used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUDDEN FLIGHT.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Affairs in the world outside had moved rapidly during the past few days.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Blanka sat in her room, with closed doors, preparing her costume for the masked ball.
Blanka
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From this reading Blanka sat in her room, with closed doors, preparing her costume for the masked ball.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading Shouts of boisterous merriment reached the princess from the street.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Blanka sat in her room, with closed doors, preparing her costume for the masked ball.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Blanka sat in her room, with closed doors, preparing her costume for the masked ball.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Affairs in the world outside had moved rapidly during the past few days.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Blanka sat in her room, with closed doors, preparing her costume for the masked ball.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Affairs in the world outside had moved rapidly during the past few days.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In the feverish excitement of that revolutionary period, mob violence was threatening to gain the upper hand.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading In the feverish excitement of that revolutionary period, mob violence was threatening to gain the upper hand.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Affairs in the world outside had moved rapidly during the past few days.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading A SUDDEN FLIGHT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Blanka sat in her room, with closed doors, preparing her costume for the masked ball.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Shouts of boisterous merriment reached the princess from the street.
obtain
From this reading In the feverish excitement of that revolutionary period, mob violence was threatening to gain the upper hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Affairs in the world outside had moved rapidly during the past few days.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In the feverish excitement of that revolutionary period, mob violence was threatening to gain the upper hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Blanka sat in her room, with closed doors, preparing her costume for the masked ball.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Blanka sat in her room, with closed doors, preparing her costume for the masked ball.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Blanka sat in her room, with closed doors, preparing her costume for the masked ball.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Shouts of boisterous merriment reached the princess from the street.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading In the feverish excitement of that revolutionary period, mob violence was threatening to gain the upper hand.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Affairs in the world outside had moved rapidly during the past few days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the feverish excitement of that revolutionary period, mob violence was threatening to gain the upper hand.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Affairs in the world outside had moved rapidly during the past few days.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Affairs in the world outside had moved rapidly during the past few days.
an amount of time
From this reading In the feverish excitement of that revolutionary period, mob violence was threatening to gain the upper hand.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Blanka sat in her room, with closed doors, preparing her costume for the masked ball.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Shouts of boisterous merriment reached the princess from the street.
with speed
From this reading Affairs in the world outside had moved rapidly during the past few days.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Shouts of boisterous merriment reached the princess from the street.
revolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading In the feverish excitement of that revolutionary period, mob violence was threatening to gain the upper hand.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Blanka sat in her room, with closed doors, preparing her costume for the masked ball.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Blanka sat in her room, with closed doors, preparing her costume for the masked ball.
ShoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Shouts of boisterous merriment reached the princess from the street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Shouts of boisterous merriment reached the princess from the street.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A SUDDEN FLIGHT.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the feverish excitement of that revolutionary period, mob violence was threatening to gain the upper hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Blanka sat in her room, with closed doors, preparing her costume for the masked ball.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading In the feverish excitement of that revolutionary period, mob violence was threatening to gain the upper hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the feverish excitement of that revolutionary period, mob violence was threatening to gain the upper hand.
the topmost one of two
From this reading In the feverish excitement of that revolutionary period, mob violence was threatening to gain the upper hand.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading In the feverish excitement of that revolutionary period, mob violence was threatening to gain the upper hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the feverish excitement of that revolutionary period, mob violence was threatening to gain the upper hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Blanka sat in her room, with closed doors, preparing her costume for the masked ball.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Affairs in the world outside had moved rapidly during the past few days.
