used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It rose above the tittle-chat, the tinkling of wine-glasses, the laughter and all the clack and fizzle of the gay assemblage, sending the guests to the windows and bringing the music to a stop.
(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 It rose above the tittle-chat, the tinkling of wine-glasses, the laughter and all the clack and fizzle of the gay assemblage, sending the guests to the windows and bringing the music to a stop.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Hera took the arm of her husband, and they started for the staircase.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading It rose above the tittle-chat, the tinkling of wine-glasses, the laughter and all the clack and fizzle of the gay assemblage, sending the guests to the windows and bringing the music to a stop.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Signore,” he said, his lips twitching.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading It rose above the tittle-chat, the tinkling of wine-glasses, the laughter and all the clack and fizzle of the gay assemblage, sending the guests to the windows and bringing the music to a stop.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
clackverbUS /klæk/
make a rattling sound
From this reading It rose above the tittle-chat, the tinkling of wine-glasses, the laughter and all the clack and fizzle of the gay assemblage, sending the guests to the windows and bringing the music to a stop.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A few steps and they were face to face with Sandro.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few steps and they were face to face with Sandro.
fizzleverbUS /ˈfɪzəl/
end weakly
From this reading It rose above the tittle-chat, the tinkling of wine-glasses, the laughter and all the clack and fizzle of the gay assemblage, sending the guests to the windows and bringing the music to a stop.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hera took the arm of her husband, and they started for the staircase.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It rose above the tittle-chat, the tinkling of wine-glasses, the laughter and all the clack and fizzle of the gay assemblage, sending the guests to the windows and bringing the music to a stop.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It rose above the tittle-chat, the tinkling of wine-glasses, the laughter and all the clack and fizzle of the gay assemblage, sending the guests to the windows and bringing the music to a stop.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Signore,” he said, his lips twitching.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hera took the arm of her husband, and they started for the staircase.
HeranounUS /ˈhɪrə/
queen of the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology; sister and wife of Zeus remembered for her jealously of the many mortal women Zeus fell in love with; identified with Roman Juno
From this reading Hera took the arm of her husband, and they started for the staircase.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Signore,” he said, his lips twitching.
intense and profound fear
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Hera took the arm of her husband, and they started for the staircase.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Signore,” he said, his lips twitching.
inarticulateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjələt/
without or deprived of the use of speech or words
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It rose above the tittle-chat, the tinkling of wine-glasses, the laughter and all the clack and fizzle of the gay assemblage, sending the guests to the windows and bringing the music to a stop.
the sound of laughing
From this reading It rose above the tittle-chat, the tinkling of wine-glasses, the laughter and all the clack and fizzle of the gay assemblage, sending the guests to the windows and bringing the music to a stop.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Signore,” he said, his lips twitching.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading It rose above the tittle-chat, the tinkling of wine-glasses, the laughter and all the clack and fizzle of the gay assemblage, sending the guests to the windows and bringing the music to a stop.
a brief written record
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
accept an excuse for
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Signore,” he said, his lips twitching.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It rose above the tittle-chat, the tinkling of wine-glasses, the laughter and all the clack and fizzle of the gay assemblage, sending the guests to the windows and bringing the music to a stop.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Signore,” he said, his lips twitching.
Sandro
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From this reading A few steps and they were face to face with Sandro.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading It rose above the tittle-chat, the tinkling of wine-glasses, the laughter and all the clack and fizzle of the gay assemblage, sending the guests to the windows and bringing the music to a stop.
SignorenounUS /siˈnjɔːreɪ/
an Italian title of respect for a man; equivalent to the English “sir”; used separately (not prefixed to his name)
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Signore,” he said, his lips twitching.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Hera took the arm of her husband, and they started for the staircase.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Hera took the arm of her husband, and they started for the staircase.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A few steps and they were face to face with Sandro.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading It rose above the tittle-chat, the tinkling of wine-glasses, the laughter and all the clack and fizzle of the gay assemblage, sending the guests to the windows and bringing the music to a stop.
Tarsis
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From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hera took the arm of her husband, and they started for the staircase.
tinklingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋkəlɪŋ/
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
From this reading It rose above the tittle-chat, the tinkling of wine-glasses, the laughter and all the clack and fizzle of the gay assemblage, sending the guests to the windows and bringing the music to a stop.
tittle-chat
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From this reading It rose above the tittle-chat, the tinkling of wine-glasses, the laughter and all the clack and fizzle of the gay assemblage, sending the guests to the windows and bringing the music to a stop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Hera took the arm of her husband, and they started for the staircase.
twitchingnounUS /ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ/
a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Signore,” he said, his lips twitching.
UNBIDDEN
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From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNBIDDEN GUEST THE inarticulate voice of the crowd had grown to a roar and the ominous note Tarsis caught was now a distinct expression of horror.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few steps and they were face to face with Sandro.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It rose above the tittle-chat, the tinkling of wine-glasses, the laughter and all the clack and fizzle of the gay assemblage, sending the guests to the windows and bringing the music to a stop.
wine-glasses
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From this reading It rose above the tittle-chat, the tinkling of wine-glasses, the laughter and all the clack and fizzle of the gay assemblage, sending the guests to the windows and bringing the music to a stop.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few steps and they were face to face with Sandro.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I beg your pardon, Signore,” he said, his lips twitching.
