used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIERY TRIAL.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Even in those exciting moments he fully comprehended the affair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a terrible position, and for a few moments Hilary felt helpless to move.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
the act of burning something
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Even in those exciting moments he fully comprehended the affair.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in those exciting moments he fully comprehended the affair.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Even in those exciting moments he fully comprehended the affair.
explodeverbUS /ɪkˈsploʊd/
cause to burst with a violent release of energy
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was a terrible position, and for a few moments Hilary felt helpless to move.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was a terrible position, and for a few moments Hilary felt helpless to move.
FIERYadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading A FIERY TRIAL.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
start firing a weapon
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a terrible position, and for a few moments Hilary felt helpless to move.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Even in those exciting moments he fully comprehended the affair.
brought together in one place
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
gurglingverbUS /ˈɡɜːrɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “gurgle” — flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even in those exciting moments he fully comprehended the affair.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading It was a terrible position, and for a few moments Hilary felt helpless to move.
Hilary
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From this reading It was a terrible position, and for a few moments Hilary felt helpless to move.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a terrible position, and for a few moments Hilary felt helpless to move.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading It was a terrible position, and for a few moments Hilary felt helpless to move.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was a terrible position, and for a few moments Hilary felt helpless to move.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
on one occasion
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It was a terrible position, and for a few moments Hilary felt helpless to move.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
with speed
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
cut with a saw
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
shipboardadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪpbɔːrd/
casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was a terrible position, and for a few moments Hilary felt helpless to move.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Even in those exciting moments he fully comprehended the affair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a terrible position, and for a few moments Hilary felt helpless to move.
the act of testing something
From this reading A FIERY TRIAL.
vapournoun
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a terrible position, and for a few moments Hilary felt helpless to move.
in or to any place at all
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He knew, as in a case he had once seen on shipboard, that this was spirit of extraordinary strength, and that the vapour would explode wherever it gathered, even while the surface of the stream was burning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That blue stream of fire came gurgling and fluttering beneath the door, spreading rapidly over the floor, filling the chapel with a ghastly glare; and the prisoner saw that in a few moments it would reach the straw.
