used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The place was like an evil caldron steaming with a brew whose ingredients had been culled from the back corners of three planets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The place was like an evil caldron steaming with a brew whose ingredients had been culled from the back corners of three planets.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The place was like an evil caldron steaming with a brew whose ingredients had been culled from the back corners of three planets.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead man following silently behind him.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead man following silently behind him.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Most of the big room lay obscured behind a shimmering veil of tobacco smoke and the sweet, heavy fumes of Martian Devil's Egg.
BlastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead man following silently behind him.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead man following silently behind him.
brewverbUS /bruː/
prepare by brewing
From this reading The place was like an evil caldron steaming with a brew whose ingredients had been culled from the back corners of three planets.
caldronnoun
a very large pot that is used for boiling
From this reading The place was like an evil caldron steaming with a brew whose ingredients had been culled from the back corners of three planets.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The place was like an evil caldron steaming with a brew whose ingredients had been culled from the back corners of three planets.
culledverbUS /kʌld/
past form of “cull” — remove something that has been rejected
From this reading The place was like an evil caldron steaming with a brew whose ingredients had been culled from the back corners of three planets.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead man following silently behind him.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead man following silently behind him.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Most of the big room lay obscured behind a shimmering veil of tobacco smoke and the sweet, heavy fumes of Martian Devil's Egg.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading His fear-borne gaze traveled into the dimly illumined Venusian gin mill.
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 Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead man following silently behind him.
easedadjectiveUS /iːzd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead man following silently behind him.
EggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading Most of the big room lay obscured behind a shimmering veil of tobacco smoke and the sweet, heavy fumes of Martian Devil's Egg.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The place was like an evil caldron steaming with a brew whose ingredients had been culled from the back corners of three planets.
fear-borne
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From this reading His fear-borne gaze traveled into the dimly illumined Venusian gin mill.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead man following silently behind him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The place was like an evil caldron steaming with a brew whose ingredients had been culled from the back corners of three planets.
fumesnounUS /fjuːmz/
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
From this reading Most of the big room lay obscured behind a shimmering veil of tobacco smoke and the sweet, heavy fumes of Martian Devil's Egg.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead man following silently behind him.
a long fixed look
From this reading His fear-borne gaze traveled into the dimly illumined Venusian gin mill.
ginnounUS /dʒɪn/
strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
From this reading His fear-borne gaze traveled into the dimly illumined Venusian gin mill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The place was like an evil caldron steaming with a brew whose ingredients had been culled from the back corners of three planets.
haresnounUS /herz/
plural of “hare” — swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Most of the big room lay obscured behind a shimmering veil of tobacco smoke and the sweet, heavy fumes of Martian Devil's Egg.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead man following silently behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead man following silently behind him.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading His fear-borne gaze traveled into the dimly illumined Venusian gin mill.
ingredientsnounUS /ˌɪnˈɡriːdiənts/
plural of “ingredient” — a component of a mixture or compound
From this reading The place was like an evil caldron steaming with a brew whose ingredients had been culled from the back corners of three planets.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead man following silently behind him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His fear-borne gaze traveled into the dimly illumined Venusian gin mill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Most of the big room lay obscured behind a shimmering veil of tobacco smoke and the sweet, heavy fumes of Martian Devil's Egg.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead man following silently behind him.
MartiannounUS /ˈmɑːrʃən/
imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
From this reading Most of the big room lay obscured behind a shimmering veil of tobacco smoke and the sweet, heavy fumes of Martian Devil's Egg.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading His fear-borne gaze traveled into the dimly illumined Venusian gin mill.
a particular point in time
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the big room lay obscured behind a shimmering veil of tobacco smoke and the sweet, heavy fumes of Martian Devil's Egg.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading Most of the big room lay obscured behind a shimmering veil of tobacco smoke and the sweet, heavy fumes of Martian Devil's Egg.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead man following silently behind him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead man following silently behind him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place was like an evil caldron steaming with a brew whose ingredients had been culled from the back corners of three planets.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading The place was like an evil caldron steaming with a brew whose ingredients had been culled from the back corners of three planets.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Most of the big room lay obscured behind a shimmering veil of tobacco smoke and the sweet, heavy fumes of Martian Devil's Egg.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading Most of the big room lay obscured behind a shimmering veil of tobacco smoke and the sweet, heavy fumes of Martian Devil's Egg.
without speaking
From this reading Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead man following silently behind him.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Most of the big room lay obscured behind a shimmering veil of tobacco smoke and the sweet, heavy fumes of Martian Devil's Egg.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading The place was like an evil caldron steaming with a brew whose ingredients had been culled from the back corners of three planets.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Most of the big room lay obscured behind a shimmering veil of tobacco smoke and the sweet, heavy fumes of Martian Devil's Egg.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The place was like an evil caldron steaming with a brew whose ingredients had been culled from the back corners of three planets.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Most of the big room lay obscured behind a shimmering veil of tobacco smoke and the sweet, heavy fumes of Martian Devil's Egg.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading His fear-borne gaze traveled into the dimly illumined Venusian gin mill.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Most of the big room lay obscured behind a shimmering veil of tobacco smoke and the sweet, heavy fumes of Martian Devil's Egg.
Venusian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His fear-borne gaze traveled into the dimly illumined Venusian gin mill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
belonging to which person
From this reading The place was like an evil caldron steaming with a brew whose ingredients had been culled from the back corners of three planets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
