used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
anew
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
from appearances alone
From this reading She went to the open door, and she saw Vranic at a distance, apparently on the watch for her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She went to the open door, and she saw Vranic at a distance, apparently on the watch for her.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading As soon as he saw her, he beckoned to her to come out.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She stepped on the threshold, and he came up to her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As soon as he saw her, he beckoned to her to come out.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading She went to the open door, and she saw Vranic at a distance, apparently on the watch for her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She went to the open door, and she saw Vranic at a distance, apparently on the watch for her.
eh
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From this reading "Good news, eh?" said he.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She went to the open door, and she saw Vranic at a distance, apparently on the watch for her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good news, eh?" said he.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as he saw her, he beckoned to her to come out.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
and nothing more
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
Milena
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From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Good news, eh?" said he.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She went to the open door, and she saw Vranic at a distance, apparently on the watch for her.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She went to the open door, and she saw Vranic at a distance, apparently on the watch for her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As soon as he saw her, he beckoned to her to come out.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
recurring again and again
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good news, eh?" said he.
cut with a saw
From this reading She went to the open door, and she saw Vranic at a distance, apparently on the watch for her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She went to the open door, and she saw Vranic at a distance, apparently on the watch for her.
a person, without saying who
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he saw her, he beckoned to her to come out.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading She stepped on the threshold, and he came up to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading She stepped on the threshold, and he came up to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She went to the open door, and she saw Vranic at a distance, apparently on the watch for her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She stepped on the threshold, and he came up to her.
Vranic
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From this reading She went to the open door, and she saw Vranic at a distance, apparently on the watch for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
look attentively
From this reading She went to the open door, and she saw Vranic at a distance, apparently on the watch for her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went to the open door, and she saw Vranic at a distance, apparently on the watch for her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading MURDER A few days afterwards Milena heard a low whistle outside, just as if someone were calling her; the whistling was repeated again and again.
