used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Three round ports glimmered greenly beyond the staircase on the cabin's forward side.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The glimmer was occasioned by the refracted rays of the _Hankow's_ dazzling searchlight.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The cabin was dark.
cabin's
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From this reading Three round ports glimmered greenly beyond the staircase on the cabin's forward side.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The cabin was dark.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading The glimmer was occasioned by the refracted rays of the _Hankow's_ dazzling searchlight.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
dining-saloon
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From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Three round ports glimmered greenly beyond the staircase on the cabin's forward side.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading The glimmer was occasioned by the refracted rays of the _Hankow's_ dazzling searchlight.
glimmered
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From this reading Three round ports glimmered greenly beyond the staircase on the cabin's forward side.
greenlyadverbUS /ˈɡriːnli/
with green color
From this reading Three round ports glimmered greenly beyond the staircase on the cabin's forward side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
Hankow's
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From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Yet he saw nothing.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading The glimmer was occasioned by the refracted rays of the _Hankow's_ dazzling searchlight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The glimmer was occasioned by the refracted rays of the _Hankow's_ dazzling searchlight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Three round ports glimmered greenly beyond the staircase on the cabin's forward side.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Three round ports glimmered greenly beyond the staircase on the cabin's forward side.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The glimmer was occasioned by the refracted rays of the _Hankow's_ dazzling searchlight.
reception-hall
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From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
refracted
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From this reading The glimmer was occasioned by the refracted rays of the _Hankow's_ dazzling searchlight.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Three round ports glimmered greenly beyond the staircase on the cabin's forward side.
cut with a saw
From this reading Yet he saw nothing.
searchlightnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪt/
a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
From this reading The glimmer was occasioned by the refracted rays of the _Hankow's_ dazzling searchlight.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Three round ports glimmered greenly beyond the staircase on the cabin's forward side.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Three round ports glimmered greenly beyond the staircase on the cabin's forward side.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
staterooms
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From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three round ports glimmered greenly beyond the staircase on the cabin's forward side.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cabin was dark.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
at the time that
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Peter descended the stairway into the narrow vestibule which served as reception-hall, dining-saloon, and, incidentally, as the corridor from which the _Hankow's_ four small staterooms were entered, he had the chilly feeling that the darkness had eyes.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he saw nothing.
