used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a time, a deep-belled Mission clock in the hall struck four.
abateverbUS /əˈbeɪt/
make less active or intense
From this reading The storm did not abate.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a time, a deep-belled Mission clock in the hall struck four.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A sharp, incredulous cry from the girl rang out, after an interval of silence in the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
clickverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading After a time, a deep-belled Mission clock in the hall struck four.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A sharp, incredulous cry from the girl rang out, after an interval of silence in the room.
deep-belled
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From this reading After a time, a deep-belled Mission clock in the hall struck four.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The storm did not abate.
downpournounUS /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/
a heavy rain
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
drummingnounUS /ˈdrʌmɪŋ/
the act of playing drums
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading After a time, a deep-belled Mission clock in the hall struck four.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A sharp, incredulous cry from the girl rang out, after an interval of silence in the room.
a young female
From this reading A sharp, incredulous cry from the girl rang out, after an interval of silence in the room.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading After a time, a deep-belled Mission clock in the hall struck four.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading A sharp, incredulous cry from the girl rang out, after an interval of silence in the room.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading A sharp, incredulous cry from the girl rang out, after an interval of silence in the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading After a time, a deep-belled Mission clock in the hall struck four.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The storm did not abate.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A sharp, incredulous cry from the girl rang out, after an interval of silence in the room.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading A sharp, incredulous cry from the girl rang out, after an interval of silence in the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A sharp, incredulous cry from the girl rang out, after an interval of silence in the room.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A sharp, incredulous cry from the girl rang out, after an interval of silence in the room.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A sharp, incredulous cry from the girl rang out, after an interval of silence in the room.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
make steady
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm did not abate.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading After a time, a deep-belled Mission clock in the hall struck four.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The storm did not abate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After a time, a deep-belled Mission clock in the hall struck four.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why--why, you've won!"
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind drove the rain before it in glistening gray sheets, the steady drumming of the downpour accompanied the click of meeting ivory balls and the occasional speech of the players.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading "Why--why, you've won!"
you've
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From this reading "Why--why, you've won!"
