used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “And they are going to let her in!” he added the next instant.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Apparently the woman, who had, so they supposed, ridden up on the galloping horse, was having an argument with the guards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And they are going to let her in!” he added the next instant.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently the woman, who had, so they supposed, ridden up on the galloping horse, was having an argument with the guards.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “And they are going to let her in!” he added the next instant.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Apparently the woman, who had, so they supposed, ridden up on the galloping horse, was having an argument with the guards.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Hardly had he spoken before the door of their dungeon was thrown open, and a shaft of blinding sunlight streamed in.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Hardly had he spoken before the door of their dungeon was thrown open, and a shaft of blinding sunlight streamed in.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Hardly had he spoken before the door of their dungeon was thrown open, and a shaft of blinding sunlight streamed in.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading Hardly had he spoken before the door of their dungeon was thrown open, and a shaft of blinding sunlight streamed in.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Apparently the woman, who had, so they supposed, ridden up on the galloping horse, was having an argument with the guards.
the act of departing
From this reading “And they are going to let her in!” he added the next instant.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Apparently the woman, who had, so they supposed, ridden up on the galloping horse, was having an argument with the guards.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apparently the woman, who had, so they supposed, ridden up on the galloping horse, was having an argument with the guards.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hardly had he spoken before the door of their dungeon was thrown open, and a shaft of blinding sunlight streamed in.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Apparently the woman, who had, so they supposed, ridden up on the galloping horse, was having an argument with the guards.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “And they are going to let her in!” he added the next instant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “And they are going to let her in!” he added the next instant.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The voices outside rose high.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Apparently the woman, who had, so they supposed, ridden up on the galloping horse, was having an argument with the guards.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading “And they are going to let her in!” he added the next instant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “And they are going to let her in!” he added the next instant.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “And they are going to let her in!” he added the next instant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Apparently the woman, who had, so they supposed, ridden up on the galloping horse, was having an argument with the guards.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Hardly had he spoken before the door of their dungeon was thrown open, and a shaft of blinding sunlight streamed in.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The voices outside rose high.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Apparently the woman, who had, so they supposed, ridden up on the galloping horse, was having an argument with the guards.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The voices outside rose high.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading Hardly had he spoken before the door of their dungeon was thrown open, and a shaft of blinding sunlight streamed in.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Apparently the woman, who had, so they supposed, ridden up on the galloping horse, was having an argument with the guards.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Hardly had he spoken before the door of their dungeon was thrown open, and a shaft of blinding sunlight streamed in.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading Hardly had he spoken before the door of their dungeon was thrown open, and a shaft of blinding sunlight streamed in.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Hardly had he spoken before the door of their dungeon was thrown open, and a shaft of blinding sunlight streamed in.
required or under orders
From this reading Apparently the woman, who had, so they supposed, ridden up on the galloping horse, was having an argument with the guards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The voices outside rose high.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hardly had he spoken before the door of their dungeon was thrown open, and a shaft of blinding sunlight streamed in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently the woman, who had, so they supposed, ridden up on the galloping horse, was having an argument with the guards.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Hardly had he spoken before the door of their dungeon was thrown open, and a shaft of blinding sunlight streamed in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Apparently the woman, who had, so they supposed, ridden up on the galloping horse, was having an argument with the guards.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “She is asking to see us!” exclaimed Stanley, in tones of amazement, after listening closely to the voices outside for a few minutes.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The voices outside rose high.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Apparently the woman, who had, so they supposed, ridden up on the galloping horse, was having an argument with the guards.
which person or people
From this reading Apparently the woman, who had, so they supposed, ridden up on the galloping horse, was having an argument with the guards.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Apparently the woman, who had, so they supposed, ridden up on the galloping horse, was having an argument with the guards.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Apparently the woman, who had, so they supposed, ridden up on the galloping horse, was having an argument with the guards.
