used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Splitting Atoms The storm had given way to a fine drizzle of rain by morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rick stared out the window at the drenched land and considered the angles he had been turning over in his mind.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Rick stared out the window at the drenched land and considered the angles he had been turning over in his mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rick stared out the window at the drenched land and considered the angles he had been turning over in his mind.
AtomsnounUS /ˈætəmz/
plural of “atom” — (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading The Splitting Atoms The storm had given way to a fine drizzle of rain by morning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rick stared out the window at the drenched land and considered the angles he had been turning over in his mind.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It didn't explain the Blue Ghost himself, but it could explain the mist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The dry-ice theory wasn't conclusive, he knew, but it was a strong indication.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Splitting Atoms The storm had given way to a fine drizzle of rain by morning.
carbonnounUS /ˈkɑːrbən/
an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
From this reading Dry ice is simply solid carbon dioxide, which is a gas at normal temperatures.
conclusiveadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːsɪv/
forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
From this reading The dry-ice theory wasn't conclusive, he knew, but it was a strong indication.
carefully weighed
From this reading Rick stared out the window at the drenched land and considered the angles he had been turning over in his mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It didn't explain the Blue Ghost himself, but it could explain the mist.
didn't
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From this reading It didn't explain the Blue Ghost himself, but it could explain the mist.
dioxidenounUS /daɪˈɑːksaɪd/
an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule
From this reading Dry ice is simply solid carbon dioxide, which is a gas at normal temperatures.
drenchedadjectiveUS /drentʃt/
abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination
From this reading Rick stared out the window at the drenched land and considered the angles he had been turning over in his mind.
drizzlenounUS /ˈdrɪzəl/
very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
From this reading The Splitting Atoms The storm had given way to a fine drizzle of rain by morning.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Dry ice is simply solid carbon dioxide, which is a gas at normal temperatures.
dry-ice
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From this reading The dry-ice theory wasn't conclusive, he knew, but it was a strong indication.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It didn't explain the Blue Ghost himself, but it could explain the mist.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The Splitting Atoms The storm had given way to a fine drizzle of rain by morning.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading Dry ice is simply solid carbon dioxide, which is a gas at normal temperatures.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading It didn't explain the Blue Ghost himself, but it could explain the mist.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Splitting Atoms The storm had given way to a fine drizzle of rain by morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Splitting Atoms The storm had given way to a fine drizzle of rain by morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rick stared out the window at the drenched land and considered the angles he had been turning over in his mind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It didn't explain the Blue Ghost himself, but it could explain the mist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rick stared out the window at the drenched land and considered the angles he had been turning over in his mind.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Dry ice is simply solid carbon dioxide, which is a gas at normal temperatures.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rick stared out the window at the drenched land and considered the angles he had been turning over in his mind.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading The dry-ice theory wasn't conclusive, he knew, but it was a strong indication.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dry ice is simply solid carbon dioxide, which is a gas at normal temperatures.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The dry-ice theory wasn't conclusive, he knew, but it was a strong indication.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The dry-ice theory wasn't conclusive, he knew, but it was a strong indication.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Rick stared out the window at the drenched land and considered the angles he had been turning over in his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Rick stared out the window at the drenched land and considered the angles he had been turning over in his mind.
become covered with mist
From this reading It didn't explain the Blue Ghost himself, but it could explain the mist.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Splitting Atoms The storm had given way to a fine drizzle of rain by morning.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Dry ice is simply solid carbon dioxide, which is a gas at normal temperatures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Splitting Atoms The storm had given way to a fine drizzle of rain by morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Rick stared out the window at the drenched land and considered the angles he had been turning over in his mind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Rick stared out the window at the drenched land and considered the angles he had been turning over in his mind.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The Splitting Atoms The storm had given way to a fine drizzle of rain by morning.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading Rick stared out the window at the drenched land and considered the angles he had been turning over in his mind.
and nothing more
From this reading Dry ice is simply solid carbon dioxide, which is a gas at normal temperatures.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Dry ice is simply solid carbon dioxide, which is a gas at normal temperatures.
SplittingadjectiveUS /ˈsplɪtɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading The Splitting Atoms The storm had given way to a fine drizzle of rain by morning.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Rick stared out the window at the drenched land and considered the angles he had been turning over in his mind.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The Splitting Atoms The storm had given way to a fine drizzle of rain by morning.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The dry-ice theory wasn't conclusive, he knew, but it was a strong indication.
temperaturesnounUS /ˈtemprətʃərz/
plural of “temperature” — the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading Dry ice is simply solid carbon dioxide, which is a gas at normal temperatures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Splitting Atoms The storm had given way to a fine drizzle of rain by morning.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading The dry-ice theory wasn't conclusive, he knew, but it was a strong indication.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Splitting Atoms The storm had given way to a fine drizzle of rain by morning.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Rick stared out the window at the drenched land and considered the angles he had been turning over in his mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dry-ice theory wasn't conclusive, he knew, but it was a strong indication.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The dry-ice theory wasn't conclusive, he knew, but it was a strong indication.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Splitting Atoms The storm had given way to a fine drizzle of rain by morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dry ice is simply solid carbon dioxide, which is a gas at normal temperatures.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Rick stared out the window at the drenched land and considered the angles he had been turning over in his mind.
