used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Springing to my feet I found that the bed upon which my comrade had lain was vacant, and that the door of the apartment was opened.
arm-plates
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From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The hall and passage were filled with silly maids and staring drawers, attracted, like myself, by the uproar.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Springing to my feet I found that the bed upon which my comrade had lain was vacant, and that the door of the apartment was opened.
breakfasted
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From this reading Through these I pushed my way into the apartment where we had breakfasted in the morning, which was a scene of the wildest disorder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Springing to my feet I found that the bed upon which my comrade had lain was vacant, and that the door of the apartment was opened.
without stop or interruption
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading Through these I pushed my way into the apartment where we had breakfasted in the morning, which was a scene of the wildest disorder.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Springing to my feet I found that the bed upon which my comrade had lain was vacant, and that the door of the apartment was opened.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading The hall and passage were filled with silly maids and staring drawers, attracted, like myself, by the uproar.
one or the other of two
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Springing to my feet I found that the bed upon which my comrade had lain was vacant, and that the door of the apartment was opened.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The hall and passage were filled with silly maids and staring drawers, attracted, like myself, by the uproar.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
set up or found
From this reading Springing to my feet I found that the bed upon which my comrade had lain was vacant, and that the door of the apartment was opened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The hall and passage were filled with silly maids and staring drawers, attracted, like myself, by the uproar.
head-piece
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From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Through these I pushed my way into the apartment where we had breakfasted in the morning, which was a scene of the wildest disorder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Springing to my feet I found that the bed upon which my comrade had lain was vacant, and that the door of the apartment was opened.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The hall and passage were filled with silly maids and staring drawers, attracted, like myself, by the uproar.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading The hall and passage were filled with silly maids and staring drawers, attracted, like myself, by the uproar.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Through these I pushed my way into the apartment where we had breakfasted in the morning, which was a scene of the wildest disorder.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Springing to my feet I found that the bed upon which my comrade had lain was vacant, and that the door of the apartment was opened.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The hall and passage were filled with silly maids and staring drawers, attracted, like myself, by the uproar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Springing to my feet I found that the bed upon which my comrade had lain was vacant, and that the door of the apartment was opened.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The hall and passage were filled with silly maids and staring drawers, attracted, like myself, by the uproar.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Through these I pushed my way into the apartment where we had breakfasted in the morning, which was a scene of the wildest disorder.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading The hall and passage were filled with silly maids and staring drawers, attracted, like myself, by the uproar.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
SpringingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Springing to my feet I found that the bed upon which my comrade had lain was vacant, and that the door of the apartment was opened.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading The hall and passage were filled with silly maids and staring drawers, attracted, like myself, by the uproar.
steel-breast
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From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
not in physical motion
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Springing to my feet I found that the bed upon which my comrade had lain was vacant, and that the door of the apartment was opened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Through these I pushed my way into the apartment where we had breakfasted in the morning, which was a scene of the wildest disorder.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through these I pushed my way into the apartment where we had breakfasted in the morning, which was a scene of the wildest disorder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Springing to my feet I found that the bed upon which my comrade had lain was vacant, and that the door of the apartment was opened.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Springing to my feet I found that the bed upon which my comrade had lain was vacant, and that the door of the apartment was opened.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Springing to my feet I found that the bed upon which my comrade had lain was vacant, and that the door of the apartment was opened.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Through these I pushed my way into the apartment where we had breakfasted in the morning, which was a scene of the wildest disorder.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Through these I pushed my way into the apartment where we had breakfasted in the morning, which was a scene of the wildest disorder.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hall and passage were filled with silly maids and staring drawers, attracted, like myself, by the uproar.
at the time that
From this reading I had slept several hours when I was suddenly aroused by a prodigious crash, followed by the clash of arms and shrill cries from the lower floor.
in or at the place that
From this reading Through these I pushed my way into the apartment where we had breakfasted in the morning, which was a scene of the wildest disorder.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Springing to my feet I found that the bed upon which my comrade had lain was vacant, and that the door of the apartment was opened.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Through these I pushed my way into the apartment where we had breakfasted in the morning, which was a scene of the wildest disorder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The hall and passage were filled with silly maids and staring drawers, attracted, like myself, by the uproar.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As the uproar still continued, and as I seemed to discern his voice in the midst of it, I caught up my sword, and without waiting to put on either head-piece, steel-breast, or arm-plates, I hurried to the scene of the commotion.
