used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is the matter?" he asked, starting up.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
don't
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From this reading "I don't understand it," muttered the Hunter.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
divisible by two
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The river has stopped."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What is the matter?" he asked, starting up.
HunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading "I don't understand it," muttered the Hunter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't understand it," muttered the Hunter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the matter?" he asked, starting up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I don't understand it," muttered the Hunter.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
for more time
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What is the matter?" he asked, starting up.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "I don't understand it," muttered the Hunter.
not any; not one
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
and nothing more
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
with speed
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
slumberingverbUS /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "What is the matter?" he asked, starting up.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "The river has stopped."
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
moving very fast
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
thunderingadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
sounding like thunder
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
tinklenounUS /ˈtɪŋkəl/
a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I don't understand it," muttered the Hunter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What is the matter?" he asked, starting up.
Venning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading They sat straining their ears for the swift roar of the waters, but out of the slumbering depths below there came only the regular splash and tinkle of the falling drops.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is the matter?" he asked, starting up.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading LETTING IN THE RIVER The river was no longer thundering through the underground passage, and as the sudden silence following the stopping of engines on a passenger steamer will awaken every sleeper even more quickly than the roaring of a gale, so this lull in the tremendous din aroused Venning.
