used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was of metal, and by a skilful adjustment of jets was made to appear as if all aflame.
adjustmentnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading It was of metal, and by a skilful adjustment of jets was made to appear as if all aflame.
aflameadjectiveUS /əˈfleɪm/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading It was of metal, and by a skilful adjustment of jets was made to appear as if all aflame.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a moment, for the emblem to make its full impression, Dennis stepped out before them all, his face lighted up by the luminous cross.
(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 It was of metal, and by a skilful adjustment of jets was made to appear as if all aflame.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was of metal, and by a skilful adjustment of jets was made to appear as if all aflame.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was of metal, and by a skilful adjustment of jets was made to appear as if all aflame.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
auditorsnounUS /ˈɑːdətərz/
plural of “auditor” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After a moment, for the emblem to make its full impression, Dennis stepped out before them all, his face lighted up by the luminous cross.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was of metal, and by a skilful adjustment of jets was made to appear as if all aflame.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
Christine
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From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
Christine's
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From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
travel across or pass over
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
Dennis
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From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
emblemnounUS /ˈembləm/
special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading After a moment, for the emblem to make its full impression, Dennis stepped out before them all, his face lighted up by the luminous cross.
EMERGENCYnounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
divisible by two
From this reading It seemed a living, vivid refutation of Christine's words, and even she turned pale.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading After a moment, for the emblem to make its full impression, Dennis stepped out before them all, his face lighted up by the luminous cross.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After a moment, for the emblem to make its full impression, Dennis stepped out before them all, his face lighted up by the luminous cross.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading After a moment, for the emblem to make its full impression, Dennis stepped out before them all, his face lighted up by the luminous cross.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was of metal, and by a skilful adjustment of jets was made to appear as if all aflame.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading After a moment, for the emblem to make its full impression, Dennis stepped out before them all, his face lighted up by the luminous cross.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was of metal, and by a skilful adjustment of jets was made to appear as if all aflame.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After a moment, for the emblem to make its full impression, Dennis stepped out before them all, his face lighted up by the luminous cross.
jetsnounUS /dʒets/
plural of “jet” — an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading It was of metal, and by a skilful adjustment of jets was made to appear as if all aflame.
set afire or burning
From this reading After a moment, for the emblem to make its full impression, Dennis stepped out before them all, his face lighted up by the luminous cross.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It seemed a living, vivid refutation of Christine's words, and even she turned pale.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading After a moment, for the emblem to make its full impression, Dennis stepped out before them all, his face lighted up by the luminous cross.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was of metal, and by a skilful adjustment of jets was made to appear as if all aflame.
engage in
From this reading After a moment, for the emblem to make its full impression, Dennis stepped out before them all, his face lighted up by the luminous cross.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading It was of metal, and by a skilful adjustment of jets was made to appear as if all aflame.
a particular point in time
From this reading After a moment, for the emblem to make its full impression, Dennis stepped out before them all, his face lighted up by the luminous cross.
used to form the superlative
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
others
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From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After a moment, for the emblem to make its full impression, Dennis stepped out before them all, his face lighted up by the luminous cross.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading It seemed a living, vivid refutation of Christine's words, and even she turned pale.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
refutationnounUS /ˌrefjuːˈteɪʃən/
the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
From this reading It seemed a living, vivid refutation of Christine's words, and even she turned pale.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed a living, vivid refutation of Christine's words, and even she turned pale.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading It was of metal, and by a skilful adjustment of jets was made to appear as if all aflame.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading After a moment, for the emblem to make its full impression, Dennis stepped out before them all, his face lighted up by the luminous cross.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After a moment, for the emblem to make its full impression, Dennis stepped out before them all, his face lighted up by the luminous cross.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After a moment, for the emblem to make its full impression, Dennis stepped out before them all, his face lighted up by the luminous cross.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading It seemed a living, vivid refutation of Christine's words, and even she turned pale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EQUAL TO AN EMERGENCY The fiery cross that so awed Christine and her little group of auditors was to be the closing scene of the evening entertainment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
the words that are spoken
From this reading While the others were intent on Christine's words, and she in the interest of her theme had quite forgotten him, Dennis made all his arrangements, and at the critical point narrated in the preceding chapter he turned on the gas with the most startling effect.
