used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
AlanounUS /ˈælə/
a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost at the same moment I caught sight of the head of the monstrous animal which had caused the disaster.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Almost at the same moment I caught sight of the head of the monstrous animal which had caused the disaster.
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 It was as massive as that of an elephant or mammoth; and the awful arm resembled a trunk, but was of incredible size.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading It was as massive as that of an elephant or mammoth; and the awful arm resembled a trunk, but was of incredible size.
baboonnounUS /bəˈbuːn/
large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was as massive as that of an elephant or mammoth; and the awful arm resembled a trunk, but was of incredible size.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Almost at the same moment I caught sight of the head of the monstrous animal which had caused the disaster.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Almost at the same moment I caught sight of the head of the monstrous animal which had caused the disaster.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Moreover, it was covered with sucking mouths or disks.
crashedverbUS /kræʃt/
past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Almost at the same moment I caught sight of the head of the monstrous animal which had caused the disaster.
disksnounUS /dɪsks/
plural of “disk” — something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading Moreover, it was covered with sucking mouths or disks.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading It was as massive as that of an elephant or mammoth; and the awful arm resembled a trunk, but was of incredible size.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Almost at the same moment I caught sight of the head of the monstrous animal which had caused the disaster.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Almost at the same moment I caught sight of the head of the monstrous animal which had caused the disaster.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Almost at the same moment I caught sight of the head of the monstrous animal which had caused the disaster.
inarticulateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjələt/
without or deprived of the use of speech or words
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading It was as massive as that of an elephant or mammoth; and the awful arm resembled a trunk, but was of incredible size.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as massive as that of an elephant or mammoth; and the awful arm resembled a trunk, but was of incredible size.
Juba
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From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
mammothadjectiveUS /ˈmæməθ/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading It was as massive as that of an elephant or mammoth; and the awful arm resembled a trunk, but was of incredible size.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading It was as massive as that of an elephant or mammoth; and the awful arm resembled a trunk, but was of incredible size.
a particular point in time
From this reading Almost at the same moment I caught sight of the head of the monstrous animal which had caused the disaster.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading Almost at the same moment I caught sight of the head of the monstrous animal which had caused the disaster.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, it was covered with sucking mouths or disks.
used to form the superlative
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Moreover, it was covered with sucking mouths or disks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was as massive as that of an elephant or mammoth; and the awful arm resembled a trunk, but was of incredible size.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading It was as massive as that of an elephant or mammoth; and the awful arm resembled a trunk, but was of incredible size.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Almost at the same moment I caught sight of the head of the monstrous animal which had caused the disaster.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
transport commercially
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Almost at the same moment I caught sight of the head of the monstrous animal which had caused the disaster.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading It was as massive as that of an elephant or mammoth; and the awful arm resembled a trunk, but was of incredible size.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
suckingnounUS /ˈsʌkɪŋ/
the act of sucking
From this reading Moreover, it was covered with sucking mouths or disks.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was as massive as that of an elephant or mammoth; and the awful arm resembled a trunk, but was of incredible size.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
tippedadjectiveUS /tɪpt/
having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading It was as massive as that of an elephant or mammoth; and the awful arm resembled a trunk, but was of incredible size.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
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 DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Almost at the same moment I caught sight of the head of the monstrous animal which had caused the disaster.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
which person or people
From this reading Ala was visible, as the machine sank lower, and crashed through the branches, clinging to an upright on the sloping deck, while Juba, who hung on like a huge baboon, was helping her to maintain her place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM The deck of the air ship was tipped up at an angle of forty-five degrees by the pressure, and with inarticulate cries most of those on board tumbled off, some falling into the water and some disappearing amidst the tangled vegetation.
