used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the extreme end of this gallery was a door, at which Trotto knocked softly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From within a strident voice said: "Come in!"
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the extreme end of this gallery was a door, at which Trotto knocked softly.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the extreme end of this gallery was a door, at which Trotto knocked softly.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading At the extreme end of this gallery was a door, at which Trotto knocked softly.
felineadjectiveUS /ˈfiːlaɪn/
of or relating to cats
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
footfallnounUS /ˈfʊtfɔːl/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From within a strident voice said: "Come in!"
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading At the extreme end of this gallery was a door, at which Trotto knocked softly.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
harkverbUS /hɑːrk/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From within a strident voice said: "Come in!"
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading At the extreme end of this gallery was a door, at which Trotto knocked softly.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
Marmotte
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From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
MASKverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
absolutely essential
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
Piero
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From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading From within a strident voice said: "Come in!"
Identical; not different.
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
with low volume
From this reading At the extreme end of this gallery was a door, at which Trotto knocked softly.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
stridentadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪdənt/
conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
From this reading From within a strident voice said: "Come in!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the extreme end of this gallery was a door, at which Trotto knocked softly.
tiptoeverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊ/
walk on one's toes
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
Torquato
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From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
Trotto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
on a floor above
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading From within a strident voice said: "Come in!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
at the time that
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the extreme end of this gallery was a door, at which Trotto knocked softly.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE WHITE MASK It is necessary to hark back a little now to the moment when Torquato Trotto, having given his instructions to Piero, went into the house.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading On reaching the landing he stopped for a second, glanced around him, with the same feline caution that marked all his movements, and then, creeping forward on tiptoe, went along a corridor leading to a wing of the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The stairway was empty, for both I and my charge were with La Marmotte, and the Italian ran upstairs with a footfall as light as that of a cat.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading From within a strident voice said: "Come in!"
