used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE STEFANOPOULOI Was this a pantomime?
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading For Phroso’s laugh ended--ended as a laugh ends that is suddenly cut short in its career of mirth--and there was a second of absolute stillness.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
with anger
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For Phroso’s laugh ended--ended as a laugh ends that is suddenly cut short in its career of mirth--and there was a second of absolute stillness.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then from the front of the house, and from the back, came the sharp sound of shots--three in rapid succession in front, four behind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Then from the front of the house, and from the back, came the sharp sound of shots--three in rapid succession in front, four behind.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then from the front of the house, and from the back, came the sharp sound of shots--three in rapid succession in front, four behind.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading For Phroso’s laugh ended--ended as a laugh ends that is suddenly cut short in its career of mirth--and there was a second of absolute stillness.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading For Phroso’s laugh ended--ended as a laugh ends that is suddenly cut short in its career of mirth--and there was a second of absolute stillness.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
Denny
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From this reading Denny rushed out from the kitchen, rifle in hand.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading For Phroso’s laugh ended--ended as a laugh ends that is suddenly cut short in its career of mirth--and there was a second of absolute stillness.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading For Phroso’s laugh ended--ended as a laugh ends that is suddenly cut short in its career of mirth--and there was a second of absolute stillness.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Then from the front of the house, and from the back, came the sharp sound of shots--three in rapid succession in front, four behind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then from the front of the house, and from the back, came the sharp sound of shots--three in rapid succession in front, four behind.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Then from the front of the house, and from the back, came the sharp sound of shots--three in rapid succession in front, four behind.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Denny rushed out from the kitchen, rifle in hand.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then from the front of the house, and from the back, came the sharp sound of shots--three in rapid succession in front, four behind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For Phroso’s laugh ended--ended as a laugh ends that is suddenly cut short in its career of mirth--and there was a second of absolute stillness.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For Phroso’s laugh ended--ended as a laugh ends that is suddenly cut short in its career of mirth--and there was a second of absolute stillness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For Phroso’s laugh ended--ended as a laugh ends that is suddenly cut short in its career of mirth--and there was a second of absolute stillness.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Denny rushed out from the kitchen, rifle in hand.
the sound of laughing
From this reading For Phroso’s laugh ended--ended as a laugh ends that is suddenly cut short in its career of mirth--and there was a second of absolute stillness.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading For Phroso’s laugh ended--ended as a laugh ends that is suddenly cut short in its career of mirth--and there was a second of absolute stillness.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
not any; not one
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE STEFANOPOULOI Was this a pantomime?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Denny rushed out from the kitchen, rifle in hand.
pantomimenounUS /ˈpæntəmaɪm/
a performance using gestures and body movements without words
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE STEFANOPOULOI Was this a pantomime?
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
Phroso's
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From this reading For Phroso’s laugh ended--ended as a laugh ends that is suddenly cut short in its career of mirth--and there was a second of absolute stillness.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Then from the front of the house, and from the back, came the sharp sound of shots--three in rapid succession in front, four behind.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Denny rushed out from the kitchen, rifle in hand.
done under pressure
From this reading Denny rushed out from the kitchen, rifle in hand.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading For Phroso’s laugh ended--ended as a laugh ends that is suddenly cut short in its career of mirth--and there was a second of absolute stillness.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE STEFANOPOULOI Was this a pantomime?
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Then from the front of the house, and from the back, came the sharp sound of shots--three in rapid succession in front, four behind.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading For Phroso’s laugh ended--ended as a laugh ends that is suddenly cut short in its career of mirth--and there was a second of absolute stillness.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Then from the front of the house, and from the back, came the sharp sound of shots--three in rapid succession in front, four behind.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Then from the front of the house, and from the back, came the sharp sound of shots--three in rapid succession in front, four behind.
STEFANOPOULOI
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From this reading THE SECRET OF THE STEFANOPOULOI Was this a pantomime?
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading For Phroso’s laugh ended--ended as a laugh ends that is suddenly cut short in its career of mirth--and there was a second of absolute stillness.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Then from the front of the house, and from the back, came the sharp sound of shots--three in rapid succession in front, four behind.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading For Phroso’s laugh ended--ended as a laugh ends that is suddenly cut short in its career of mirth--and there was a second of absolute stillness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE STEFANOPOULOI Was this a pantomime?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then from the front of the house, and from the back, came the sharp sound of shots--three in rapid succession in front, four behind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For Phroso’s laugh ended--ended as a laugh ends that is suddenly cut short in its career of mirth--and there was a second of absolute stillness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE STEFANOPOULOI Was this a pantomime?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Then from the front of the house, and from the back, came the sharp sound of shots--three in rapid succession in front, four behind.
transformingverbUS /trænˈsfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “transform” — subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading For a moment I declared angrily that it was no better; but the next instant changed the current of my feelings, transforming irritation into alarm and perplexity into the strongest excitement.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE STEFANOPOULOI Was this a pantomime?
