adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they are blotted out.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
blottedverbUS /ˈblɑːtəd/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading But they are blotted out.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they are blotted out.
DarknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Darkness rests upon Tom-All-Alone’s.
Dilating
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From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
fillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
HimpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Stop Him!
horribleadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəbəl/
provoking horror
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
humsnounUS /hʌmz/
plural of “hum” — the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
nauseousadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːʃəs/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But they are blotted out.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Darkness rests upon Tom-All-Alone’s.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
StopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Stop Him!
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
swelledadjectiveUS /sweld/
feeling self-importance
From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they are blotted out.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
Tom-All-Alone's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Darkness rests upon Tom-All-Alone’s.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Darkness rests upon Tom-All-Alone’s.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dilating and dilating since the sun went down last night, it has gradually swelled until it fills every void in the place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
winkingnounUS /ˈwɪŋkɪŋ/
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
winksnounUS /wɪŋks/
plural of “wink” — a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For a time there were some dungeon lights burning, as the lamp of life hums in Tom-all-Alone’s, heavily, heavily, in the nauseous air, and winking—as that lamp, too, winks in Tom-all-Alone’s—at many horrible things.
