used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONQUEST A prayer on his lips, Brochet scrambled down the ladder.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A curse on his, Black Ferguson tumbled after.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading The candlelight came down like a golden spray of phosphorescent liquid, bathing and making visible a meager space in the middle of the lower floor.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A curse on his, Black Ferguson tumbled after.
Brochet
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From this reading CONQUEST A prayer on his lips, Brochet scrambled down the ladder.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The candlelight came down like a golden spray of phosphorescent liquid, bathing and making visible a meager space in the middle of the lower floor.
candlelightnounUS /ˈkændəllaɪt/
the light provided by a burning candle
From this reading The candlelight came down like a golden spray of phosphorescent liquid, bathing and making visible a meager space in the middle of the lower floor.
CONQUESTnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading CONQUEST A prayer on his lips, Brochet scrambled down the ladder.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading A curse on his, Black Ferguson tumbled after.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading In the impetus of his descent the Nor'wester hit the trapdoor over the ladder.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CONQUEST A prayer on his lips, Brochet scrambled down the ladder.
apart from; not including
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
Ferguson
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From this reading A curse on his, Black Ferguson tumbled after.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The candlelight came down like a golden spray of phosphorescent liquid, bathing and making visible a meager space in the middle of the lower floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The candlelight came down like a golden spray of phosphorescent liquid, bathing and making visible a meager space in the middle of the lower floor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CONQUEST A prayer on his lips, Brochet scrambled down the ladder.
cause to move by striking
From this reading In the impetus of his descent the Nor'wester hit the trapdoor over the ladder.
impetusnounUS /ˈɪmpətəs/
a force that moves something along
From this reading In the impetus of his descent the Nor'wester hit the trapdoor over the ladder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the impetus of his descent the Nor'wester hit the trapdoor over the ladder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading CONQUEST A prayer on his lips, Brochet scrambled down the ladder.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The candlelight came down like a golden spray of phosphorescent liquid, bathing and making visible a meager space in the middle of the lower floor.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading CONQUEST A prayer on his lips, Brochet scrambled down the ladder.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading The candlelight came down like a golden spray of phosphorescent liquid, bathing and making visible a meager space in the middle of the lower floor.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The candlelight came down like a golden spray of phosphorescent liquid, bathing and making visible a meager space in the middle of the lower floor.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The candlelight came down like a golden spray of phosphorescent liquid, bathing and making visible a meager space in the middle of the lower floor.
meageradjectiveUS /ˈmiːɡər/
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading The candlelight came down like a golden spray of phosphorescent liquid, bathing and making visible a meager space in the middle of the lower floor.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The candlelight came down like a golden spray of phosphorescent liquid, bathing and making visible a meager space in the middle of the lower floor.
Nor'wester
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From this reading In the impetus of his descent the Nor'wester hit the trapdoor over the ladder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the impetus of his descent the Nor'wester hit the trapdoor over the ladder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CONQUEST A prayer on his lips, Brochet scrambled down the ladder.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the impetus of his descent the Nor'wester hit the trapdoor over the ladder.
phosphorescentadjective
emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous
From this reading The candlelight came down like a golden spray of phosphorescent liquid, bathing and making visible a meager space in the middle of the lower floor.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading CONQUEST A prayer on his lips, Brochet scrambled down the ladder.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading CONQUEST A prayer on his lips, Brochet scrambled down the ladder.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
slammedverbUS /slæmd/
inflected form of “slam” — close violently
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The candlelight came down like a golden spray of phosphorescent liquid, bathing and making visible a meager space in the middle of the lower floor.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading The candlelight came down like a golden spray of phosphorescent liquid, bathing and making visible a meager space in the middle of the lower floor.
make square
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONQUEST A prayer on his lips, Brochet scrambled down the ladder.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
trapdoor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the impetus of his descent the Nor'wester hit the trapdoor over the ladder.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading A curse on his, Black Ferguson tumbled after.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The candlelight came down like a golden spray of phosphorescent liquid, bathing and making visible a meager space in the middle of the lower floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It slammed shut, and the place below was plunged in darkness except for the faint gleam which fell from above through the other square.
