell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Then as this died away to utter silence he heard tumultuous whispering all around, above, below.
HepworthnounUS /ˈhepwərθ/
British sculptor (1902-1975)
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thousand voices all seemed to be saying the same thing, which presently he made out to be the words: "The Krewe is coming; make ready for the Krewe!"
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
Krewe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The thousand voices all seemed to be saying the same thing, which presently he made out to be the words: "The Krewe is coming; make ready for the Krewe!"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading First a low, rumbling, clanging sound, like the beating of metallic gongs in the distance, came through the walls and filled the cell.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading First a low, rumbling, clanging sound, like the beating of metallic gongs in the distance, came through the walls and filled the cell.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The thousand voices all seemed to be saying the same thing, which presently he made out to be the words: "The Krewe is coming; make ready for the Krewe!"
engage in
From this reading The thousand voices all seemed to be saying the same thing, which presently he made out to be the words: "The Krewe is coming; make ready for the Krewe!"
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading First a low, rumbling, clanging sound, like the beating of metallic gongs in the distance, came through the walls and filled the cell.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The thousand voices all seemed to be saying the same thing, which presently he made out to be the words: "The Krewe is coming; make ready for the Krewe!"
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
in the near future
From this reading The thousand voices all seemed to be saying the same thing, which presently he made out to be the words: "The Krewe is coming; make ready for the Krewe!"
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The thousand voices all seemed to be saying the same thing, which presently he made out to be the words: "The Krewe is coming; make ready for the Krewe!"
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading First a low, rumbling, clanging sound, like the beating of metallic gongs in the distance, came through the walls and filled the cell.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The thousand voices all seemed to be saying the same thing, which presently he made out to be the words: "The Krewe is coming; make ready for the Krewe!"
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The thousand voices all seemed to be saying the same thing, which presently he made out to be the words: "The Krewe is coming; make ready for the Krewe!"
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The thousand voices all seemed to be saying the same thing, which presently he made out to be the words: "The Krewe is coming; make ready for the Krewe!"
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Then as this died away to utter silence he heard tumultuous whispering all around, above, below.
in the near future
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading First a low, rumbling, clanging sound, like the beating of metallic gongs in the distance, came through the walls and filled the cell.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then as this died away to utter silence he heard tumultuous whispering all around, above, below.
a special situation
From this reading The thousand voices all seemed to be saying the same thing, which presently he made out to be the words: "The Krewe is coming; make ready for the Krewe!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The thousand voices all seemed to be saying the same thing, which presently he made out to be the words: "The Krewe is coming; make ready for the Krewe!"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading First a low, rumbling, clanging sound, like the beating of metallic gongs in the distance, came through the walls and filled the cell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading Then as this died away to utter silence he heard tumultuous whispering all around, above, below.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Then as this died away to utter silence he heard tumultuous whispering all around, above, below.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The thousand voices all seemed to be saying the same thing, which presently he made out to be the words: "The Krewe is coming; make ready for the Krewe!"
plural of “wall” — 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 First a low, rumbling, clanging sound, like the beating of metallic gongs in the distance, came through the walls and filled the cell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He expected that gentleman to return in the course of a few minutes, but this favorable impression was soon removed by certain startling events that crowded one upon another.
at the time that
From this reading When Hepworth Coleman suddenly found himself a prisoner in that close, dark room, he did not at first suspect any treachery on the part of Judge Favart de Caumartin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The thousand voices all seemed to be saying the same thing, which presently he made out to be the words: "The Krewe is coming; make ready for the Krewe!"
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading Then as this died away to utter silence he heard tumultuous whispering all around, above, below.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The thousand voices all seemed to be saying the same thing, which presently he made out to be the words: "The Krewe is coming; make ready for the Krewe!"
