used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I can hear drums too, as if from a long distance away!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I can hear drums too, as if from a long distance away!"
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can hear drums too, as if from a long distance away!"
chantverbUS /tʃænt/
recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm
From this reading "It's a chant!" whispered Lorinda.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading In the midst of checking over the few remaining objects in the chest, Lorinda suddenly raised her head.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading In the midst of checking over the few remaining objects in the chest, Lorinda suddenly raised her head.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "Listen!" she commanded.
a small house with a single story
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "I can hear drums too, as if from a long distance away!"
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
drumsnounUS /drʌmz/
plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading "I can hear drums too, as if from a long distance away!"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the midst of checking over the few remaining objects in the chest, Lorinda suddenly raised her head.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In the midst of checking over the few remaining objects in the chest, Lorinda suddenly raised her head.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I can hear drums too, as if from a long distance away!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the midst of checking over the few remaining objects in the chest, Lorinda suddenly raised her head.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can hear drums too, as if from a long distance away!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I can hear drums too, as if from a long distance away!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the midst of checking over the few remaining objects in the chest, Lorinda suddenly raised her head.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's a chant!" whispered Lorinda.
hear with intention
From this reading "Listen!" she commanded.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "I can hear drums too, as if from a long distance away!"
Lorinda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the midst of checking over the few remaining objects in the chest, Lorinda suddenly raised her head.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of checking over the few remaining objects in the chest, Lorinda suddenly raised her head.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In the midst of checking over the few remaining objects in the chest, Lorinda suddenly raised her head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the midst of checking over the few remaining objects in the chest, Lorinda suddenly raised her head.
and nothing more
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the midst of checking over the few remaining objects in the chest, Lorinda suddenly raised her head.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading In the midst of checking over the few remaining objects in the chest, Lorinda suddenly raised her head.
not used up
From this reading In the midst of checking over the few remaining objects in the chest, Lorinda suddenly raised her head.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Listen!" she commanded.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading In the midst of checking over the few remaining objects in the chest, Lorinda suddenly raised her head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the midst of checking over the few remaining objects in the chest, Lorinda suddenly raised her head.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I can hear drums too, as if from a long distance away!"
precisely as stated
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "It's a chant!" whispered Lorinda.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading At first, Penny could distinguish only the whistle of the wind, then she became aware of a low rumbling murmur which seemed to come from the very walls of the cottage.
