anew
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading The civilization of the day went on.
clangingadjectiveUS /ˈklæŋɪŋ/
having a loud resonant metallic sound
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The civilization of the day went on.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
dumblyadverb
in a stupid manner
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
erstwhileadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/
belonging to some prior time
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
focusnounUS /ˈfoʊkəs/
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For whom?
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Somewhere out upon the mountain tops, somewhere in the forests, the forces of nature gathered, marched on toward the sea.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Somewhere out upon the mountain tops, somewhere in the forests, the forces of nature gathered, marched on toward the sea.
brought together in one place
From this reading Somewhere out upon the mountain tops, somewhere in the forests, the forces of nature gathered, marched on toward the sea.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
industrialismnoun
an economic system built on large industries rather than on agriculture or craftsmanship
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
inter-stellar
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From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Somewhere out upon the mountain tops, somewhere in the forests, the forces of nature gathered, marched on toward the sea.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Somewhere out upon the mountain tops, somewhere in the forests, the forces of nature gathered, marched on toward the sea.
mutelyadverb
without speaking
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Somewhere out upon the mountain tops, somewhere in the forests, the forces of nature gathered, marched on toward the sea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The civilization of the day went on.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Somewhere out upon the mountain tops, somewhere in the forests, the forces of nature gathered, marched on toward the sea.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
pressesnounUS /ˈpresəz/
plural of “press” — the state of demanding notice or attention
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
RAWN
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From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
reelingverbUS /ˈriːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
republic'snounUS /riˈpʌblɪks/
possessive form of “republic” — a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Somewhere out upon the mountain tops, somewhere in the forests, the forces of nature gathered, marched on toward the sea.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
in or at or to some place
From this reading Somewhere out upon the mountain tops, somewhere in the forests, the forces of nature gathered, marched on toward the sea.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading Somewhere out upon the mountain tops, somewhere in the forests, the forces of nature gathered, marched on toward the sea.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Somewhere out upon the mountain tops, somewhere in the forests, the forces of nature gathered, marched on toward the sea.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
uncomplainingadjective
not complaining
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Somewhere out upon the mountain tops, somewhere in the forests, the forces of nature gathered, marched on toward the sea.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
vauntinglyadverb
in a boastful manner
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The civilization of the day went on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For whom?
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GREAT JOHN RAWN I Far off, deep in the underground regions of the city at the focus of the republic's vast industrialism, the presses were reeling and clanging again, heavy with their story of disaster.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Somewhere dumbly, mutely, uncomplaining, the great river and its mate the great power, inter-stellar, not international--they two, as he but now vauntingly had dreamed, erstwhile silent partners of John Rawn--did their work....
