used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She struck a tragic attitude, and exclaimed:
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
ajaradjectiveUS /əˈdʒɑːr/
slightly open
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She struck a tragic attitude, and exclaimed:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The singer peeped through the partly open door, and seeing Hulot transfixed as if he had been a bronze image, she came one step forward into the room.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading She struck a tragic attitude, and exclaimed:
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The singer peeped through the partly open door, and seeing Hulot transfixed as if he had been a bronze image, she came one step forward into the room.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading The singer peeped through the partly open door, and seeing Hulot transfixed as if he had been a bronze image, she came one step forward into the room.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "They call you Hulot!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
choicestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsəst/
superlative of “choice” — of superior grade
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
crescendonounUS /krɪˈʃendoʊ/
(music) a gradual increase in loudness
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading She struck a tragic attitude, and exclaimed:
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The singer peeped through the partly open door, and seeing Hulot transfixed as if he had been a bronze image, she came one step forward into the room.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The singer peeped through the partly open door, and seeing Hulot transfixed as if he had been a bronze image, she came one step forward into the room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The singer peeped through the partly open door, and seeing Hulot transfixed as if he had been a bronze image, she came one step forward into the room.
Hulot
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From this reading "They call you Hulot!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Nay, I know you not--" And she went into the other room.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The singer peeped through the partly open door, and seeing Hulot transfixed as if he had been a bronze image, she came one step forward into the room.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading The singer peeped through the partly open door, and seeing Hulot transfixed as if he had been a bronze image, she came one step forward into the room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nay, I know you not--" And she went into the other room.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nay, I know you not--" And she went into the other room.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
lightning-flash
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From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Nay, I know you not--" And she went into the other room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nay, I know you not--" And she went into the other room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The singer peeped through the partly open door, and seeing Hulot transfixed as if he had been a bronze image, she came one step forward into the room.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The singer peeped through the partly open door, and seeing Hulot transfixed as if he had been a bronze image, she came one step forward into the room.
orgynounUS /ˈɔːrdʒi/
any act of immoderate indulgence
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nay, I know you not--" And she went into the other room.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The singer peeped through the partly open door, and seeing Hulot transfixed as if he had been a bronze image, she came one step forward into the room.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading The singer peeped through the partly open door, and seeing Hulot transfixed as if he had been a bronze image, she came one step forward into the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Nay, I know you not--" And she went into the other room.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The singer peeped through the partly open door, and seeing Hulot transfixed as if he had been a bronze image, she came one step forward into the room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She struck a tragic attitude, and exclaimed:
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading The singer peeped through the partly open door, and seeing Hulot transfixed as if he had been a bronze image, she came one step forward into the room.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The singer peeped through the partly open door, and seeing Hulot transfixed as if he had been a bronze image, she came one step forward into the room.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading She struck a tragic attitude, and exclaimed:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nay, I know you not--" And she went into the other room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They call you Hulot!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading She struck a tragic attitude, and exclaimed:
transfixedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɪkst/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading The singer peeped through the partly open door, and seeing Hulot transfixed as if he had been a bronze image, she came one step forward into the room.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nay, I know you not--" And she went into the other room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Through the door, left ajar, there came, like a lightning-flash, a streak of light with an accompaniment of the crescendo of the orgy and the fragrance of a banquet of the choicest description.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "They call you Hulot!
