used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air seemed filled with it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Coming from no definite direction, it yet impregnated the atmosphere.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
bellownounUS /ˈbeloʊ/
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
blottedverbUS /ˈblɑːtəd/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Coming from no definite direction, it yet impregnated the atmosphere.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Coming from no definite direction, it yet impregnated the atmosphere.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Coming from no definite direction, it yet impregnated the atmosphere.
discnounUS /dɪsk/
sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The air seemed filled with it.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Coming from no definite direction, it yet impregnated the atmosphere.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
impregnatedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpreɡneɪtəd/
past form of “impregnate” — fill, as with a certain quality
From this reading Coming from no definite direction, it yet impregnated the atmosphere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The air seemed filled with it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
not any; not one
From this reading Coming from no definite direction, it yet impregnated the atmosphere.
noticeablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsəbli/
in a noticeable manner
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading THE SAND STORM.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The air seemed filled with it.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading As he spoke, a queer, moaning sort of sound, something like the low, distant bellow of a steer in pain, could be heard.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE SAND STORM.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SAND STORM.
thickenverbUS /ˈθɪkən/
make thick or thicker
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The air, too, began noticeably to thicken, until the sun, from a pallid disc--a mere ghost of its former blazing self--was blotted out altogether.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The air seemed filled with it.
but in spite of that
From this reading Coming from no definite direction, it yet impregnated the atmosphere.
