used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The above name has been given to one of the geysers of California, that group of boiling springs, now famous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
baptizedadjectiveUS /bæpˈtaɪzd/
having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
From this reading Indeed, the whole region has been baptized with Satanic nomenclature.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The above name has been given to one of the geysers of California, that group of boiling springs, now famous.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Seeing some black water rushing from a fountain, from which the people of the neighborhood and tourists dip up genuine ink, we were told it was the "Devil's Ink-stand."
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading The above name has been given to one of the geysers of California, that group of boiling springs, now famous.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading The above name has been given to one of the geysers of California, that group of boiling springs, now famous.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
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 THE DEVIL'S GRIST-MILL.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading Seeing some black water rushing from a fountain, from which the people of the neighborhood and tourists dip up genuine ink, we were told it was the "Devil's Ink-stand."
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The above name has been given to one of the geysers of California, that group of boiling springs, now famous.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Seeing some black water rushing from a fountain, from which the people of the neighborhood and tourists dip up genuine ink, we were told it was the "Devil's Ink-stand."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Seeing some black water rushing from a fountain, from which the people of the neighborhood and tourists dip up genuine ink, we were told it was the "Devil's Ink-stand."
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Seeing some black water rushing from a fountain, from which the people of the neighborhood and tourists dip up genuine ink, we were told it was the "Devil's Ink-stand."
geysersnounUS /ˈɡaɪzərz/
plural of “geyser” — a spring that discharges hot water and steam
From this reading The above name has been given to one of the geysers of California, that group of boiling springs, now famous.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The above name has been given to one of the geysers of California, that group of boiling springs, now famous.
GRIST-MILL
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From this reading THE DEVIL'S GRIST-MILL.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The above name has been given to one of the geysers of California, that group of boiling springs, now famous.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The above name has been given to one of the geysers of California, that group of boiling springs, now famous.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the whole region has been baptized with Satanic nomenclature.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading Seeing some black water rushing from a fountain, from which the people of the neighborhood and tourists dip up genuine ink, we were told it was the "Devil's Ink-stand."
Ink-stand
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From this reading Seeing some black water rushing from a fountain, from which the people of the neighborhood and tourists dip up genuine ink, we were told it was the "Devil's Ink-stand."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
Mush-pot
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From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The above name has been given to one of the geysers of California, that group of boiling springs, now famous.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Seeing some black water rushing from a fountain, from which the people of the neighborhood and tourists dip up genuine ink, we were told it was the "Devil's Ink-stand."
nomenclaturenounUS /ˈnoʊmənkleɪtʃər/
a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline
From this reading Indeed, the whole region has been baptized with Satanic nomenclature.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The above name has been given to one of the geysers of California, that group of boiling springs, now famous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The above name has been given to one of the geysers of California, that group of boiling springs, now famous.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The above name has been given to one of the geysers of California, that group of boiling springs, now famous.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Seeing some black water rushing from a fountain, from which the people of the neighborhood and tourists dip up genuine ink, we were told it was the "Devil's Ink-stand."
PulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Indeed, the whole region has been baptized with Satanic nomenclature.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Seeing some black water rushing from a fountain, from which the people of the neighborhood and tourists dip up genuine ink, we were told it was the "Devil's Ink-stand."
SatanicadjectiveUS /səˈtænɪk/
extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
From this reading Indeed, the whole region has been baptized with Satanic nomenclature.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing some black water rushing from a fountain, from which the people of the neighborhood and tourists dip up genuine ink, we were told it was the "Devil's Ink-stand."
do one's shopping
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Seeing some black water rushing from a fountain, from which the people of the neighborhood and tourists dip up genuine ink, we were told it was the "Devil's Ink-stand."
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading The above name has been given to one of the geysers of California, that group of boiling springs, now famous.
Tea-kettle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The above name has been given to one of the geysers of California, that group of boiling springs, now famous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEVIL'S GRIST-MILL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The above name has been given to one of the geysers of California, that group of boiling springs, now famous.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Seeing some black water rushing from a fountain, from which the people of the neighborhood and tourists dip up genuine ink, we were told it was the "Devil's Ink-stand."
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading Seeing some black water rushing from a fountain, from which the people of the neighborhood and tourists dip up genuine ink, we were told it was the "Devil's Ink-stand."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Seeing some black water rushing from a fountain, from which the people of the neighborhood and tourists dip up genuine ink, we were told it was the "Devil's Ink-stand."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
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 Seeing some black water rushing from a fountain, from which the people of the neighborhood and tourists dip up genuine ink, we were told it was the "Devil's Ink-stand."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Seeing some black water rushing from a fountain, from which the people of the neighborhood and tourists dip up genuine ink, we were told it was the "Devil's Ink-stand."
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading The guide showed us what he called the "Devil's Mush-pot," the "Devil's Pulpit," the "Devil's Machine Shop," and, hearing a shrill whistle in the distance, we were informed it was the "Devil's Tea-kettle."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Indeed, the whole region has been baptized with Satanic nomenclature.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, the whole region has been baptized with Satanic nomenclature.
