aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was warm, and the light, furnished by what appeared to be luminous vegetation, was about that of twilight.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was warm, and the light, furnished by what appeared to be luminous vegetation, was about that of twilight.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was warm, and the light, furnished by what appeared to be luminous vegetation, was about that of twilight.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
centersnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “center” — an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
clumpsnounUS /klʌmps/
plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
damnedadjectiveUS /dæmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "No, I'm damned if I can," said Tommy.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
Dodd
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From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
earthward
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From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading It was warm, and the light, furnished by what appeared to be luminous vegetation, was about that of twilight.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
the act of departing
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
I'm
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From this reading "No, I'm damned if I can," said Tommy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "No, I'm damned if I can," said Tommy.
illimitableadjective
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was warm, and the light, furnished by what appeared to be luminous vegetation, was about that of twilight.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading It was warm, and the light, furnished by what appeared to be luminous vegetation, was about that of twilight.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
used to form the superlative
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
in motion
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, I'm damned if I can," said Tommy.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
phosphorescentadjective
emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No, I'm damned if I can," said Tommy.
sang-froidnoun
great coolness and composure under strain
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
express in words
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
not in physical motion
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was warm, and the light, furnished by what appeared to be luminous vegetation, was about that of twilight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
Tommy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, I'm damned if I can," said Tommy.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was warm, and the light, furnished by what appeared to be luminous vegetation, was about that of twilight.
UndergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
directed up
From this reading They were still seated on the red grass, gazing about them at what looked like an illimitable plain, and upward into depths of darkness.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading It was warm, and the light, furnished by what appeared to be luminous vegetation, was about that of twilight.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It was warm, and the light, furnished by what appeared to be luminous vegetation, was about that of twilight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
at the time that
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On every side were clumps of trees and shrubs, which formed centers of phosphorescent illumination, but for the most part the land was open, and here and there human figures appeared, moving with head down and arms hanging earthward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Ten Miles Underground_ "What I was going to say when we were interrupted, was, 'Can you beat it?'" Jimmy Dodd observed, with admirable sang-froid.
