used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seizing his hat, Halloran dashed from the place and down the road, never pausing until he had reached the fork of the roads.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then he stopped for breath and looked back over his shoulder.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Then he stopped for breath and looked back over his shoulder.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A high ridge of ground intervened, completely hiding the doomed place from his view.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Seizing his hat, Halloran dashed from the place and down the road, never pausing until he had reached the fork of the roads.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading A high ridge of ground intervened, completely hiding the doomed place from his view.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Seizing his hat, Halloran dashed from the place and down the road, never pausing until he had reached the fork of the roads.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then he stopped for breath and looked back over his shoulder.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading Seizing his hat, Halloran dashed from the place and down the road, never pausing until he had reached the fork of the roads.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Seizing his hat, Halloran dashed from the place and down the road, never pausing until he had reached the fork of the roads.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A high ridge of ground intervened, completely hiding the doomed place from his view.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
HALLORAN
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From this reading HALLORAN MEETS WITH HIS REWARD.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Seizing his hat, Halloran dashed from the place and down the road, never pausing until he had reached the fork of the roads.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seizing his hat, Halloran dashed from the place and down the road, never pausing until he had reached the fork of the roads.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading A high ridge of ground intervened, completely hiding the doomed place from his view.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A high ridge of ground intervened, completely hiding the doomed place from his view.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HALLORAN MEETS WITH HIS REWARD.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
intervenedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnd/
past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading A high ridge of ground intervened, completely hiding the doomed place from his view.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then he stopped for breath and looked back over his shoulder.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading HALLORAN MEETS WITH HIS REWARD.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Seizing his hat, Halloran dashed from the place and down the road, never pausing until he had reached the fork of the roads.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then he stopped for breath and looked back over his shoulder.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Seizing his hat, Halloran dashed from the place and down the road, never pausing until he had reached the fork of the roads.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Seizing his hat, Halloran dashed from the place and down the road, never pausing until he had reached the fork of the roads.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Seizing his hat, Halloran dashed from the place and down the road, never pausing until he had reached the fork of the roads.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading HALLORAN MEETS WITH HIS REWARD.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading A high ridge of ground intervened, completely hiding the doomed place from his view.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Seizing his hat, Halloran dashed from the place and down the road, never pausing until he had reached the fork of the roads.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Seizing his hat, Halloran dashed from the place and down the road, never pausing until he had reached the fork of the roads.
SeizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading Seizing his hat, Halloran dashed from the place and down the road, never pausing until he had reached the fork of the roads.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Then he stopped for breath and looked back over his shoulder.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Then he stopped for breath and looked back over his shoulder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he stopped for breath and looked back over his shoulder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading In an instant after the match had been applied a fiery tongue of flame leaped to the ceiling, lighting the interior of the cabin with a blinding glare of red light.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Seizing his hat, Halloran dashed from the place and down the road, never pausing until he had reached the fork of the roads.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A high ridge of ground intervened, completely hiding the doomed place from his view.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HALLORAN MEETS WITH HIS REWARD.
