used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FATAL REQUEST THERE was a breathless pause as host and guests alike sat stupefied.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Swiftly the spell in the dining room was broken, and bounding to their feet men and women crowded about Ogden.
equally
From this reading THE FATAL REQUEST THERE was a breathless pause as host and guests alike sat stupefied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FATAL REQUEST THERE was a breathless pause as host and guests alike sat stupefied.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading “Who closed these folding doors?” stormed Ogden, tearing apart the portières and tugging at the doors concealed behind them.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FATAL REQUEST THERE was a breathless pause as host and guests alike sat stupefied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Who closed these folding doors?” stormed Ogden, tearing apart the portières and tugging at the doors concealed behind them.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “Who closed these folding doors?” stormed Ogden, tearing apart the portières and tugging at the doors concealed behind them.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Swiftly the spell in the dining room was broken, and bounding to their feet men and women crowded about Ogden.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading THE FATAL REQUEST THERE was a breathless pause as host and guests alike sat stupefied.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Swiftly the spell in the dining room was broken, and bounding to their feet men and women crowded about Ogden.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
clangnounUS /klæŋ/
a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading “Who closed these folding doors?” stormed Ogden, tearing apart the portières and tugging at the doors concealed behind them.
not accessible to view
From this reading “Who closed these folding doors?” stormed Ogden, tearing apart the portières and tugging at the doors concealed behind them.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Swiftly the spell in the dining room was broken, and bounding to their feet men and women crowded about Ogden.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Swiftly the spell in the dining room was broken, and bounding to their feet men and women crowded about Ogden.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Who closed these folding doors?” stormed Ogden, tearing apart the portières and tugging at the doors concealed behind them.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
FATALadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading THE FATAL REQUEST THERE was a breathless pause as host and guests alike sat stupefied.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Swiftly the spell in the dining room was broken, and bounding to their feet men and women crowded about Ogden.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading “Who closed these folding doors?” stormed Ogden, tearing apart the portières and tugging at the doors concealed behind them.
made afraid
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “My God!”
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE FATAL REQUEST THERE was a breathless pause as host and guests alike sat stupefied.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading THE FATAL REQUEST THERE was a breathless pause as host and guests alike sat stupefied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My God!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
OgdennounUS /ˈɑːɡdən/
English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)
From this reading Swiftly the spell in the dining room was broken, and bounding to their feet men and women crowded about Ogden.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading THE FATAL REQUEST THERE was a breathless pause as host and guests alike sat stupefied.
portières
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From this reading “Who closed these folding doors?” stormed Ogden, tearing apart the portières and tugging at the doors concealed behind them.
express the need or desire for
From this reading THE FATAL REQUEST THERE was a breathless pause as host and guests alike sat stupefied.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Swiftly the spell in the dining room was broken, and bounding to their feet men and women crowded about Ogden.
move hurridly
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE FATAL REQUEST THERE was a breathless pause as host and guests alike sat stupefied.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading Swiftly the spell in the dining room was broken, and bounding to their feet men and women crowded about Ogden.
stormedverbUS /stɔːrmd/
past form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading “Who closed these folding doors?” stormed Ogden, tearing apart the portières and tugging at the doors concealed behind them.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading THE FATAL REQUEST THERE was a breathless pause as host and guests alike sat stupefied.
in a swift manner
From this reading Swiftly the spell in the dining room was broken, and bounding to their feet men and women crowded about Ogden.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading “Who closed these folding doors?” stormed Ogden, tearing apart the portières and tugging at the doors concealed behind them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATAL REQUEST THERE was a breathless pause as host and guests alike sat stupefied.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Swiftly the spell in the dining room was broken, and bounding to their feet men and women crowded about Ogden.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Who closed these folding doors?” stormed Ogden, tearing apart the portières and tugging at the doors concealed behind them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE FATAL REQUEST THERE was a breathless pause as host and guests alike sat stupefied.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Who closed these folding doors?” stormed Ogden, tearing apart the portières and tugging at the doors concealed behind them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Swiftly the spell in the dining room was broken, and bounding to their feet men and women crowded about Ogden.
tuggingverbUS /ˈtʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading “Who closed these folding doors?” stormed Ogden, tearing apart the portières and tugging at the doors concealed behind them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FATAL REQUEST THERE was a breathless pause as host and guests alike sat stupefied.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the pantry frightened servants echoed the cry of “Fire,” while from outside came the hoarse shouts of men, the clang of fire bells, the rush and roar of the arriving engines.
which person or people
From this reading “Who closed these folding doors?” stormed Ogden, tearing apart the portières and tugging at the doors concealed behind them.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Swiftly the spell in the dining room was broken, and bounding to their feet men and women crowded about Ogden.
