used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And Graham, standing underneath, was startled by the sound of a voice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
aperturenounUS /ˈæpərtʃər/
a device that controls amount of light admitted
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Graham looked down, and there were spots of blood at his feet.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Graham looked down, and there were spots of blood at his feet.
brownishadjectiveUS /ˈbraʊnɪʃ/
of a color similar to that of wood or earth
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And Graham, standing underneath, was startled by the sound of a voice.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He peered up and saw in the intervals of the rotation, dark and dim, the face and shoulders of a man regarding him.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Graham looked down, and there were spots of blood at his feet.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He peered up and saw in the intervals of the rotation, dark and dim, the face and shoulders of a man regarding him.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
fansnounUS /fænz/
plural of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Graham looked down, and there were spots of blood at his feet.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading And Graham, standing underneath, was startled by the sound of a voice.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He peered up and saw in the intervals of the rotation, dark and dim, the face and shoulders of a man regarding him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He peered up and saw in the intervals of the rotation, dark and dim, the face and shoulders of a man regarding him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Graham looked down, and there were spots of blood at his feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
located inward
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading He peered up and saw in the intervals of the rotation, dark and dim, the face and shoulders of a man regarding him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Graham looked down, and there were spots of blood at his feet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He peered up and saw in the intervals of the rotation, dark and dim, the face and shoulders of a man regarding him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading He peered up and saw in the intervals of the rotation, dark and dim, the face and shoulders of a man regarding him.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He peered up and saw in the intervals of the rotation, dark and dim, the face and shoulders of a man regarding him.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
rotatedadjectiveUS /ˈroʊteɪtɪd/
turned in a circle around an axis
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
rotationnounUS /roʊˈteɪʃən/
the act of rotating as if on an axis
From this reading He peered up and saw in the intervals of the rotation, dark and dim, the face and shoulders of a man regarding him.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
cut with a saw
From this reading He peered up and saw in the intervals of the rotation, dark and dim, the face and shoulders of a man regarding him.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He peered up and saw in the intervals of the rotation, dark and dim, the face and shoulders of a man regarding him.
without speaking
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading And Graham, standing underneath, was startled by the sound of a voice.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
SPACESnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading Graham looked down, and there were spots of blood at his feet.
having a supporting base
From this reading And Graham, standing underneath, was startled by the sound of a voice.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading And Graham, standing underneath, was startled by the sound of a voice.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
moving very fast
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Graham looked down, and there were spots of blood at his feet.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading THE ROOF SPACES As the fans in the circular aperture of the inner room rotated and permitted glimpses of the night, dim sounds drifted in thereby.
therefromadverb
from that circumstance or source
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading And Graham, standing underneath, was startled by the sound of a voice.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He peered up and saw in the intervals of the rotation, dark and dim, the face and shoulders of a man regarding him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
vanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading And Graham, standing underneath, was startled by the sound of a voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Graham, standing underneath, was startled by the sound of a voice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Graham looked down, and there were spots of blood at his feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then a dark hand was extended, the swift vane struck it, swung round and beat on with a little brownish patch on the edge of its thin blade, and something began to fall therefrom upon the floor, dripping silently.
