used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
in the past
From this reading I saw them leaving the house a few minutes ago.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
aperturenounUS /ˈæpərtʃər/
a device that controls amount of light admitted
From this reading Walburg cautiously looked through the grated aperture; but on recognising Count Raimund, she immediately opened it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Where are your ladies gone?
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Walburg cautiously looked through the grated aperture; but on recognising Count Raimund, she immediately opened it.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Walburg cautiously looked through the grated aperture; but on recognising Count Raimund, she immediately opened it.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Walburg cautiously looked through the grated aperture; but on recognising Count Raimund, she immediately opened it.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I saw them leaving the house a few minutes ago.”
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
destroyed or killed
From this reading “Where are your ladies gone?
gratedverbUS /ˈɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate
From this reading Walburg cautiously looked through the grated aperture; but on recognising Count Raimund, she immediately opened it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I saw them leaving the house a few minutes ago.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I saw them leaving the house a few minutes ago.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Walburg cautiously looked through the grated aperture; but on recognising Count Raimund, she immediately opened it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Walburg cautiously looked through the grated aperture; but on recognising Count Raimund, she immediately opened it.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Where are your ladies gone?
the act of departing
From this reading I saw them leaving the house a few minutes ago.”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Walburg cautiously looked through the grated aperture; but on recognising Count Raimund, she immediately opened it.
MASQUERADEverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading THE MASQUERADE.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading I saw them leaving the house a few minutes ago.”
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Walburg cautiously looked through the grated aperture; but on recognising Count Raimund, she immediately opened it.
quitted
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From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
Raimund
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From this reading Walburg cautiously looked through the grated aperture; but on recognising Count Raimund, she immediately opened it.
recognisingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of
From this reading Walburg cautiously looked through the grated aperture; but on recognising Count Raimund, she immediately opened it.
Rosenbergs
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From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw them leaving the house a few minutes ago.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Walburg cautiously looked through the grated aperture; but on recognising Count Raimund, she immediately opened it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASQUERADE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I saw them leaving the house a few minutes ago.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Walburg cautiously looked through the grated aperture; but on recognising Count Raimund, she immediately opened it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
Walburg
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From this reading Walburg cautiously looked through the grated aperture; but on recognising Count Raimund, she immediately opened it.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where are your ladies gone?
in the company of; together with
From this reading FOUR muffled figures quitted the Rosenbergs’ apartments about six o’clock in the evening, and not long after, a light figure bounded up the stairs, and knocked with closed hand on the door.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Where are your ladies gone?
