used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The apparition advanced a few paces down the centre of the stage.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The apparition advanced a few paces down the centre of the stage.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Then it leaped into the air and cut a wiry caper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then it leaped into the air and cut a wiry caper.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading The apparition advanced a few paces down the centre of the stage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
caperverbUS /ˈkeɪpər/
jump about playfully
From this reading Then it leaped into the air and cut a wiry caper.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The apparition advanced a few paces down the centre of the stage.
conversantadjectiveUS /kənˈvɜːrsənt/
(usually followed by “with”) well informed about or knowing thoroughly
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Then it leaped into the air and cut a wiry caper.
the first light of day
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
the act of departing
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The apparition advanced a few paces down the centre of the stage.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The apparition advanced a few paces down the centre of the stage.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The figure paused thus only for a moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The figure paused thus only for a moment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
genuinenessnounUS /ˈdʒenjəwənɪs/
the state of being genuine
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then it leaped into the air and cut a wiry caper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Then it leaped into the air and cut a wiry caper.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
social deportment
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
a particular point in time
From this reading The figure paused thus only for a moment.
moonbeamsnounUS /ˈmuːnbiːmz/
plural of “moonbeam” — a ray of moonlight
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
Ned
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From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The apparition advanced a few paces down the centre of the stage.
and nothing more
From this reading The figure paused thus only for a moment.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The apparition advanced a few paces down the centre of the stage.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The figure paused thus only for a moment.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
shimmerverbUS /ˈʃɪmər/
shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
spectraladjectiveUS /ˈspektrəl/
of or relating to a spectrum
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The apparition advanced a few paces down the centre of the stage.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The apparition advanced a few paces down the centre of the stage.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it leaped into the air and cut a wiry caper.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The figure paused thus only for a moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
traditionaladjectiveUS /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
consisting of or derived from tradition
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading As it stood there in the fainting shimmer of the moonbeams, its head stretched forth as if it scented the dawn, Ned could hear nothing but the tumultuous beating of his own heart.
wiryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪri/
lean and sinewy
From this reading Then it leaped into the air and cut a wiry caper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To people more conversant with the traditional manners and customs of ghosts this might seem so gross a departure from spectral etiquette as to induce doubt of the genuineness of the manifestation.
