used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In self-defence he reached out and grabbed the receiver, in haste to stop the din.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading And he was astounded when Juliet answered.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading And he was astounded when Juliet answered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Juliet! 'phoning at this hour!
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Hello!" his voice said: but his tone said "Damn!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
DamnadjectiveUS /dæm/
used as expletives
From this reading "Hello!" his voice said: but his tone said "Damn!"
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading In self-defence he reached out and grabbed the receiver, in haste to stop the din.
being one more than seven
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
grabbedverbUS /ɡræbd/
inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading In self-defence he reached out and grabbed the receiver, in haste to stop the din.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading In self-defence he reached out and grabbed the receiver, in haste to stop the din.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In self-defence he reached out and grabbed the receiver, in haste to stop the din.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello!" his voice said: but his tone said "Damn!"
hideouslyadverbUS /ˈhɪdiəsli/
in a hideous manner
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Juliet! 'phoning at this hour!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
a small worthless amount
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
JACK'SnounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
jangleverbUS /ˈdʒæŋɡəl/
make a sound typical of metallic objects
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
Juliet
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From this reading And he was astounded when Juliet answered.
social deportment
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In self-defence he reached out and grabbed the receiver, in haste to stop the din.
phoningverbUS /ˈfoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “phone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading Juliet! 'phoning at this hour!
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In self-defence he reached out and grabbed the receiver, in haste to stop the din.
receivernounUS /rəˈsiːvər/
set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading In self-defence he reached out and grabbed the receiver, in haste to stop the din.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hello!" his voice said: but his tone said "Damn!"
self-defencenounUS /ˌselfdɪˈfens/
the act of defending yourself
From this reading In self-defence he reached out and grabbed the receiver, in haste to stop the din.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading In self-defence he reached out and grabbed the receiver, in haste to stop the din.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Juliet! 'phoning at this hour!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Hello!" his voice said: but his tone said "Damn!"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Hello!" his voice said: but his tone said "Damn!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN JACK'S PRIVATE SITTING ROOM Next morning Jack Manners was hideously jerked from sleep before eight by the jangle of a telephone bell close to his bed.
at the time that
From this reading And he was astounded when Juliet answered.
