used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE BLONDE HEAVER “ISN’T it remarkable,” asked Mrs. Bruce, “that we were just talking about the Inferno?”
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
in addition
From this reading The Nixons had also elected to walk through the Basin, meeting the stage at a point farther on.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE BLONDE HEAVER “ISN’T it remarkable,” asked Mrs. Bruce, “that we were just talking about the Inferno?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Nixons had also elected to walk through the Basin, meeting the stage at a point farther on.
BasinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading She, with her companions, had come down from the hotel into the hissing, steaming tract of the Norris Basin.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
BLONDEnounUS /blɑːnd/
a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading THE BLONDE HEAVER “ISN’T it remarkable,” asked Mrs. Bruce, “that we were just talking about the Inferno?”
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading THE BLONDE HEAVER “ISN’T it remarkable,” asked Mrs. Bruce, “that we were just talking about the Inferno?”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She, with her companions, had come down from the hotel into the hissing, steaming tract of the Norris Basin.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She, with her companions, had come down from the hotel into the hissing, steaming tract of the Norris Basin.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Deep rumblings were in their ears.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She, with her companions, had come down from the hotel into the hissing, steaming tract of the Norris Basin.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Deep rumblings were in their ears.
ebullitions
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From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading The Nixons had also elected to walk through the Basin, meeting the stage at a point farther on.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The Nixons had also elected to walk through the Basin, meeting the stage at a point farther on.
farthingnounUS /ˈfɑːrðɪŋ/
a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
forefathersnounUS /ˈfɔːrfɑːðərz/
plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She, with her companions, had come down from the hotel into the hissing, steaming tract of the Norris Basin.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She, with her companions, had come down from the hotel into the hissing, steaming tract of the Norris Basin.
HEAVERnoun
a bar used as a lever (as in twisting rope)
From this reading THE BLONDE HEAVER “ISN’T it remarkable,” asked Mrs. Bruce, “that we were just talking about the Inferno?”
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She, with her companions, had come down from the hotel into the hissing, steaming tract of the Norris Basin.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
hissingnounUS /ˈhɪsɪŋ/
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading She, with her companions, had come down from the hotel into the hissing, steaming tract of the Norris Basin.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading She, with her companions, had come down from the hotel into the hissing, steaming tract of the Norris Basin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Deep rumblings were in their ears.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
InfernonounUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnoʊ/
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading THE BLONDE HEAVER “ISN’T it remarkable,” asked Mrs. Bruce, “that we were just talking about the Inferno?”
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She, with her companions, had come down from the hotel into the hissing, steaming tract of the Norris Basin.
ISN'T
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BLONDE HEAVER “ISN’T it remarkable,” asked Mrs. Bruce, “that we were just talking about the Inferno?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BLONDE HEAVER “ISN’T it remarkable,” asked Mrs. Bruce, “that we were just talking about the Inferno?”
and nothing more
From this reading THE BLONDE HEAVER “ISN’T it remarkable,” asked Mrs. Bruce, “that we were just talking about the Inferno?”
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The Nixons had also elected to walk through the Basin, meeting the stage at a point farther on.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE BLONDE HEAVER “ISN’T it remarkable,” asked Mrs. Bruce, “that we were just talking about the Inferno?”
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
NixonsnounUS /ˈnɪksənz/
plural of “nixon” — vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in 1974 (1913-1994)
From this reading The Nixons had also elected to walk through the Basin, meeting the stage at a point farther on.
NorrisnounUS /ˈnɔːrɪs/
United States writer (1870-1902)
From this reading She, with her companions, had come down from the hotel into the hissing, steaming tract of the Norris Basin.
odorsnounUS /ˈoʊdərz/
plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She, with her companions, had come down from the hotel into the hissing, steaming tract of the Norris Basin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Nixons had also elected to walk through the Basin, meeting the stage at a point farther on.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
plank-walks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The Nixons had also elected to walk through the Basin, meeting the stage at a point farther on.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
unusual or striking
From this reading THE BLONDE HEAVER “ISN’T it remarkable,” asked Mrs. Bruce, “that we were just talking about the Inferno?”
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
rumblingsnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋz/
plural of “rumbling” — a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading Deep rumblings were in their ears.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She, with her companions, had come down from the hotel into the hissing, steaming tract of the Norris Basin.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The Nixons had also elected to walk through the Basin, meeting the stage at a point farther on.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading She, with her companions, had come down from the hotel into the hissing, steaming tract of the Norris Basin.
sulphurousadjective
of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading THE BLONDE HEAVER “ISN’T it remarkable,” asked Mrs. Bruce, “that we were just talking about the Inferno?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BLONDE HEAVER “ISN’T it remarkable,” asked Mrs. Bruce, “that we were just talking about the Inferno?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLONDE HEAVER “ISN’T it remarkable,” asked Mrs. Bruce, “that we were just talking about the Inferno?”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Deep rumblings were in their ears.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Nixons had also elected to walk through the Basin, meeting the stage at a point farther on.
very small
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading She, with her companions, had come down from the hotel into the hissing, steaming tract of the Norris Basin.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
uttermostadjective
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The Nixons had also elected to walk through the Basin, meeting the stage at a point farther on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE BLONDE HEAVER “ISN’T it remarkable,” asked Mrs. Bruce, “that we were just talking about the Inferno?”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BLONDE HEAVER “ISN’T it remarkable,” asked Mrs. Bruce, “that we were just talking about the Inferno?”
in or at the place that
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Narrow plank-walks formed a footing amid innumerable tiny boiling springs, while the threatening roar of larger ebullitions and the heavy sulphurous odors of the air gave every indication that here indeed was the gateway to that region where our forefathers believed that the unlucky majority paid the uttermost farthing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She, with her companions, had come down from the hotel into the hissing, steaming tract of the Norris Basin.
