used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She stood for a moment undecided, taking stock of her surroundings....
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A hollow echo vibrated through the air at her every movement, the hissing of her breath or the grating of her claws.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A hollow echo vibrated through the air at her every movement, the hissing of her breath or the grating of her claws.
batsadjectiveUS /bæts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just before the sun went down, a thin ray of light filtered through a crevice in the stones opposite the tunnel.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading A hollow echo vibrated through the air at her every movement, the hissing of her breath or the grating of her claws.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading A hollow echo vibrated through the air at her every movement, the hissing of her breath or the grating of her claws.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
crevicenounUS /ˈkrevəs/
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading Just before the sun went down, a thin ray of light filtered through a crevice in the stones opposite the tunnel.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading A hollow echo vibrated through the air at her every movement, the hissing of her breath or the grating of her claws.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A hollow echo vibrated through the air at her every movement, the hissing of her breath or the grating of her claws.
filteredverbUS /ˈfɪltərd/
past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter
From this reading Just before the sun went down, a thin ray of light filtered through a crevice in the stones opposite the tunnel.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The floor was firm, and as hard and uneven as a threshing-floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The floor was firm, and as hard and uneven as a threshing-floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She stood for a moment undecided, taking stock of her surroundings....
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading A hollow echo vibrated through the air at her every movement, the hissing of her breath or the grating of her claws.
death of a person
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The floor was firm, and as hard and uneven as a threshing-floor.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
hissingnounUS /ˈhɪsɪŋ/
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading A hollow echo vibrated through the air at her every movement, the hissing of her breath or the grating of her claws.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading A hollow echo vibrated through the air at her every movement, the hissing of her breath or the grating of her claws.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
inhabitingverbUS /ɪnˈhæbətɪŋ/
-ing form of “inhabit” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
and nothing more
From this reading Just before the sun went down, a thin ray of light filtered through a crevice in the stones opposite the tunnel.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Just before the sun went down, a thin ray of light filtered through a crevice in the stones opposite the tunnel.
a particular point in time
From this reading She stood for a moment undecided, taking stock of her surroundings....
mosquitoesnounUS /məˈskiːtoʊz/
plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading A hollow echo vibrated through the air at her every movement, the hissing of her breath or the grating of her claws.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Just before the sun went down, a thin ray of light filtered through a crevice in the stones opposite the tunnel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A hollow echo vibrated through the air at her every movement, the hissing of her breath or the grating of her claws.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Just before the sun went down, a thin ray of light filtered through a crevice in the stones opposite the tunnel.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading She stood for a moment undecided, taking stock of her surroundings....
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Just before the sun went down, a thin ray of light filtered through a crevice in the stones opposite the tunnel.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood for a moment undecided, taking stock of her surroundings....
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Just before the sun went down, a thin ray of light filtered through a crevice in the stones opposite the tunnel.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading She stood for a moment undecided, taking stock of her surroundings....
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading She stood for a moment undecided, taking stock of her surroundings....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Just before the sun went down, a thin ray of light filtered through a crevice in the stones opposite the tunnel.
threshing-floor
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From this reading The floor was firm, and as hard and uneven as a threshing-floor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A hollow echo vibrated through the air at her every movement, the hissing of her breath or the grating of her claws.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading Just before the sun went down, a thin ray of light filtered through a crevice in the stones opposite the tunnel.
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading She stood for a moment undecided, taking stock of her surroundings....
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading The floor was firm, and as hard and uneven as a threshing-floor.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
vibrated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hollow echo vibrated through the air at her every movement, the hissing of her breath or the grating of her claws.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
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 As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The floor was firm, and as hard and uneven as a threshing-floor.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Just before the sun went down, a thin ray of light filtered through a crevice in the stones opposite the tunnel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As she jumped down into the vault, and in so doing brushed the wall with her tail, the din about her head reached its climax: hundreds of mosquitoes and bats inhabiting the grave protested vigorously against her entrance.
