aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was an air of oppression, hard to explain, about the island.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was an air of oppression, hard to explain, about the island.
(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 But they all felt it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an air of oppression, hard to explain, about the island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boys were inclined to talk in whispers and even Dick Donovan's usual lively spirits seemed daunted.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading There was something about the blistered, barren look of the cleared space on the edge of which they had landed that gave them all an odd feeling of melancholy.
blisteredverbUS /ˈblɪstərd/
past form of “blister” — get blistered
From this reading There was something about the blistered, barren look of the cleared space on the edge of which they had landed that gave them all an odd feeling of melancholy.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were inclined to talk in whispers and even Dick Donovan's usual lively spirits seemed daunted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they all felt it.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading There was something about the blistered, barren look of the cleared space on the edge of which they had landed that gave them all an odd feeling of melancholy.
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading The boys were inclined to talk in whispers and even Dick Donovan's usual lively spirits seemed daunted.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The boys were inclined to talk in whispers and even Dick Donovan's usual lively spirits seemed daunted.
Donovan's
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From this reading The boys were inclined to talk in whispers and even Dick Donovan's usual lively spirits seemed daunted.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading There was something about the blistered, barren look of the cleared space on the edge of which they had landed that gave them all an odd feeling of melancholy.
divisible by two
From this reading The boys were inclined to talk in whispers and even Dick Donovan's usual lively spirits seemed daunted.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading There was an air of oppression, hard to explain, about the island.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading There was something about the blistered, barren look of the cleared space on the edge of which they had landed that gave them all an odd feeling of melancholy.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But they all felt it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There was something about the blistered, barren look of the cleared space on the edge of which they had landed that gave them all an odd feeling of melancholy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was something about the blistered, barren look of the cleared space on the edge of which they had landed that gave them all an odd feeling of melancholy.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There was an air of oppression, hard to explain, about the island.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boys were inclined to talk in whispers and even Dick Donovan's usual lively spirits seemed daunted.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The boys were inclined to talk in whispers and even Dick Donovan's usual lively spirits seemed daunted.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE ISLAND OF MYSTERY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But they all felt it.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading There was something about the blistered, barren look of the cleared space on the edge of which they had landed that gave them all an odd feeling of melancholy.
full of life and energy
From this reading The boys were inclined to talk in whispers and even Dick Donovan's usual lively spirits seemed daunted.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was something about the blistered, barren look of the cleared space on the edge of which they had landed that gave them all an odd feeling of melancholy.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading There was something about the blistered, barren look of the cleared space on the edge of which they had landed that gave them all an odd feeling of melancholy.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE ISLAND OF MYSTERY.
not divisible by two
From this reading There was something about the blistered, barren look of the cleared space on the edge of which they had landed that gave them all an odd feeling of melancholy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ISLAND OF MYSTERY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was something about the blistered, barren look of the cleared space on the edge of which they had landed that gave them all an odd feeling of melancholy.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading There was an air of oppression, hard to explain, about the island.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The boys were inclined to talk in whispers and even Dick Donovan's usual lively spirits seemed daunted.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something about the blistered, barren look of the cleared space on the edge of which they had landed that gave them all an odd feeling of melancholy.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading There was something about the blistered, barren look of the cleared space on the edge of which they had landed that gave them all an odd feeling of melancholy.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The boys were inclined to talk in whispers and even Dick Donovan's usual lively spirits seemed daunted.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The boys were inclined to talk in whispers and even Dick Donovan's usual lively spirits seemed daunted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was something about the blistered, barren look of the cleared space on the edge of which they had landed that gave them all an odd feeling of melancholy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ISLAND OF MYSTERY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was something about the blistered, barren look of the cleared space on the edge of which they had landed that gave them all an odd feeling of melancholy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an air of oppression, hard to explain, about the island.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they all felt it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was an air of oppression, hard to explain, about the island.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The boys were inclined to talk in whispers and even Dick Donovan's usual lively spirits seemed daunted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an air of oppression, hard to explain, about the island.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were inclined to talk in whispers and even Dick Donovan's usual lively spirits seemed daunted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was something about the blistered, barren look of the cleared space on the edge of which they had landed that gave them all an odd feeling of melancholy.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading The boys were inclined to talk in whispers and even Dick Donovan's usual lively spirits seemed daunted.
