used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ISLAND SINKS From the crater of the volcano a great mass of flame and smoke belched toward the sky.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The earth was rocking in the throes of an earthquake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ISLAND SINKS From the crater of the volcano a great mass of flame and smoke belched toward the sky.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading While Bomba was still trying to gather his wits together and determine what he should do, the house of Japazy split apart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
belchedverbUS /beltʃt/
past form of “belch” — expel gas from the stomach
From this reading THE ISLAND SINKS From the crater of the volcano a great mass of flame and smoke belched toward the sky.
Bomba
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From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The fearful explosions still continued, and with every one, that dreadful column of flame mounted higher and the rivers of redhot lava increased in volume.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The fearful explosions still continued, and with every one, that dreadful column of flame mounted higher and the rivers of redhot lava increased in volume.
craternounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading THE ISLAND SINKS From the crater of the volcano a great mass of flame and smoke belched toward the sky.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading While Bomba was still trying to gather his wits together and determine what he should do, the house of Japazy split apart.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading While Bomba was still trying to gather his wits together and determine what he should do, the house of Japazy split apart.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The fearful explosions still continued, and with every one, that dreadful column of flame mounted higher and the rivers of redhot lava increased in volume.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The earth was rocking in the throes of an earthquake.
earthquakenounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading The earth was rocking in the throes of an earthquake.
divisible by two
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
explosionsnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒənz/
plural of “explosion” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading The fearful explosions still continued, and with every one, that dreadful column of flame mounted higher and the rivers of redhot lava increased in volume.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading The fearful explosions still continued, and with every one, that dreadful column of flame mounted higher and the rivers of redhot lava increased in volume.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading THE ISLAND SINKS From the crater of the volcano a great mass of flame and smoke belched toward the sky.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ISLAND SINKS From the crater of the volcano a great mass of flame and smoke belched toward the sky.
assemble or get together
From this reading While Bomba was still trying to gather his wits together and determine what he should do, the house of Japazy split apart.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE ISLAND SINKS From the crater of the volcano a great mass of flame and smoke belched toward the sky.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Bomba was still trying to gather his wits together and determine what he should do, the house of Japazy split apart.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The fearful explosions still continued, and with every one, that dreadful column of flame mounted higher and the rivers of redhot lava increased in volume.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Bomba was still trying to gather his wits together and determine what he should do, the house of Japazy split apart.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading While Bomba was still trying to gather his wits together and determine what he should do, the house of Japazy split apart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The fearful explosions still continued, and with every one, that dreadful column of flame mounted higher and the rivers of redhot lava increased in volume.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE ISLAND SINKS From the crater of the volcano a great mass of flame and smoke belched toward the sky.
Japazy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Bomba was still trying to gather his wits together and determine what he should do, the house of Japazy split apart.
lavanounUS /ˈlɑːvə/
rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading THE ISLAND SINKS From the crater of the volcano a great mass of flame and smoke belched toward the sky.
moltenadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊltən/
reduced to liquid form by heating
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The fearful explosions still continued, and with every one, that dreadful column of flame mounted higher and the rivers of redhot lava increased in volume.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ISLAND SINKS From the crater of the volcano a great mass of flame and smoke belched toward the sky.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The fearful explosions still continued, and with every one, that dreadful column of flame mounted higher and the rivers of redhot lava increased in volume.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
redhot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fearful explosions still continued, and with every one, that dreadful column of flame mounted higher and the rivers of redhot lava increased in volume.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading The earth was rocking in the throes of an earthquake.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading While Bomba was still trying to gather his wits together and determine what he should do, the house of Japazy split apart.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
SINKSnounUS /sɪŋks/
plural of “sink” — plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
From this reading THE ISLAND SINKS From the crater of the volcano a great mass of flame and smoke belched toward the sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE ISLAND SINKS From the crater of the volcano a great mass of flame and smoke belched toward the sky.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading THE ISLAND SINKS From the crater of the volcano a great mass of flame and smoke belched toward the sky.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading While Bomba was still trying to gather his wits together and determine what he should do, the house of Japazy split apart.
not in physical motion
From this reading The fearful explosions still continued, and with every one, that dreadful column of flame mounted higher and the rivers of redhot lava increased in volume.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fearful explosions still continued, and with every one, that dreadful column of flame mounted higher and the rivers of redhot lava increased in volume.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ISLAND SINKS From the crater of the volcano a great mass of flame and smoke belched toward the sky.
throesnounUS /θroʊz/
violent pangs of suffering
From this reading The earth was rocking in the throes of an earthquake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading While Bomba was still trying to gather his wits together and determine what he should do, the house of Japazy split apart.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE ISLAND SINKS From the crater of the volcano a great mass of flame and smoke belched toward the sky.
hard to endure
From this reading While Bomba was still trying to gather his wits together and determine what he should do, the house of Japazy split apart.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading THE ISLAND SINKS From the crater of the volcano a great mass of flame and smoke belched toward the sky.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The fearful explosions still continued, and with every one, that dreadful column of flame mounted higher and the rivers of redhot lava increased in volume.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The earth was rocking in the throes of an earthquake.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading While Bomba was still trying to gather his wits together and determine what he should do, the house of Japazy split apart.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the peak rivers were forming, rivers of molten lava, which, even as Bomba looked, began to flow down the sides of the mountain in every direction.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Bomba was still trying to gather his wits together and determine what he should do, the house of Japazy split apart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fearful explosions still continued, and with every one, that dreadful column of flame mounted higher and the rivers of redhot lava increased in volume.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading While Bomba was still trying to gather his wits together and determine what he should do, the house of Japazy split apart.
