used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bat took his eyes from the place where the sword had hung, and they fixed themselves upon the speaker.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Where can it be?” asked Miss Hohenlo.
BatnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading Bat took his eyes from the place where the sword had hung, and they fixed themselves upon the speaker.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Where can it be?” asked Miss Hohenlo.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “What could it have been taken for?”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For a moment or two Scanlon could not take his eyes from the spot; he was fascinated by the possibilities of the discovery.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Where can it be?” asked Miss Hohenlo.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For a moment or two Scanlon could not take his eyes from the spot; he was fascinated by the possibilities of the discovery.
the act of discovering something
From this reading For a moment or two Scanlon could not take his eyes from the spot; he was fascinated by the possibilities of the discovery.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For a moment or two Scanlon could not take his eyes from the spot; he was fascinated by the possibilities of the discovery.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading For a moment or two Scanlon could not take his eyes from the spot; he was fascinated by the possibilities of the discovery.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Bat took his eyes from the place where the sword had hung, and they fixed themselves upon the speaker.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment or two Scanlon could not take his eyes from the spot; he was fascinated by the possibilities of the discovery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For a moment or two Scanlon could not take his eyes from the spot; he was fascinated by the possibilities of the discovery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bat took his eyes from the place where the sword had hung, and they fixed themselves upon the speaker.
HARPnounUS /hɑːrp/
a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “What could it have been taken for?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment or two Scanlon could not take his eyes from the spot; he was fascinated by the possibilities of the discovery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a moment or two Scanlon could not take his eyes from the spot; he was fascinated by the possibilities of the discovery.
Hohenlo
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From this reading “Where can it be?” asked Miss Hohenlo.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Where can it be?” asked Miss Hohenlo.
not able to be found
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment or two Scanlon could not take his eyes from the spot; he was fascinated by the possibilities of the discovery.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For a moment or two Scanlon could not take his eyes from the spot; he was fascinated by the possibilities of the discovery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a moment or two Scanlon could not take his eyes from the spot; he was fascinated by the possibilities of the discovery.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Bat took his eyes from the place where the sword had hung, and they fixed themselves upon the speaker.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading For a moment or two Scanlon could not take his eyes from the spot; he was fascinated by the possibilities of the discovery.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
Scanlon
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From this reading For a moment or two Scanlon could not take his eyes from the spot; he was fascinated by the possibilities of the discovery.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Bat took his eyes from the place where the sword had hung, and they fixed themselves upon the speaker.
SPEAKSverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For a moment or two Scanlon could not take his eyes from the spot; he was fascinated by the possibilities of the discovery.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Bat took his eyes from the place where the sword had hung, and they fixed themselves upon the speaker.
carry out
From this reading For a moment or two Scanlon could not take his eyes from the spot; he was fascinated by the possibilities of the discovery.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading “What could it have been taken for?”
tapestrynounUS /ˈtæpəstri/
something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Bat took his eyes from the place where the sword had hung, and they fixed themselves upon the speaker.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bat took his eyes from the place where the sword had hung, and they fixed themselves upon the speaker.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Bat took his eyes from the place where the sword had hung, and they fixed themselves upon the speaker.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Bat took his eyes from the place where the sword had hung, and they fixed themselves upon the speaker.
under normal conditions
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What could it have been taken for?”
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where can it be?” asked Miss Hohenlo.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading SPEAKS OF A HARP WHICH WAS PLAYED IN SILENCE There hung the long strip of tapestry between the two windows, but the huge naked blade which usually rested against it was missing.
