used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I could not steady my nerves under such a dread agitation.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading I could not steady my nerves under such a dread agitation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For some moments I stood still and silent, but not without trembling.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For some moments I stood still and silent, but not without trembling.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not steady my nerves under such a dread agitation.
criernounUS /ˈkraɪər/
a person who weeps
From this reading Once more the voice of the crier was heard pronouncing in triple repetition: "Wakono!
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading I could not steady my nerves under such a dread agitation.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some moments I stood still and silent, but not without trembling.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Once more the voice of the crier was heard pronouncing in triple repetition: "Wakono!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For some moments I stood still and silent, but not without trembling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once more the voice of the crier was heard pronouncing in triple repetition: "Wakono!
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading I listened, but looked not.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I listened, but looked not.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For some moments I stood still and silent, but not without trembling.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more the voice of the crier was heard pronouncing in triple repetition: "Wakono!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I could not steady my nerves under such a dread agitation.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading I could not steady my nerves under such a dread agitation.
not any; not one
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For some moments I stood still and silent, but not without trembling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more the voice of the crier was heard pronouncing in triple repetition: "Wakono!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
pronouncingverbUS /prəˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “pronounce” — speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading Once more the voice of the crier was heard pronouncing in triple repetition: "Wakono!
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading Once more the voice of the crier was heard pronouncing in triple repetition: "Wakono!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading For some moments I stood still and silent, but not without trembling.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some moments I stood still and silent, but not without trembling.
express in speech
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
make steady
From this reading I could not steady my nerves under such a dread agitation.
not in physical motion
From this reading For some moments I stood still and silent, but not without trembling.
move an implement through
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For some moments I stood still and silent, but not without trembling.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I could not steady my nerves under such a dread agitation.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
a shaky motion
From this reading For some moments I stood still and silent, but not without trembling.
tripleverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading Once more the voice of the crier was heard pronouncing in triple repetition: "Wakono!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I could not steady my nerves under such a dread agitation.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Once more the voice of the crier was heard pronouncing in triple repetition: "Wakono!
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
Wakono
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once more the voice of the crier was heard pronouncing in triple repetition: "Wakono!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was an interval of breathless silence--no one seemed to stir or speak--they were waiting the effect of the summons.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For some moments I stood still and silent, but not without trembling.
