used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
anew
From this reading She would know him again, she said.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A fierce yell rent the silence as Holmes told of the fleeing man and grim curses filled the air, followed by the thunder of hoofbeats as the horsemen dashed away in pursuit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From near and far they gathered to the stricken home, till in an hour a mob had assembled, vowing torture and death to the fiend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading From near and far they gathered to the stricken home, till in an hour a mob had assembled, vowing torture and death to the fiend.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A fierce yell rent the silence as Holmes told of the fleeing man and grim curses filled the air, followed by the thunder of hoofbeats as the horsemen dashed away in pursuit.
of short duration or distance
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
Carrs
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From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading A fierce yell rent the silence as Holmes told of the fleeing man and grim curses filled the air, followed by the thunder of hoofbeats as the horsemen dashed away in pursuit.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading A fierce yell rent the silence as Holmes told of the fleeing man and grim curses filled the air, followed by the thunder of hoofbeats as the horsemen dashed away in pursuit.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading From near and far they gathered to the stricken home, till in an hour a mob had assembled, vowing torture and death to the fiend.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
take in liquids
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading From near and far they gathered to the stricken home, till in an hour a mob had assembled, vowing torture and death to the fiend.
fiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading From near and far they gathered to the stricken home, till in an hour a mob had assembled, vowing torture and death to the fiend.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading A fierce yell rent the silence as Holmes told of the fleeing man and grim curses filled the air, followed by the thunder of hoofbeats as the horsemen dashed away in pursuit.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A fierce yell rent the silence as Holmes told of the fleeing man and grim curses filled the air, followed by the thunder of hoofbeats as the horsemen dashed away in pursuit.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading A fierce yell rent the silence as Holmes told of the fleeing man and grim curses filled the air, followed by the thunder of hoofbeats as the horsemen dashed away in pursuit.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A fierce yell rent the silence as Holmes told of the fleeing man and grim curses filled the air, followed by the thunder of hoofbeats as the horsemen dashed away in pursuit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
frenziedadjectiveUS /ˈfrenzid/
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From near and far they gathered to the stricken home, till in an hour a mob had assembled, vowing torture and death to the fiend.
brought together in one place
From this reading From near and far they gathered to the stricken home, till in an hour a mob had assembled, vowing torture and death to the fiend.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading A fierce yell rent the silence as Holmes told of the fleeing man and grim curses filled the air, followed by the thunder of hoofbeats as the horsemen dashed away in pursuit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From near and far they gathered to the stricken home, till in an hour a mob had assembled, vowing torture and death to the fiend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She would know him again, she said.
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading A fierce yell rent the silence as Holmes told of the fleeing man and grim curses filled the air, followed by the thunder of hoofbeats as the horsemen dashed away in pursuit.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading From near and far they gathered to the stricken home, till in an hour a mob had assembled, vowing torture and death to the fiend.
hoofbeats
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From this reading A fierce yell rent the silence as Holmes told of the fleeing man and grim curses filled the air, followed by the thunder of hoofbeats as the horsemen dashed away in pursuit.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading A fierce yell rent the silence as Holmes told of the fleeing man and grim curses filled the air, followed by the thunder of hoofbeats as the horsemen dashed away in pursuit.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading From near and far they gathered to the stricken home, till in an hour a mob had assembled, vowing torture and death to the fiend.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From near and far they gathered to the stricken home, till in an hour a mob had assembled, vowing torture and death to the fiend.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She would know him again, she said.
lightning's
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From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading From near and far they gathered to the stricken home, till in an hour a mob had assembled, vowing torture and death to the fiend.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading From near and far they gathered to the stricken home, till in an hour a mob had assembled, vowing torture and death to the fiend.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
go across or through
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading A fierce yell rent the silence as Holmes told of the fleeing man and grim curses filled the air, followed by the thunder of hoofbeats as the horsemen dashed away in pursuit.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading A fierce yell rent the silence as Holmes told of the fleeing man and grim curses filled the air, followed by the thunder of hoofbeats as the horsemen dashed away in pursuit.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She would know him again, she said.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would know him again, she said.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A fierce yell rent the silence as Holmes told of the fleeing man and grim curses filled the air, followed by the thunder of hoofbeats as the horsemen dashed away in pursuit.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading From near and far they gathered to the stricken home, till in an hour a mob had assembled, vowing torture and death to the fiend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From near and far they gathered to the stricken home, till in an hour a mob had assembled, vowing torture and death to the fiend.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading A fierce yell rent the silence as Holmes told of the fleeing man and grim curses filled the air, followed by the thunder of hoofbeats as the horsemen dashed away in pursuit.
up to a particular time
From this reading From near and far they gathered to the stricken home, till in an hour a mob had assembled, vowing torture and death to the fiend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A fierce yell rent the silence as Holmes told of the fleeing man and grim curses filled the air, followed by the thunder of hoofbeats as the horsemen dashed away in pursuit.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading From near and far they gathered to the stricken home, till in an hour a mob had assembled, vowing torture and death to the fiend.
vowingverbUS /ˈvaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading From near and far they gathered to the stricken home, till in an hour a mob had assembled, vowing torture and death to the fiend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The news flashed over the country as if by the lightning’s spark and by nine o’clock the district was aroused to a state of frenzied passion.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A brief questioning revealed the fact that the Carrs’ cook had seen a negro man pass the kitchen door about dusk, and he had asked for a drink of water.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would know him again, she said.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading A fierce yell rent the silence as Holmes told of the fleeing man and grim curses filled the air, followed by the thunder of hoofbeats as the horsemen dashed away in pursuit.
