used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Only the twittering throat-muscle reflected in that mirror belied for an instant the sincerity of either her haste or her astonishment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then Ann Woltor with unprecedented presence of mind jumped up from the table and ran to the mirror over the fireplace.
Ann
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From this reading Then Ann Woltor with unprecedented presence of mind jumped up from the table and ran to the mirror over the fireplace.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Only the twittering throat-muscle reflected in that mirror belied for an instant the sincerity of either her haste or her astonishment.
audiblyadverbUS /ˈɑːdəbli/
in an audible manner
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
beliedverbUS /bɪˈlaɪd/
past form of “belie” — be in contradiction with
From this reading Only the twittering throat-muscle reflected in that mirror belied for an instant the sincerity of either her haste or her astonishment.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading "Broken tooth!" she protested incredulously.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
one or the other of two
From this reading Only the twittering throat-muscle reflected in that mirror belied for an instant the sincerity of either her haste or her astonishment.
everybody's
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From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Then Ann Woltor with unprecedented presence of mind jumped up from the table and ran to the mirror over the fireplace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then Ann Woltor with unprecedented presence of mind jumped up from the table and ran to the mirror over the fireplace.
gaspy
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From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Only the twittering throat-muscle reflected in that mirror belied for an instant the sincerity of either her haste or her astonishment.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Only the twittering throat-muscle reflected in that mirror belied for an instant the sincerity of either her haste or her astonishment.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
incredulouslyadverb
in an incredulous manner
From this reading "Broken tooth!" she protested incredulously.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Only the twittering throat-muscle reflected in that mirror belied for an instant the sincerity of either her haste or her astonishment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Then Ann Woltor with unprecedented presence of mind jumped up from the table and ran to the mirror over the fireplace.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
lurchverbUS /lɜːrtʃ/
walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Then Ann Woltor with unprecedented presence of mind jumped up from the table and ran to the mirror over the fireplace.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Then Ann Woltor with unprecedented presence of mind jumped up from the table and ran to the mirror over the fireplace.
a particular point in time
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
and nothing more
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Only the twittering throat-muscle reflected in that mirror belied for an instant the sincerity of either her haste or her astonishment.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then Ann Woltor with unprecedented presence of mind jumped up from the table and ran to the mirror over the fireplace.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Then Ann Woltor with unprecedented presence of mind jumped up from the table and ran to the mirror over the fireplace.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "Broken tooth!" she protested incredulously.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Then Ann Woltor with unprecedented presence of mind jumped up from the table and ran to the mirror over the fireplace.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Only the twittering throat-muscle reflected in that mirror belied for an instant the sincerity of either her haste or her astonishment.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Broken tooth!" she protested incredulously.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Only the twittering throat-muscle reflected in that mirror belied for an instant the sincerity of either her haste or her astonishment.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Then Ann Woltor with unprecedented presence of mind jumped up from the table and ran to the mirror over the fireplace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only the twittering throat-muscle reflected in that mirror belied for an instant the sincerity of either her haste or her astonishment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then Ann Woltor with unprecedented presence of mind jumped up from the table and ran to the mirror over the fireplace.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Ann Woltor with unprecedented presence of mind jumped up from the table and ran to the mirror over the fireplace.
throat-muscle
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From this reading Only the twittering throat-muscle reflected in that mirror belied for an instant the sincerity of either her haste or her astonishment.
thudverbUS /θʌd/
make a dull sound
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading FOR a single horrid moment everybody's heart seemed to lurch off into space to land only too audibly in a gaspy thud of dismay.
toothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading "Broken tooth!" she protested incredulously.
twittering
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From this reading Only the twittering throat-muscle reflected in that mirror belied for an instant the sincerity of either her haste or her astonishment.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading Then Ann Woltor with unprecedented presence of mind jumped up from the table and ran to the mirror over the fireplace.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then Ann Woltor with unprecedented presence of mind jumped up from the table and ran to the mirror over the fireplace.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then Ann Woltor with unprecedented presence of mind jumped up from the table and ran to the mirror over the fireplace.
Woltor
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From this reading Then Ann Woltor with unprecedented presence of mind jumped up from the table and ran to the mirror over the fireplace.
