used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AHMA In the center of the moonlit clearing there stood a larger house than any in the village.
agong
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From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
AHMA
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From this reading AHMA In the center of the moonlit clearing there stood a larger house than any in the village.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The soft beams of light reflected from the bamboo sides of the structure and the heavy dew on the thatched roof glistened like a myriad of fireflies.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading AHMA In the center of the moonlit clearing there stood a larger house than any in the village.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
on or to one side
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
bamboonounUS /bæmˈbuː/
the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles
From this reading The soft beams of light reflected from the bamboo sides of the structure and the heavy dew on the thatched roof glistened like a myriad of fireflies.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The soft beams of light reflected from the bamboo sides of the structure and the heavy dew on the thatched roof glistened like a myriad of fireflies.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading AHMA In the center of the moonlit clearing there stood a larger house than any in the village.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading AHMA In the center of the moonlit clearing there stood a larger house than any in the village.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading The soft beams of light reflected from the bamboo sides of the structure and the heavy dew on the thatched roof glistened like a myriad of fireflies.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door was thrown open and they mounted the bamboo rungs and entered the house of Ohto.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The door was thrown open and they mounted the bamboo rungs and entered the house of Ohto.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
firefliesnounUS /ˈfaɪərflaɪz/
plural of “firefly” — tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
From this reading The soft beams of light reflected from the bamboo sides of the structure and the heavy dew on the thatched roof glistened like a myriad of fireflies.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The soft beams of light reflected from the bamboo sides of the structure and the heavy dew on the thatched roof glistened like a myriad of fireflies.
glistenedverbUS /ˈɡlɪsənd/
past form of “glisten” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The soft beams of light reflected from the bamboo sides of the structure and the heavy dew on the thatched roof glistened like a myriad of fireflies.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The soft beams of light reflected from the bamboo sides of the structure and the heavy dew on the thatched roof glistened like a myriad of fireflies.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AHMA In the center of the moonlit clearing there stood a larger house than any in the village.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AHMA In the center of the moonlit clearing there stood a larger house than any in the village.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading AHMA In the center of the moonlit clearing there stood a larger house than any in the village.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The soft beams of light reflected from the bamboo sides of the structure and the heavy dew on the thatched roof glistened like a myriad of fireflies.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The soft beams of light reflected from the bamboo sides of the structure and the heavy dew on the thatched roof glistened like a myriad of fireflies.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
the force of workers available
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
moonlitadjectiveUS /ˈmuːnlɪt/
lighted by moonlight
From this reading AHMA In the center of the moonlit clearing there stood a larger house than any in the village.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The door was thrown open and they mounted the bamboo rungs and entered the house of Ohto.
myriadnounUS /ˈmɪriəd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The soft beams of light reflected from the bamboo sides of the structure and the heavy dew on the thatched roof glistened like a myriad of fireflies.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AHMA In the center of the moonlit clearing there stood a larger house than any in the village.
Ohto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The door was thrown open and they mounted the bamboo rungs and entered the house of Ohto.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The soft beams of light reflected from the bamboo sides of the structure and the heavy dew on the thatched roof glistened like a myriad of fireflies.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door was thrown open and they mounted the bamboo rungs and entered the house of Ohto.
go across or through
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
a course of conduct
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The soft beams of light reflected from the bamboo sides of the structure and the heavy dew on the thatched roof glistened like a myriad of fireflies.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The soft beams of light reflected from the bamboo sides of the structure and the heavy dew on the thatched roof glistened like a myriad of fireflies.
rungsnounUS /rʌŋz/
plural of “rung” — a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading The door was thrown open and they mounted the bamboo rungs and entered the house of Ohto.
saplingsnounUS /ˈsæplɪŋz/
plural of “sapling” — young tree
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The soft beams of light reflected from the bamboo sides of the structure and the heavy dew on the thatched roof glistened like a myriad of fireflies.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The soft beams of light reflected from the bamboo sides of the structure and the heavy dew on the thatched roof glistened like a myriad of fireflies.
with low volume
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading AHMA In the center of the moonlit clearing there stood a larger house than any in the village.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The soft beams of light reflected from the bamboo sides of the structure and the heavy dew on the thatched roof glistened like a myriad of fireflies.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AHMA In the center of the moonlit clearing there stood a larger house than any in the village.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
thatchedverbUS /θætʃt/
past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch
From this reading The soft beams of light reflected from the bamboo sides of the structure and the heavy dew on the thatched roof glistened like a myriad of fireflies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AHMA In the center of the moonlit clearing there stood a larger house than any in the village.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AHMA In the center of the moonlit clearing there stood a larger house than any in the village.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The door was thrown open and they mounted the bamboo rungs and entered the house of Ohto.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
the upper part of anything
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
tripodnounUS /ˈtraɪpɑːd/
a three-legged rack used for support
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading AHMA In the center of the moonlit clearing there stood a larger house than any in the village.
in a violent manner
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
a Caucasian
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A wide path led to the porch, and near this there was set a tripod, fashioned of saplings, from which was suspended the little agong the Major had heard during the night.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading As they neared the foot of the ladder that served as stairway the Major started violently as two brown forms appeared at their elbows; at a word from Terry they stepped aside to let the two white men pass, one calling softly to a guard stationed at the top of the ladder.
