used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From time to time this unearthly cacophony was punctured with a dry and piercing report from Lica’s pistol.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The loud moaning of Miora rose above the din of the monotone, which soon became like an accompaniment to the wailing song.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading The loud moaning of Miora rose above the din of the monotone, which soon became like an accompaniment to the wailing song.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The loud moaning of Miora rose above the din of the monotone, which soon became like an accompaniment to the wailing song.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From time to time this unearthly cacophony was punctured with a dry and piercing report from Lica’s pistol.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In their distraction the Gypsies had not noticed the appearance of Murdo in their midst.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The loud moaning of Miora rose above the din of the monotone, which soon became like an accompaniment to the wailing song.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Oh, they believed in him and his witch!
cacophonynounUS /kæˈkɑːfəni/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading From time to time this unearthly cacophony was punctured with a dry and piercing report from Lica’s pistol.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading The loud moaning of Miora rose above the din of the monotone, which soon became like an accompaniment to the wailing song.
distractionnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃən/
mental turmoil
From this reading In their distraction the Gypsies had not noticed the appearance of Murdo in their midst.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading From time to time this unearthly cacophony was punctured with a dry and piercing report from Lica’s pistol.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From time to time this unearthly cacophony was punctured with a dry and piercing report from Lica’s pistol.
GypsiesnounUS /ˈdʒɪpsiz/
plural of “gypsy” — a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading In their distraction the Gypsies had not noticed the appearance of Murdo in their midst.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In their distraction the Gypsies had not noticed the appearance of Murdo in their midst.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When they had noticed him they remained silent and surrounded him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Oh, they believed in him and his witch!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In their distraction the Gypsies had not noticed the appearance of Murdo in their midst.
Lica's
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From this reading From time to time this unearthly cacophony was punctured with a dry and piercing report from Lica’s pistol.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The loud moaning of Miora rose above the din of the monotone, which soon became like an accompaniment to the wailing song.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The loud moaning of Miora rose above the din of the monotone, which soon became like an accompaniment to the wailing song.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In their distraction the Gypsies had not noticed the appearance of Murdo in their midst.
Miora
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From this reading The loud moaning of Miora rose above the din of the monotone, which soon became like an accompaniment to the wailing song.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading The loud moaning of Miora rose above the din of the monotone, which soon became like an accompaniment to the wailing song.
monotonenounUS /ˈmɑːnətoʊn/
an unchanging intonation
From this reading The loud moaning of Miora rose above the din of the monotone, which soon became like an accompaniment to the wailing song.
Murdo
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From this reading In their distraction the Gypsies had not noticed the appearance of Murdo in their midst.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In their distraction the Gypsies had not noticed the appearance of Murdo in their midst.
being perceived or observed
From this reading In their distraction the Gypsies had not noticed the appearance of Murdo in their midst.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The loud moaning of Miora rose above the din of the monotone, which soon became like an accompaniment to the wailing song.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, they believed in him and his witch!
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading From time to time this unearthly cacophony was punctured with a dry and piercing report from Lica’s pistol.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading From time to time this unearthly cacophony was punctured with a dry and piercing report from Lica’s pistol.
puncturedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃərd/
having a hole cut through
From this reading From time to time this unearthly cacophony was punctured with a dry and piercing report from Lica’s pistol.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When they had noticed him they remained silent and surrounded him.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading From time to time this unearthly cacophony was punctured with a dry and piercing report from Lica’s pistol.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The loud moaning of Miora rose above the din of the monotone, which soon became like an accompaniment to the wailing song.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading When they had noticed him they remained silent and surrounded him.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading The loud moaning of Miora rose above the din of the monotone, which soon became like an accompaniment to the wailing song.
in the near future
From this reading The loud moaning of Miora rose above the din of the monotone, which soon became like an accompaniment to the wailing song.
confined on all sides
From this reading When they had noticed him they remained silent and surrounded him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The loud moaning of Miora rose above the din of the monotone, which soon became like an accompaniment to the wailing song.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In their distraction the Gypsies had not noticed the appearance of Murdo in their midst.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they had noticed him they remained silent and surrounded him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From time to time this unearthly cacophony was punctured with a dry and piercing report from Lica’s pistol.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time this unearthly cacophony was punctured with a dry and piercing report from Lica’s pistol.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The loud moaning of Miora rose above the din of the monotone, which soon became like an accompaniment to the wailing song.
unearthlyadjectiveUS /əˈnɜːrθli/
concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul
From this reading From time to time this unearthly cacophony was punctured with a dry and piercing report from Lica’s pistol.
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading The loud moaning of Miora rose above the din of the monotone, which soon became like an accompaniment to the wailing song.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From time to time this unearthly cacophony was punctured with a dry and piercing report from Lica’s pistol.
at the time that
From this reading When they had noticed him they remained silent and surrounded him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The loud moaning of Miora rose above the din of the monotone, which soon became like an accompaniment to the wailing song.
witchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading Oh, they believed in him and his witch!
in the company of; together with
From this reading From time to time this unearthly cacophony was punctured with a dry and piercing report from Lica’s pistol.
