used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RELUCTANT WELCOME.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He drew a deep breath and glared about him fiercely, like a man ill-pleased, but determined.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading The shutting of the gates with a clang seemed to arouse the master of Thuron.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
Bertrich's
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From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He drew a deep breath and glared about him fiercely, like a man ill-pleased, but determined.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He drew a deep breath and glared about him fiercely, like a man ill-pleased, but determined.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
canterverbUS /ˈkæntər/
ride at a canter
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
clangnounUS /klæŋ/
a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading The shutting of the gates with a clang seemed to arouse the master of Thuron.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He drew a deep breath and glared about him fiercely, like a man ill-pleased, but determined.
the act of departing
From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He drew a deep breath and glared about him fiercely, like a man ill-pleased, but determined.
diminishingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ/
becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew a deep breath and glared about him fiercely, like a man ill-pleased, but determined.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading He drew a deep breath and glared about him fiercely, like a man ill-pleased, but determined.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
made afraid
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading The shutting of the gates with a clang seemed to arouse the master of Thuron.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading He drew a deep breath and glared about him fiercely, like a man ill-pleased, but determined.
in a gradual manner
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He drew a deep breath and glared about him fiercely, like a man ill-pleased, but determined.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
Heinrich
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From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He drew a deep breath and glared about him fiercely, like a man ill-pleased, but determined.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
ill-pleased
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From this reading He drew a deep breath and glared about him fiercely, like a man ill-pleased, but determined.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
lapsedadjectiveUS /læpst/
no longer active or practicing
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He drew a deep breath and glared about him fiercely, like a man ill-pleased, but determined.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He drew a deep breath and glared about him fiercely, like a man ill-pleased, but determined.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
not any; not one
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
RELUCTANTadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading A RELUCTANT WELCOME.
rhythmicaladjective
recurring with measured regularity
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The shutting of the gates with a clang seemed to arouse the master of Thuron.
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading The shutting of the gates with a clang seemed to arouse the master of Thuron.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
Thuron
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From this reading The shutting of the gates with a clang seemed to arouse the master of Thuron.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The shutting of the gates with a clang seemed to arouse the master of Thuron.
unceremoniousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəs/
without ceremony or formality
From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading No one in the room moved or spoke, and in the silence there came from the courtyard the noise of horse's hoofs on stone--first the irregular stamping of an animal struck or frightened by an impatient master, then the rhythmical clatter of the canter, gradually diminishing until it lapsed beyond the hearing.
accept gladly
From this reading A RELUCTANT WELCOME.
which person or people
From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After Count Bertrich's unceremonious departure, Heinrich stood by the table with black brows, in the attitude of one who listened intently.
