used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
(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 Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Curiosity reduced one portion of the audience to silence, and a respectful anticipation the other.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
assortedadjectiveUS /əˈsɔːrtɪd/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the sea of faces before him, Vane recognised several that were familiar to him.
CarolnounUS /ˈkærəl/
joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading His father, Carol, Dora, Ernshaw and Rayburn were there as a matter of course.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Curiosity reduced one portion of the audience to silence, and a respectful anticipation the other.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
Dora
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From this reading His father, Carol, Dora, Ernshaw and Rayburn were there as a matter of course.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
Ernshaw
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From this reading His father, Carol, Dora, Ernshaw and Rayburn were there as a matter of course.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the sea of faces before him, Vane recognised several that were familiar to him.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading In the sea of faces before him, Vane recognised several that were familiar to him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father, Carol, Dora, Ernshaw and Rayburn were there as a matter of course.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
half-angry
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From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
half-delighted
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From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
hazardsnounUS /ˈhæzərdz/
plural of “hazard” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the sea of faces before him, Vane recognised several that were familiar to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
hissings
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From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
hootings
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From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the sea of faces before him, Vane recognised several that were familiar to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His father, Carol, Dora, Ernshaw and Rayburn were there as a matter of course.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Curiosity reduced one portion of the audience to silence, and a respectful anticipation the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Curiosity reduced one portion of the audience to silence, and a respectful anticipation the other.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Curiosity reduced one portion of the audience to silence, and a respectful anticipation the other.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
Rayburn
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From this reading His father, Carol, Dora, Ernshaw and Rayburn were there as a matter of course.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading In the sea of faces before him, Vane recognised several that were familiar to him.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Curiosity reduced one portion of the audience to silence, and a respectful anticipation the other.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Curiosity reduced one portion of the audience to silence, and a respectful anticipation the other.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In the sea of faces before him, Vane recognised several that were familiar to him.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In the sea of faces before him, Vane recognised several that were familiar to him.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Curiosity reduced one portion of the audience to silence, and a respectful anticipation the other.
steadinessnounUS /ˈstedinɪs/
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
in a strange manner
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the sea of faces before him, Vane recognised several that were familiar to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His father, Carol, Dora, Ernshaw and Rayburn were there as a matter of course.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading As the President sat down and Vane rose to his feet, quite a tumult of mingled applause, "hear, hears," hissings and hootings rose up from the strangely assorted audience.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the sea of faces before him, Vane recognised several that were familiar to him.
which person or people
From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vane faced the half-delighted, half-angry throng with the perfect steadiness of a man who has decided upon a certain course and means to pursue it at all hazards.
