used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Listening a moment they could hear the shouts of hundreds of voices, which before, they had been too much occupied to notice.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
weapons considered collectively
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Listening a moment they could hear the shouts of hundreds of voices, which before, they had been too much occupied to notice.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Listening a moment they could hear the shouts of hundreds of voices, which before, they had been too much occupied to notice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Listening a moment they could hear the shouts of hundreds of voices, which before, they had been too much occupied to notice.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
Etta
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From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
exclaimingnounUS /ɪkˈskleɪmɪŋ/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The sight filled the hearts of Mabel, Etta and Captain Gray with a horrible fear.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The sight filled the hearts of Mabel, Etta and Captain Gray with a horrible fear.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
gesticulatingadjective
making gestures while speaking
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Listening a moment they could hear the shouts of hundreds of voices, which before, they had been too much occupied to notice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Listening a moment they could hear the shouts of hundreds of voices, which before, they had been too much occupied to notice.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The sight filled the hearts of Mabel, Etta and Captain Gray with a horrible fear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
provoking horror
From this reading The sight filled the hearts of Mabel, Etta and Captain Gray with a horrible fear.
Howcu
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From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Listening a moment they could hear the shouts of hundreds of voices, which before, they had been too much occupied to notice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Listen, what is it?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Listen, what is it?”
hear with intention
From this reading Listen, what is it?”
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Listening a moment they could hear the shouts of hundreds of voices, which before, they had been too much occupied to notice.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
Mabel
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From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
a particular point in time
From this reading Listening a moment they could hear the shouts of hundreds of voices, which before, they had been too much occupied to notice.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Listening a moment they could hear the shouts of hundreds of voices, which before, they had been too much occupied to notice.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Listening a moment they could hear the shouts of hundreds of voices, which before, they had been too much occupied to notice.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Listening a moment they could hear the shouts of hundreds of voices, which before, they had been too much occupied to notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Listening a moment they could hear the shouts of hundreds of voices, which before, they had been too much occupied to notice.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
cut with a saw
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Listening a moment they could hear the shouts of hundreds of voices, which before, they had been too much occupied to notice.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight filled the hearts of Mabel, Etta and Captain Gray with a horrible fear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Listening a moment they could hear the shouts of hundreds of voices, which before, they had been too much occupied to notice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Listening a moment they could hear the shouts of hundreds of voices, which before, they had been too much occupied to notice.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Listening a moment they could hear the shouts of hundreds of voices, which before, they had been too much occupied to notice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mabel interrupted the conversation at this point by rushing up to Captain Gray and Etta, exclaiming: “What can be the matter!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Listening a moment they could hear the shouts of hundreds of voices, which before, they had been too much occupied to notice.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading As they looked, they saw Allen running in the direction of the village, waving his arms wildly; he was closely followed by hundreds of the inhabitants of Howcu, all gesticulating and shouting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sight filled the hearts of Mabel, Etta and Captain Gray with a horrible fear.
