afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
ammonianounUS /əˈmoʊnjə/
a water solution of ammonia
From this reading “Too much carbon dioxide and ammonia in there,” he said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
breathsnounUS /breθs/
plural of “breath” — the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Shearwater lifted up his large face and took two or three deep breaths.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
carbonnounUS /ˈkɑːrbən/
an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
From this reading “Too much carbon dioxide and ammonia in there,” he said.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
Coleman
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From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Shearwater lifted up his large face and took two or three deep breaths.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
deplorableadjectiveUS /dɪˈplɔːrəbəl/
bad; unfortunate
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
dexterouslyadverb
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
dioxidenounUS /daɪˈɑːksaɪd/
an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule
From this reading “Too much carbon dioxide and ammonia in there,” he said.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
ejectedverbUS /ɪˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “eject” — put out or expel from a place
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
empest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
divisible by two
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading Lypiatt had turned his eyes heavenwards.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Shearwater lifted up his large face and took two or three deep breaths.
brought together in one place
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lypiatt had turned his eyes heavenwards.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Too much carbon dioxide and ammonia in there,” he said.
heavenwardsadverb
toward heaven
From this reading Lypiatt had turned his eyes heavenwards.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shearwater lifted up his large face and took two or three deep breaths.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Shearwater lifted up his large face and took two or three deep breaths.
held up in the air
From this reading Shearwater lifted up his large face and took two or three deep breaths.
Lypiatt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lypiatt had turned his eyes heavenwards.
Mercaptan
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From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
in motion
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Too much carbon dioxide and ammonia in there,” he said.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Shearwater lifted up his large face and took two or three deep breaths.
parriedverbUS /ˈperid/
inflected form of “parry” — impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
prodverbUS /prɑːd/
to push against gently
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Too much carbon dioxide and ammonia in there,” he said.
Shearwaternoun
long-winged oceanic bird that in flight skims close to the waves
From this reading Shearwater lifted up his large face and took two or three deep breaths.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Too much carbon dioxide and ammonia in there,” he said.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Shearwater lifted up his large face and took two or three deep breaths.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Too much carbon dioxide and ammonia in there,” he said.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Shearwater lifted up his large face and took two or three deep breaths.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading One after another, they engaged themselves in the revolving doors of the restaurant, trotted round in the moving cage of glass and ejected themselves into the coolness and darkness of the street.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Lypiatt had turned his eyes heavenwards.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Shearwater lifted up his large face and took two or three deep breaths.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Shearwater lifted up his large face and took two or three deep breaths.
at the time that
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “It is unfortunate that when two or three are gathered together in God’s name, or even in the more civilized name of Mercaptan of the delicious middle,” Mercaptan dexterously parried the prod which Coleman aimed at him, “it is altogether deplorable that they should necessarily empest the air.”
