Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There were eight of these fat monsters ranged in a row, and from them flowed the material to the vats as it was needed.

with brightness

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

plural of “chest” — the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

a small wooded hollow

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

being one more than seven

From this reading There were eight of these fat monsters ranged in a row, and from them flowed the material to the vats as it was needed.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

raised above the ground

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading There were eight of these fat monsters ranged in a row, and from them flowed the material to the vats as it was needed.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading There were eight of these fat monsters ranged in a row, and from them flowed the material to the vats as it was needed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

immediately past

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

set afire or burning

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading There were eight of these fat monsters ranged in a row, and from them flowed the material to the vats as it was needed.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading There were eight of these fat monsters ranged in a row, and from them flowed the material to the vats as it was needed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading There were eight of these fat monsters ranged in a row, and from them flowed the material to the vats as it was needed.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

any soft or soggy mass

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

past form of “range” — change or be different within limits

From this reading There were eight of these fat monsters ranged in a row, and from them flowed the material to the vats as it was needed.

precisely, exactly

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading There were eight of these fat monsters ranged in a row, and from them flowed the material to the vats as it was needed.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

express in speech

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

be standing; be upright

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

make steady

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

having thin consistency

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There were eight of these fat monsters ranged in a row, and from them flowed the material to the vats as it was needed.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading There were eight of these fat monsters ranged in a row, and from them flowed the material to the vats as it was needed.

pulsate or pound with abnormal force

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

a qualitative change

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production

From this reading THE LETTER In the vat house there took place the transformation from liquid to solid, from pulp to paper, from a gruel-like, tenuous compound to a substance strong enough to stand strain of many pounds and last for centuries.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

plural of “vat” — a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production

From this reading There were eight of these fat monsters ranged in a row, and from them flowed the material to the vats as it was needed.

precisely as stated

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

at the time that

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading To the right, elevated under the roof, stood the range of chests—huge, round vessels, like little gasometers, into which the pulp descended from Ned Dingle when he had perfected it.

make a soft swishing sound

From this reading A steady whirr and throb of noisy engines made a din here, but the vatmen and their couchers were used to it and could hear themselves speak through the familiar riot.

belonging to which person

From this reading Here was the largest building in the Mill—a very lofty, brightly lighted, airy hall, from whose open roof descended electric lights hanging above each vat.