used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
anew
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The muggy land breeze had died away, and a thick woolly mist shut the stranded steamer in.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been no change in the weather, and it was then, if possible, hotter than ever.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The muggy land breeze had died away, and a thick woolly mist shut the stranded steamer in.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading There had been no change in the weather, and it was then, if possible, hotter than ever.
deck-housenoun
a superstructure on the upper deck of a ship
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The muggy land breeze had died away, and a thick woolly mist shut the stranded steamer in.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
at any time
From this reading There had been no change in the weather, and it was then, if possible, hotter than ever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
FUNNEL-PAINT
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From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
hotteradjectiveUS /ˈhɑːtər/
comparative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading There had been no change in the weather, and it was then, if possible, hotter than ever.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There had been no change in the weather, and it was then, if possible, hotter than ever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There had been no change in the weather, and it was then, if possible, hotter than ever.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The muggy land breeze had died away, and a thick woolly mist shut the stranded steamer in.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
become covered with mist
From this reading The muggy land breeze had died away, and a thick woolly mist shut the stranded steamer in.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
MOVESnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
muggyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌɡi/
hot or warm and humid
From this reading The muggy land breeze had died away, and a thick woolly mist shut the stranded steamer in.
negro's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
not any; not one
From this reading There had been no change in the weather, and it was then, if possible, hotter than ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading There had been no change in the weather, and it was then, if possible, hotter than ever.
pumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The muggy land breeze had died away, and a thick woolly mist shut the stranded steamer in.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
skipper'snounUS /ˈskɪpərz/
possessive form of “skipper” — a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
startlinglyadverbUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋliː/
in a startling manner
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The muggy land breeze had died away, and a thick woolly mist shut the stranded steamer in.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
strandedadjectiveUS /ˈstrændɪd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading The muggy land breeze had died away, and a thick woolly mist shut the stranded steamer in.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There had been no change in the weather, and it was then, if possible, hotter than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There had been no change in the weather, and it was then, if possible, hotter than ever.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been no change in the weather, and it was then, if possible, hotter than ever.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The muggy land breeze had died away, and a thick woolly mist shut the stranded steamer in.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
unwaveringlyadverb
with resolute determination
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
vibratoryadjective
moving very rapidly to and fro or up and down
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There had been no change in the weather, and it was then, if possible, hotter than ever.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The big pump was running behind the deck-house, and its deep vibratory humming rang startlingly through a stillness so intense that it seemed unnatural, as it hurled the water out of the engine room.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading There had been no change in the weather, and it was then, if possible, hotter than ever.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FUNNEL-PAINT MOVES AGAIN A week had slipped by since the negro's visit, and Austin and Jefferson were sitting late in the skipper's room.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Door and ports were open wide, but the oil lamp that hung beneath the beams burned unwaveringly, and the ray of light that streamed out from the doorway made the blackness outside more apparent.
woollyadjectiveUS /ˈwʊli/
having a fluffy character or appearance
From this reading The muggy land breeze had died away, and a thick woolly mist shut the stranded steamer in.
