used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First there was a loud singing noise in my right ear, pitched in a high key.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading I suddenly realized that they were advancing to the place where I lay, and greatly startled, I sprang to my feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading I was none too quick, for a train of four cars rolled rapidly over the very spot where I had lain.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading First there was a loud singing noise in my right ear, pitched in a high key.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I suddenly realized that they were advancing to the place where I lay, and greatly startled, I sprang to my feet.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First there was a loud singing noise in my right ear, pitched in a high key.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was none too quick, for a train of four cars rolled rapidly over the very spot where I had lain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I was none too quick, for a train of four cars rolled rapidly over the very spot where I had lain.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading I suddenly realized that they were advancing to the place where I lay, and greatly startled, I sprang to my feet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was none too quick, for a train of four cars rolled rapidly over the very spot where I had lain.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading First there was a loud singing noise in my right ear, pitched in a high key.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suddenly realized that they were advancing to the place where I lay, and greatly startled, I sprang to my feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First there was a loud singing noise in my right ear, pitched in a high key.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading First there was a loud singing noise in my right ear, pitched in a high key.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading I was none too quick, for a train of four cars rolled rapidly over the very spot where I had lain.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I suddenly realized that they were advancing to the place where I lay, and greatly startled, I sprang to my feet.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading First there was a loud singing noise in my right ear, pitched in a high key.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading First there was a loud singing noise in my right ear, pitched in a high key.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading First there was a loud singing noise in my right ear, pitched in a high key.
not one, and not any
From this reading I was none too quick, for a train of four cars rolled rapidly over the very spot where I had lain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I was none too quick, for a train of four cars rolled rapidly over the very spot where I had lain.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading First there was a loud singing noise in my right ear, pitched in a high key.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I suddenly realized that they were advancing to the place where I lay, and greatly startled, I sprang to my feet.
in the near future
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The Professor.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading I was none too quick, for a train of four cars rolled rapidly over the very spot where I had lain.
with speed
From this reading I was none too quick, for a train of four cars rolled rapidly over the very spot where I had lain.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I suddenly realized that they were advancing to the place where I lay, and greatly startled, I sprang to my feet.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
precisely, exactly
From this reading First there was a loud singing noise in my right ear, pitched in a high key.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading I was none too quick, for a train of four cars rolled rapidly over the very spot where I had lain.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading First there was a loud singing noise in my right ear, pitched in a high key.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I was none too quick, for a train of four cars rolled rapidly over the very spot where I had lain.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading I suddenly realized that they were advancing to the place where I lay, and greatly startled, I sprang to my feet.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading I suddenly realized that they were advancing to the place where I lay, and greatly startled, I sprang to my feet.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading I suddenly realized that they were advancing to the place where I lay, and greatly startled, I sprang to my feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I suddenly realized that they were advancing to the place where I lay, and greatly startled, I sprang to my feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Professor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading First there was a loud singing noise in my right ear, pitched in a high key.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I was none too quick, for a train of four cars rolled rapidly over the very spot where I had lain.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
create by training and teaching
From this reading I was none too quick, for a train of four cars rolled rapidly over the very spot where I had lain.
precisely as stated
From this reading I was none too quick, for a train of four cars rolled rapidly over the very spot where I had lain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First there was a loud singing noise in my right ear, pitched in a high key.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I suddenly realized that they were advancing to the place where I lay, and greatly startled, I sprang to my feet.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Presently this pitch became lower and the sound resembled the rattle of rolling car wheels on a track, and they seemed to be approaching.
in or at the place that
From this reading I suddenly realized that they were advancing to the place where I lay, and greatly startled, I sprang to my feet.
