used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like a stroke of electricity, this vibrating voice had touched his heart.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading There was in this voice an accent of so much terror, mingled with superiority, that Maurice was startled.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He turned toward the enrolled Volunteers, who were talking among themselves.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was in this voice an accent of so much terror, mingled with superiority, that Maurice was startled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading Like a stroke of electricity, this vibrating voice had touched his heart.
enrolledverbUS /enˈroʊld/
inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading He turned toward the enrolled Volunteers, who were talking among themselves.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Like a stroke of electricity, this vibrating voice had touched his heart.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned toward the enrolled Volunteers, who were talking among themselves.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Like a stroke of electricity, this vibrating voice had touched his heart.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like a stroke of electricity, this vibrating voice had touched his heart.
HumiliatedadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪd/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was in this voice an accent of so much terror, mingled with superiority, that Maurice was startled.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a stroke of electricity, this vibrating voice had touched his heart.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
Maurice
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From this reading There was in this voice an accent of so much terror, mingled with superiority, that Maurice was startled.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading There was in this voice an accent of so much terror, mingled with superiority, that Maurice was startled.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was in this voice an accent of so much terror, mingled with superiority, that Maurice was startled.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was in this voice an accent of so much terror, mingled with superiority, that Maurice was startled.
regainingnounUS /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
getting something back again
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was in this voice an accent of so much terror, mingled with superiority, that Maurice was startled.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading There was in this voice an accent of so much terror, mingled with superiority, that Maurice was startled.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Like a stroke of electricity, this vibrating voice had touched his heart.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading There was in this voice an accent of so much terror, mingled with superiority, that Maurice was startled.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He turned toward the enrolled Volunteers, who were talking among themselves.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading There was in this voice an accent of so much terror, mingled with superiority, that Maurice was startled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was in this voice an accent of so much terror, mingled with superiority, that Maurice was startled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNKNOWN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He turned toward the enrolled Volunteers, who were talking among themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was in this voice an accent of so much terror, mingled with superiority, that Maurice was startled.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was in this voice an accent of so much terror, mingled with superiority, that Maurice was startled.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
having come into contact
From this reading Like a stroke of electricity, this vibrating voice had touched his heart.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He turned toward the enrolled Volunteers, who were talking among themselves.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned toward the enrolled Volunteers, who were talking among themselves.
not known
From this reading THE UNKNOWN.
vibratingverbUS /ˈvaɪbreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “vibrate” — shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Like a stroke of electricity, this vibrating voice had touched his heart.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Humiliated at having been held in check by a single individual, they were now consulting together with the visible intention of regaining their lost ground.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading There was in this voice an accent of so much terror, mingled with superiority, that Maurice was startled.
VolunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading He turned toward the enrolled Volunteers, who were talking among themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was in this voice an accent of so much terror, mingled with superiority, that Maurice was startled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He turned toward the enrolled Volunteers, who were talking among themselves.
which person or people
From this reading He turned toward the enrolled Volunteers, who were talking among themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was in this voice an accent of so much terror, mingled with superiority, that Maurice was startled.
