used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MUD BATH.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The man of science was in the center of a large, round hole full of black mud that bubbled and boiled and steamed as if it were alive.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All that was visible of the professor was the upper part of his body.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ground was rough and rocky but they made good time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The man of science was in the center of a large, round hole full of black mud that bubbled and boiled and steamed as if it were alive.
BATHnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading A MUD BATH.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Bursting through a screen of trees from beyond which came the professor's piteous cries, they received a shock.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The man of science was in the center of a large, round hole full of black mud that bubbled and boiled and steamed as if it were alive.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading All that was visible of the professor was the upper part of his body.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading The man of science was in the center of a large, round hole full of black mud that bubbled and boiled and steamed as if it were alive.
bubbledverbUS /ˈbʌbəld/
past form of “bubble” — form, produce, or emit bubbles
From this reading The man of science was in the center of a large, round hole full of black mud that bubbled and boiled and steamed as if it were alive.
BurstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Bursting through a screen of trees from beyond which came the professor's piteous cries, they received a shock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ground was rough and rocky but they made good time.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Bursting through a screen of trees from beyond which came the professor's piteous cries, they received a shock.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The man of science was in the center of a large, round hole full of black mud that bubbled and boiled and steamed as if it were alive.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Bursting through a screen of trees from beyond which came the professor's piteous cries, they received a shock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bursting through a screen of trees from beyond which came the professor's piteous cries, they received a shock.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The man of science was in the center of a large, round hole full of black mud that bubbled and boiled and steamed as if it were alive.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The ground was rough and rocky but they made good time.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The ground was rough and rocky but they made good time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All that was visible of the professor was the upper part of his body.
an opening into or through something
From this reading The man of science was in the center of a large, round hole full of black mud that bubbled and boiled and steamed as if it were alive.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The man of science was in the center of a large, round hole full of black mud that bubbled and boiled and steamed as if it were alive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The man of science was in the center of a large, round hole full of black mud that bubbled and boiled and steamed as if it were alive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The man of science was in the center of a large, round hole full of black mud that bubbled and boiled and steamed as if it were alive.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The man of science was in the center of a large, round hole full of black mud that bubbled and boiled and steamed as if it were alive.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The ground was rough and rocky but they made good time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man of science was in the center of a large, round hole full of black mud that bubbled and boiled and steamed as if it were alive.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading A MUD BATH.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bursting through a screen of trees from beyond which came the professor's piteous cries, they received a shock.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading All that was visible of the professor was the upper part of his body.
piteousadjective
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Bursting through a screen of trees from beyond which came the professor's piteous cries, they received a shock.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading All that was visible of the professor was the upper part of his body.
professor'snounUS /prəˈfesərz/
possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Bursting through a screen of trees from beyond which came the professor's piteous cries, they received a shock.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Bursting through a screen of trees from beyond which came the professor's piteous cries, they received a shock.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The ground was rough and rocky but they made good time.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The ground was rough and rocky but they made good time.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The man of science was in the center of a large, round hole full of black mud that bubbled and boiled and steamed as if it were alive.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The man of science was in the center of a large, round hole full of black mud that bubbled and boiled and steamed as if it were alive.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading Bursting through a screen of trees from beyond which came the professor's piteous cries, they received a shock.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Bursting through a screen of trees from beyond which came the professor's piteous cries, they received a shock.
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading The man of science was in the center of a large, round hole full of black mud that bubbled and boiled and steamed as if it were alive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The man of science was in the center of a large, round hole full of black mud that bubbled and boiled and steamed as if it were alive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ground was rough and rocky but they made good time.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ground was rough and rocky but they made good time.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Bursting through a screen of trees from beyond which came the professor's piteous cries, they received a shock.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The ground was rough and rocky but they made good time.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Bursting through a screen of trees from beyond which came the professor's piteous cries, they received a shock.
the topmost one of two
From this reading All that was visible of the professor was the upper part of his body.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading All that was visible of the professor was the upper part of his body.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ground was rough and rocky but they made good time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The man of science was in the center of a large, round hole full of black mud that bubbled and boiled and steamed as if it were alive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bursting through a screen of trees from beyond which came the professor's piteous cries, they received a shock.
