used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CITY OF TEMPLES “’Tis right for him To touch the threshold of the gods.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On either hand was a dim and gloomy land of bare, shrivelled peaks, grey cinder heaps, and sulphurous smells.
assesnounUS /ˈæsəz/
plural of “ass” — the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
completely unclothed
From this reading On either hand was a dim and gloomy land of bare, shrivelled peaks, grey cinder heaps, and sulphurous smells.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Within, the garlic-reeking tongue of a flickering gas-lamp vaguely illumined the dusk of the railway carriage.
cindernounUS /ˈsɪndər/
a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading On either hand was a dim and gloomy land of bare, shrivelled peaks, grey cinder heaps, and sulphurous smells.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A CITY OF TEMPLES “’Tis right for him To touch the threshold of the gods.”
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THEY were running swiftly through the dark.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading On either hand was a dim and gloomy land of bare, shrivelled peaks, grey cinder heaps, and sulphurous smells.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Within, the garlic-reeking tongue of a flickering gas-lamp vaguely illumined the dusk of the railway carriage.
one or the other of two
From this reading On either hand was a dim and gloomy land of bare, shrivelled peaks, grey cinder heaps, and sulphurous smells.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading Within, the garlic-reeking tongue of a flickering gas-lamp vaguely illumined the dusk of the railway carriage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CITY OF TEMPLES “’Tis right for him To touch the threshold of the gods.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
garlic-reeking
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From this reading Within, the garlic-reeking tongue of a flickering gas-lamp vaguely illumined the dusk of the railway carriage.
gas-lamp
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From this reading Within, the garlic-reeking tongue of a flickering gas-lamp vaguely illumined the dusk of the railway carriage.
depressingly dark
From this reading On either hand was a dim and gloomy land of bare, shrivelled peaks, grey cinder heaps, and sulphurous smells.
gloweringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlaʊərɪŋ/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
glowings
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From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading A CITY OF TEMPLES “’Tis right for him To touch the threshold of the gods.”
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading On either hand was a dim and gloomy land of bare, shrivelled peaks, grey cinder heaps, and sulphurous smells.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On either hand was a dim and gloomy land of bare, shrivelled peaks, grey cinder heaps, and sulphurous smells.
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading On either hand was a dim and gloomy land of bare, shrivelled peaks, grey cinder heaps, and sulphurous smells.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A CITY OF TEMPLES “’Tis right for him To touch the threshold of the gods.”
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading Within, the garlic-reeking tongue of a flickering gas-lamp vaguely illumined the dusk of the railway carriage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
IntermittentlyadverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪtəntli/
in an intermittent manner
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading On either hand was a dim and gloomy land of bare, shrivelled peaks, grey cinder heaps, and sulphurous smells.
the force of workers available
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CITY OF TEMPLES “’Tis right for him To touch the threshold of the gods.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On either hand was a dim and gloomy land of bare, shrivelled peaks, grey cinder heaps, and sulphurous smells.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading On either hand was a dim and gloomy land of bare, shrivelled peaks, grey cinder heaps, and sulphurous smells.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Within, the garlic-reeking tongue of a flickering gas-lamp vaguely illumined the dusk of the railway carriage.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A CITY OF TEMPLES “’Tis right for him To touch the threshold of the gods.”
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading THEY were running swiftly through the dark.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
shrivelledadjective
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
From this reading On either hand was a dim and gloomy land of bare, shrivelled peaks, grey cinder heaps, and sulphurous smells.
smellsnounUS /smelz/
plural of “smell” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading On either hand was a dim and gloomy land of bare, shrivelled peaks, grey cinder heaps, and sulphurous smells.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
sulphurverbUS /ˈsʌlfər/
treat with sulphur in order to preserve
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
sulphurousadjective
of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur
From this reading On either hand was a dim and gloomy land of bare, shrivelled peaks, grey cinder heaps, and sulphurous smells.
in a swift manner
From this reading THEY were running swiftly through the dark.
TEMPLESnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading A CITY OF TEMPLES “’Tis right for him To touch the threshold of the gods.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CITY OF TEMPLES “’Tis right for him To touch the threshold of the gods.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THEY were running swiftly through the dark.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading A CITY OF TEMPLES “’Tis right for him To touch the threshold of the gods.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THEY were running swiftly through the dark.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading A CITY OF TEMPLES “’Tis right for him To touch the threshold of the gods.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CITY OF TEMPLES “’Tis right for him To touch the threshold of the gods.”
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Within, the garlic-reeking tongue of a flickering gas-lamp vaguely illumined the dusk of the railway carriage.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading A CITY OF TEMPLES “’Tis right for him To touch the threshold of the gods.”
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Within, the garlic-reeking tongue of a flickering gas-lamp vaguely illumined the dusk of the railway carriage.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Intermittently visible by the strange subterranean glowings rose black, glowering mountains in the background, and nearer at hand were shadowy shapes of men and asses bringing sulphur from the mines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On either hand was a dim and gloomy land of bare, shrivelled peaks, grey cinder heaps, and sulphurous smells.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THEY were running swiftly through the dark.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within, the garlic-reeking tongue of a flickering gas-lamp vaguely illumined the dusk of the railway carriage.
