used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading 'Keep the right hand way for the kitchen: General is in there, assisting in the making of a monster stew.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
CONFINESnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading SMOOTH PENETRATES THE DARK CONFINES OF MR.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading PIERCE'S KITCHEN, WHERE HE FINDS THINGS SADLY CONFUSED.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading SMOOTH PENETRATES THE DARK CONFINES OF MR.
democratsnounUS /ˈdeməkræts/
plural of “democrat” — a member of the Democratic Party
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading PIERCE'S KITCHEN, WHERE HE FINDS THINGS SADLY CONFUSED.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Keep the right hand way for the kitchen: General is in there, assisting in the making of a monster stew.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading 'Keep the right hand way for the kitchen: General is in there, assisting in the making of a monster stew.
General'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading 'Keep the right hand way for the kitchen: General is in there, assisting in the making of a monster stew.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PIERCE'S KITCHEN, WHERE HE FINDS THINGS SADLY CONFUSED.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Keep the right hand way for the kitchen: General is in there, assisting in the making of a monster stew.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Keep the right hand way for the kitchen: General is in there, assisting in the making of a monster stew.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading 'Keep the right hand way for the kitchen: General is in there, assisting in the making of a monster stew.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading PIERCE'S KITCHEN, WHERE HE FINDS THINGS SADLY CONFUSED.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading 'Keep the right hand way for the kitchen: General is in there, assisting in the making of a monster stew.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading 'Keep the right hand way for the kitchen: General is in there, assisting in the making of a monster stew.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SMOOTH PENETRATES THE DARK CONFINES OF MR.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
PENETRATESverbUS /ˈpenətreɪts/
third-person singular of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading SMOOTH PENETRATES THE DARK CONFINES OF MR.
PIERCE'SnounUS /ˈpɪrsɪz/
possessive form of “pierce” — 14th President of the United States (1804-1869)
From this reading PIERCE'S KITCHEN, WHERE HE FINDS THINGS SADLY CONFUSED.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
rancorousadjectiveUS /ˈræŋkərəs/
showing deep-seated resentment
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
precisely, exactly
From this reading 'Keep the right hand way for the kitchen: General is in there, assisting in the making of a monster stew.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading PIERCE'S KITCHEN, WHERE HE FINDS THINGS SADLY CONFUSED.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading SMOOTH PENETRATES THE DARK CONFINES OF MR.
stenchnounUS /stentʃ/
a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
stewverbUS /stuː/
be in a huff; be silent or sullen
From this reading 'Keep the right hand way for the kitchen: General is in there, assisting in the making of a monster stew.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SMOOTH PENETRATES THE DARK CONFINES OF MR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading 'Keep the right hand way for the kitchen: General is in there, assisting in the making of a monster stew.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading PIERCE'S KITCHEN, WHERE HE FINDS THINGS SADLY CONFUSED.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading "Down, down, down, went, groping my way (significant of the General's policy) through a long dark passage, whence came a rancorous stench, strong enough to kill cats and doubtful democrats.
in or at the place that
From this reading PIERCE'S KITCHEN, WHERE HE FINDS THINGS SADLY CONFUSED.
