used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He sprang across the threshold, flew along the narrow, imperfectly-lighted passage.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a few steps he came to the door of the priest's small house, which stood open.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He sprang across the threshold, flew along the narrow, imperfectly-lighted passage.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Full of fresh anxiety he hurried forwards.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
lacking funds
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After a few steps he came to the door of the priest's small house, which stood open.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Zeno hastily pursuing his way, had reached the corner of the narrow street.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading After a few steps he came to the door of the priest's small house, which stood open.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After a few steps he came to the door of the priest's small house, which stood open.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He sprang across the threshold, flew along the narrow, imperfectly-lighted passage.
forwardsadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdz/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Full of fresh anxiety he hurried forwards.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Full of fresh anxiety he hurried forwards.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Full of fresh anxiety he hurried forwards.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Zeno hastily pursuing his way, had reached the corner of the narrow street.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Zeno hastily pursuing his way, had reached the corner of the narrow street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Zeno hastily pursuing his way, had reached the corner of the narrow street.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Full of fresh anxiety he hurried forwards.
imperfectly-lighted
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From this reading He sprang across the threshold, flew along the narrow, imperfectly-lighted passage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Zeno hastily pursuing his way, had reached the corner of the narrow street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Zeno hastily pursuing his way, had reached the corner of the narrow street.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading After a few steps he came to the door of the priest's small house, which stood open.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading He sprang across the threshold, flew along the narrow, imperfectly-lighted passage.
priest'snounUS /priːsts/
possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading After a few steps he came to the door of the priest's small house, which stood open.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading Zeno hastily pursuing his way, had reached the corner of the narrow street.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Zeno hastily pursuing his way, had reached the corner of the narrow street.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a few steps he came to the door of the priest's small house, which stood open.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He sprang across the threshold, flew along the narrow, imperfectly-lighted passage.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading After a few steps he came to the door of the priest's small house, which stood open.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading After a few steps he came to the door of the priest's small house, which stood open.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Zeno hastily pursuing his way, had reached the corner of the narrow street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Zeno hastily pursuing his way, had reached the corner of the narrow street.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading He sprang across the threshold, flew along the narrow, imperfectly-lighted passage.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a few steps he came to the door of the priest's small house, which stood open.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Loud cries sounded behind him; he looked round; the flames broke crackling through the roof of a house close by; it was that of the Judge, his son-in-law.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Zeno hastily pursuing his way, had reached the corner of the narrow street.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After a few steps he came to the door of the priest's small house, which stood open.
ZenonounUS /ˈzeɪnoʊ/
ancient Greek philosopher who formulated paradoxes that defended the belief that motion and change are illusory (circa 495-430 BC)
From this reading Zeno hastily pursuing his way, had reached the corner of the narrow street.
