used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He threw one horror-stricken look at the bodies, a second one at the ex-convict, swung himself also on the window-sill, and plunged in after Benedetto.
in addition
From this reading He threw one horror-stricken look at the bodies, a second one at the ex-convict, swung himself also on the window-sill, and plunged in after Benedetto.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He threw one horror-stricken look at the bodies, a second one at the ex-convict, swung himself also on the window-sill, and plunged in after Benedetto.
Anselmo
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From this reading It was Anselmo.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The water was ice-cold, but neither of them paid any attention to it.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He threw one horror-stricken look at the bodies, a second one at the ex-convict, swung himself also on the window-sill, and plunged in after Benedetto.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The water was ice-cold, but neither of them paid any attention to it.
Benedetto
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From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He threw one horror-stricken look at the bodies, a second one at the ex-convict, swung himself also on the window-sill, and plunged in after Benedetto.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The water was ice-cold, but neither of them paid any attention to it.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
ex-convict
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From this reading He threw one horror-stricken look at the bodies, a second one at the ex-convict, swung himself also on the window-sill, and plunged in after Benedetto.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He threw one horror-stricken look at the bodies, a second one at the ex-convict, swung himself also on the window-sill, and plunged in after Benedetto.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He threw one horror-stricken look at the bodies, a second one at the ex-convict, swung himself also on the window-sill, and plunged in after Benedetto.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Benedetto only thought of saving himself, and Anselmo of his revenge.
horror-strickenadjective
stricken with horror
From this reading He threw one horror-stricken look at the bodies, a second one at the ex-convict, swung himself also on the window-sill, and plunged in after Benedetto.
ice-coldadjective
as cold as ice
From this reading The water was ice-cold, but neither of them paid any attention to it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Anselmo.
and nothing more
From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He threw one horror-stricken look at the bodies, a second one at the ex-convict, swung himself also on the window-sill, and plunged in after Benedetto.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The water was ice-cold, but neither of them paid any attention to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He threw one horror-stricken look at the bodies, a second one at the ex-convict, swung himself also on the window-sill, and plunged in after Benedetto.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He threw one horror-stricken look at the bodies, a second one at the ex-convict, swung himself also on the window-sill, and plunged in after Benedetto.
and nothing more
From this reading Benedetto only thought of saving himself, and Anselmo of his revenge.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The water was ice-cold, but neither of them paid any attention to it.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading He threw one horror-stricken look at the bodies, a second one at the ex-convict, swung himself also on the window-sill, and plunged in after Benedetto.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Benedetto only thought of saving himself, and Anselmo of his revenge.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Benedetto only thought of saving himself, and Anselmo of his revenge.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He threw one horror-stricken look at the bodies, a second one at the ex-convict, swung himself also on the window-sill, and plunged in after Benedetto.
SPECTREnounUS /ˈspektər/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
Spero
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From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading He threw one horror-stricken look at the bodies, a second one at the ex-convict, swung himself also on the window-sill, and plunged in after Benedetto.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The water was ice-cold, but neither of them paid any attention to it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Benedetto only thought of saving himself, and Anselmo of his revenge.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He threw one horror-stricken look at the bodies, a second one at the ex-convict, swung himself also on the window-sill, and plunged in after Benedetto.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
communicated in words
From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Anselmo.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The water was ice-cold, but neither of them paid any attention to it.
window-sill
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From this reading He threw one horror-stricken look at the bodies, a second one at the ex-convict, swung himself also on the window-sill, and plunged in after Benedetto.
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE SPECTRE Just as Benedetto had uttered the mocking words to the friends of Spero, the form of a man appeared in the doorway.
