aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Knock out your ashes, and shuffle about lively with your feet, while I pry up the board.”
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading “Knock out your ashes, and shuffle about lively with your feet, while I pry up the board.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
blottedverbUS /ˈblɑːtəd/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading “Knock out your ashes, and shuffle about lively with your feet, while I pry up the board.”
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading Guided by Neb's pipe bowl, he touched the boy on the shoulder.
a youthful male person
From this reading Guided by Neb's pipe bowl, he touched the boy on the shoulder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Guided by Neb's pipe bowl, he touched the boy on the shoulder.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
divisible by two
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading In spite of his slenderness, Keith possessed unusual strength, yet no exertion on his part served to start the loosened plank sufficiently for their purpose.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “Knock out your ashes, and shuffle about lively with your feet, while I pry up the board.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
GuidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Guided by Neb's pipe bowl, he touched the boy on the shoulder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Guided by Neb's pipe bowl, he touched the boy on the shoulder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of his slenderness, Keith possessed unusual strength, yet no exertion on his part served to start the loosened plank sufficiently for their purpose.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Knock out your ashes, and shuffle about lively with your feet, while I pry up the board.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
Keith
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From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading “Knock out your ashes, and shuffle about lively with your feet, while I pry up the board.”
full of life and energy
From this reading “Knock out your ashes, and shuffle about lively with your feet, while I pry up the board.”
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading In spite of his slenderness, Keith possessed unusual strength, yet no exertion on his part served to start the loosened plank sufficiently for their purpose.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
Neb's
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From this reading Guided by Neb's pipe bowl, he touched the boy on the shoulder.
negro's
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From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
not any; not one
From this reading In spite of his slenderness, Keith possessed unusual strength, yet no exertion on his part served to start the loosened plank sufficiently for their purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Guided by Neb's pipe bowl, he touched the boy on the shoulder.
and nothing more
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Knock out your ashes, and shuffle about lively with your feet, while I pry up the board.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In spite of his slenderness, Keith possessed unusual strength, yet no exertion on his part served to start the loosened plank sufficiently for their purpose.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading In spite of his slenderness, Keith possessed unusual strength, yet no exertion on his part served to start the loosened plank sufficiently for their purpose.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading In spite of his slenderness, Keith possessed unusual strength, yet no exertion on his part served to start the loosened plank sufficiently for their purpose.
pryverbUS /praɪ/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading “Knock out your ashes, and shuffle about lively with your feet, while I pry up the board.”
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
not used up
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading In spite of his slenderness, Keith possessed unusual strength, yet no exertion on his part served to start the loosened plank sufficiently for their purpose.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Guided by Neb's pipe bowl, he touched the boy on the shoulder.
shuffleverbUS /ˈʃʌfəl/
walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading “Knock out your ashes, and shuffle about lively with your feet, while I pry up the board.”
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
slendernessnoun
the quality of being slight or inadequate
From this reading In spite of his slenderness, Keith possessed unusual strength, yet no exertion on his part served to start the loosened plank sufficiently for their purpose.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of his slenderness, Keith possessed unusual strength, yet no exertion on his part served to start the loosened plank sufficiently for their purpose.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In spite of his slenderness, Keith possessed unusual strength, yet no exertion on his part served to start the loosened plank sufficiently for their purpose.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading In spite of his slenderness, Keith possessed unusual strength, yet no exertion on his part served to start the loosened plank sufficiently for their purpose.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading In spite of his slenderness, Keith possessed unusual strength, yet no exertion on his part served to start the loosened plank sufficiently for their purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Keith, staring in that direction, failed to perceive any distant glimmer of star, and decided the night must be cloudy, and that time for action had come.
having come into contact
From this reading Guided by Neb's pipe bowl, he touched the boy on the shoulder.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading In spite of his slenderness, Keith possessed unusual strength, yet no exertion on his part served to start the loosened plank sufficiently for their purpose.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Knock out your ashes, and shuffle about lively with your feet, while I pry up the board.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was dark enough for their purpose in half an hour, the only gleam of remaining color being the red glow of the negro's pipe, even the openings in the iron grating being blotted from sight.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Knock out your ashes, and shuffle about lively with your feet, while I pry up the board.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Knock out your ashes, and shuffle about lively with your feet, while I pry up the board.”
but in spite of that
From this reading In spite of his slenderness, Keith possessed unusual strength, yet no exertion on his part served to start the loosened plank sufficiently for their purpose.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Knock out your ashes, and shuffle about lively with your feet, while I pry up the board.”
