used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was upon this terrible scene that Richard arrived.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Illustration: The Duel at the Mill.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
cinematograph
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From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Seeing him coming Jasper dropped his revolver and slid down the sail into the window.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading With a shout, he dashed into the mill.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Seeing him coming Jasper dropped his revolver and slid down the sail into the window.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Seeing him coming Jasper dropped his revolver and slid down the sail into the window.
DuelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading Illustration: The Duel at the Mill.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a shout, he dashed into the mill.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seeing him coming Jasper dropped his revolver and slid down the sail into the window.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Seeing him coming Jasper dropped his revolver and slid down the sail into the window.
IllustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Illustration: The Duel at the Mill.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With a shout, he dashed into the mill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was upon this terrible scene that Richard arrived.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading Seeing him coming Jasper dropped his revolver and slid down the sail into the window.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Illustration: The Duel at the Mill.
a particular point in time
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
and nothing more
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Seeing him coming Jasper dropped his revolver and slid down the sail into the window.
Richard
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From this reading It was upon this terrible scene that Richard arrived.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Seeing him coming Jasper dropped his revolver and slid down the sail into the window.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was upon this terrible scene that Richard arrived.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing him coming Jasper dropped his revolver and slid down the sail into the window.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading With a shout, he dashed into the mill.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Seeing him coming Jasper dropped his revolver and slid down the sail into the window.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was upon this terrible scene that Richard arrived.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was upon this terrible scene that Richard arrived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Illustration: The Duel at the Mill.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was upon this terrible scene that Richard arrived.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Already a crowd was collecting; and, though at present it did not seem greatly alarmed, feeling convinced that it was only assisting at another cinematograph rehearsal, its suspicions might at any moment be aroused.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was upon this terrible scene that Richard arrived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was upon this terrible scene that Richard arrived.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Seeing him coming Jasper dropped his revolver and slid down the sail into the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a shout, he dashed into the mill.
