used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Windows were flying open and inquisitive heads appeared at them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Windows were flying open and inquisitive heads appeared at them.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading Presently a flickering reddish glare lighted the house fronts.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading A vast and swelling flood of people was rushing by.
moving swiftly
From this reading Windows were flying open and inquisitive heads appeared at them.
frontsnounUS /frʌnts/
plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Presently a flickering reddish glare lighted the house fronts.
Gildas
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From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading Presently a flickering reddish glare lighted the house fronts.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Windows were flying open and inquisitive heads appeared at them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Presently a flickering reddish glare lighted the house fronts.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading Windows were flying open and inquisitive heads appeared at them.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading POPULAR JUSTICE.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
Lebrenn
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From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
set afire or burning
From this reading Presently a flickering reddish glare lighted the house fronts.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Windows were flying open and inquisitive heads appeared at them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A vast and swelling flood of people was rushing by.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading POPULAR JUSTICE.
in the near future
From this reading Presently a flickering reddish glare lighted the house fronts.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
reddishadjectiveUS /ˈredɪʃ/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Presently a flickering reddish glare lighted the house fronts.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading A vast and swelling flood of people was rushing by.
do one's shopping
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
a male human offspring
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
swellingnounUS /ˈswelɪŋ/
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
From this reading A vast and swelling flood of people was rushing by.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Windows were flying open and inquisitive heads appeared at them.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A vast and swelling flood of people was rushing by.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Windows were flying open and inquisitive heads appeared at them.
at the time that
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Windows were flying open and inquisitive heads appeared at them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When, attracted by the growing tumult, Monsieur Lebrenn, his son and Gildas reached the door of the shop, the street was already filled with a large crowd.
