aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading An easier method for its preservation, by means of the woods that were promptly discovered, he adopted, however, very soon.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All those long dark hours he served his altar flame with fuel gathered for the purpose.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading All those long dark hours he served his altar flame with fuel gathered for the purpose.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An easier method for its preservation, by means of the woods that were promptly discovered, he adopted, however, very soon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
anthracitenounUS /ˈænθrəsaɪt/
a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Each day that was ushered in and closed by the island's haunting wails and chorus, now beheld some new development in the plans that Grenville was laying.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An easier method for its preservation, by means of the woods that were promptly discovered, he adopted, however, very soon.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading Each day that was ushered in and closed by the island's haunting wails and chorus, now beheld some new development in the plans that Grenville was laying.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Each day that was ushered in and closed by the island's haunting wails and chorus, now beheld some new development in the plans that Grenville was laying.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
conjuredverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒərd/
past form of “conjure” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading All those long dark hours he served his altar flame with fuel gathered for the purpose.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Each day that was ushered in and closed by the island's haunting wails and chorus, now beheld some new development in the plans that Grenville was laying.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Each day that was ushered in and closed by the island's haunting wails and chorus, now beheld some new development in the plans that Grenville was laying.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading An easier method for its preservation, by means of the woods that were promptly discovered, he adopted, however, very soon.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each day that was ushered in and closed by the island's haunting wails and chorus, now beheld some new development in the plans that Grenville was laying.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading An easier method for its preservation, by means of the woods that were promptly discovered, he adopted, however, very soon.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading All those long dark hours he served his altar flame with fuel gathered for the purpose.
flintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All those long dark hours he served his altar flame with fuel gathered for the purpose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading All those long dark hours he served his altar flame with fuel gathered for the purpose.
brought together in one place
From this reading All those long dark hours he served his altar flame with fuel gathered for the purpose.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
Grenville
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From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading Each day that was ushered in and closed by the island's haunting wails and chorus, now beheld some new development in the plans that Grenville was laying.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All those long dark hours he served his altar flame with fuel gathered for the purpose.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading All those long dark hours he served his altar flame with fuel gathered for the purpose.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading An easier method for its preservation, by means of the woods that were promptly discovered, he adopted, however, very soon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
island'snounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
possessive form of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Each day that was ushered in and closed by the island's haunting wails and chorus, now beheld some new development in the plans that Grenville was laying.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading An easier method for its preservation, by means of the woods that were promptly discovered, he adopted, however, very soon.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Each day that was ushered in and closed by the island's haunting wails and chorus, now beheld some new development in the plans that Grenville was laying.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading An easier method for its preservation, by means of the woods that were promptly discovered, he adopted, however, very soon.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading An easier method for its preservation, by means of the woods that were promptly discovered, he adopted, however, very soon.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Each day that was ushered in and closed by the island's haunting wails and chorus, now beheld some new development in the plans that Grenville was laying.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Each day that was ushered in and closed by the island's haunting wails and chorus, now beheld some new development in the plans that Grenville was laying.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Each day that was ushered in and closed by the island's haunting wails and chorus, now beheld some new development in the plans that Grenville was laying.
POACHERnounUS /ˈpoʊtʃər/
someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading An easier method for its preservation, by means of the woods that were promptly discovered, he adopted, however, very soon.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading An easier method for its preservation, by means of the woods that were promptly discovered, he adopted, however, very soon.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading All those long dark hours he served his altar flame with fuel gathered for the purpose.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading All those long dark hours he served his altar flame with fuel gathered for the purpose.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Each day that was ushered in and closed by the island's haunting wails and chorus, now beheld some new development in the plans that Grenville was laying.
in the near future
From this reading An easier method for its preservation, by means of the woods that were promptly discovered, he adopted, however, very soon.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All those long dark hours he served his altar flame with fuel gathered for the purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
tufanounUS /ˈtuːfə/
a soft porous rock consisting of calcium carbonate deposited from springs rich in lime
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Each day that was ushered in and closed by the island's haunting wails and chorus, now beheld some new development in the plans that Grenville was laying.
precisely as stated
From this reading An easier method for its preservation, by means of the woods that were promptly discovered, he adopted, however, very soon.
wailsnounUS /weɪlz/
plural of “wail” — a cry of sorrow and grief
From this reading Each day that was ushered in and closed by the island's haunting wails and chorus, now beheld some new development in the plans that Grenville was laying.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All those long dark hours he served his altar flame with fuel gathered for the purpose.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE MASTER POACHER There were woods in abundance about the base of the tufa cliff that would burn almost as slowly and retain their glow about as long as the hardest of anthracite coal.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it was not on these that Grenville depended, that particular night, to maintain the fire he had conjured from flint and steel.
