used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading By degrees approaching the canoe his alarm subsided, for although it burned it was not injured; the canvas of the sail was not even scorched.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading By degrees approaching the canoe his alarm subsided, for although it burned it was not injured; the canvas of the sail was not even scorched.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading By degrees approaching the canoe his alarm subsided, for although it burned it was not injured; the canvas of the sail was not even scorched.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His body would not obey his will.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading By degrees approaching the canoe his alarm subsided, for although it burned it was not injured; the canvas of the sail was not even scorched.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By degrees approaching the canoe his alarm subsided, for although it burned it was not injured; the canvas of the sail was not even scorched.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading By degrees approaching the canoe his alarm subsided, for although it burned it was not injured; the canvas of the sail was not even scorched.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading By degrees approaching the canoe his alarm subsided, for although it burned it was not injured; the canvas of the sail was not even scorched.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading By degrees approaching the canoe his alarm subsided, for although it burned it was not injured; the canvas of the sail was not even scorched.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In reality he did move, but more slowly than when he walked.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading When he got to it the flames had disappeared; like Jack-o'-the-lantern, the phosphoric fire receded from him.
divisible by two
From this reading By degrees approaching the canoe his alarm subsided, for although it burned it was not injured; the canvas of the sail was not even scorched.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
Felix
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From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
FIERYadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
start firing a weapon
From this reading When he got to it the flames had disappeared; like Jack-o'-the-lantern, the phosphoric fire receded from him.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading When he got to it the flames had disappeared; like Jack-o'-the-lantern, the phosphoric fire receded from him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By degrees approaching the canoe his alarm subsided, for although it burned it was not injured; the canvas of the sail was not even scorched.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When he got to it the flames had disappeared; like Jack-o'-the-lantern, the phosphoric fire receded from him.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he got to it the flames had disappeared; like Jack-o'-the-lantern, the phosphoric fire receded from him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he got to it the flames had disappeared; like Jack-o'-the-lantern, the phosphoric fire receded from him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading By degrees approaching the canoe his alarm subsided, for although it burned it was not injured; the canvas of the sail was not even scorched.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By degrees approaching the canoe his alarm subsided, for although it burned it was not injured; the canvas of the sail was not even scorched.
Jack-o
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From this reading When he got to it the flames had disappeared; like Jack-o'-the-lantern, the phosphoric fire receded from him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When he got to it the flames had disappeared; like Jack-o'-the-lantern, the phosphoric fire receded from him.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In reality he did move, but more slowly than when he walked.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In reality he did move, but more slowly than when he walked.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
numbadjectiveUS /nʌm/
lacking sensation
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
be obedient to
From this reading His body would not obey his will.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By degrees approaching the canoe his alarm subsided, for although it burned it was not injured; the canvas of the sail was not even scorched.
phosphoricadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːsfərɪk/
containing or characteristic of phosphorus
From this reading When he got to it the flames had disappeared; like Jack-o'-the-lantern, the phosphoric fire receded from him.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading In reality he did move, but more slowly than when he walked.
recededverbUS /rəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “recede” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading When he got to it the flames had disappeared; like Jack-o'-the-lantern, the phosphoric fire receded from him.
move upward
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading By degrees approaching the canoe his alarm subsided, for although it burned it was not injured; the canvas of the sail was not even scorched.
scorchedadjectiveUS /skɔːrtʃt/
Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.
From this reading By degrees approaching the canoe his alarm subsided, for although it burned it was not injured; the canvas of the sail was not even scorched.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading In reality he did move, but more slowly than when he walked.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading By degrees approaching the canoe his alarm subsided, for although it burned it was not injured; the canvas of the sail was not even scorched.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In reality he did move, but more slowly than when he walked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
the-lantern
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From this reading When he got to it the flames had disappeared; like Jack-o'-the-lantern, the phosphoric fire receded from him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
VAPOURSnoun
a state of depression
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading In reality he did move, but more slowly than when he walked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By degrees approaching the canoe his alarm subsided, for although it burned it was not injured; the canvas of the sail was not even scorched.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
at the time that
From this reading In reality he did move, but more slowly than when he walked.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His body would not obey his will.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading FIERY VAPOURS Felix tried to run, but his feet would not rise from the ground; his limbs were numb as in a nightmare; he could not get there.
