used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
in actual fact
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
(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 "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was high time, though Mary Warren had already anticipated me here, too.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading It was high time, though Mary Warren had already anticipated me here, too.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
crackleverbUS /ˈkrækəl/
make a crackling sound
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
crestedadjectiveUS /ˈkrestɪd/
bearing an heraldic device
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
dippersnounUS /ˈdɪpərz/
a Baptist denomination founded in 1708 by Americans of German descent; opposed to military service and taking legal oaths; practiced trine immersion
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
DirectingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading Directing Manytongues to secure the two incendiaries, I sprang into the kitchen to extinguish the flames.
extinguishverbUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
put an end to; kill
From this reading Directing Manytongues to secure the two incendiaries, I sprang into the kitchen to extinguish the flames.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
FillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
start firing a weapon
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Directing Manytongues to secure the two incendiaries, I sprang into the kitchen to extinguish the flames.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was high time, though Mary Warren had already anticipated me here, too.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was high time, though Mary Warren had already anticipated me here, too.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was high time, though Mary Warren had already anticipated me here, too.
hunter'snounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
hydrantnounUS /ˈhaɪdrənt/
a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Directing Manytongues to secure the two incendiaries, I sprang into the kitchen to extinguish the flames.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
incendiaries
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From this reading Directing Manytongues to secure the two incendiaries, I sprang into the kitchen to extinguish the flames.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Directing Manytongues to secure the two incendiaries, I sprang into the kitchen to extinguish the flames.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Directing Manytongues to secure the two incendiaries, I sprang into the kitchen to extinguish the flames.
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 She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
lesseningnounUS /ˈlesənɪŋ/
a change downward
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
Manytongues
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From this reading Directing Manytongues to secure the two incendiaries, I sprang into the kitchen to extinguish the flames.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading It was high time, though Mary Warren had already anticipated me here, too.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was high time, though Mary Warren had already anticipated me here, too.
midadjectiveUS /mɪd/
used in combination to denote the middle
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
not any; not one
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
pailnounUS /peɪl/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
any competition
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
express in words
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
get by special effort
From this reading Directing Manytongues to secure the two incendiaries, I sprang into the kitchen to extinguish the flames.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
Sigourney
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From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Directing Manytongues to secure the two incendiaries, I sprang into the kitchen to extinguish the flames.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was high time, though Mary Warren had already anticipated me here, too.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was high time, though Mary Warren had already anticipated me here, too.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Directing Manytongues to secure the two incendiaries, I sprang into the kitchen to extinguish the flames.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was high time, though Mary Warren had already anticipated me here, too.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Directing Manytongues to secure the two incendiaries, I sprang into the kitchen to extinguish the flames.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
having passed out of existence
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
vapornounUS /ˈveɪpər/
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading It was high time, though Mary Warren had already anticipated me here, too.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was high time, though Mary Warren had already anticipated me here, too.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had actually thrown several dippers of water upon the fire, which was beginning to crackle through the pile of chairs, and had already succeeded in lessening the flames, I knew that a hydrant stood in the kitchen itself, which gave a full stream of water.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Filling a pail, I threw the contents on the flames; and repeating the application, in half a minute the room was filled with vapor, and to the bright light succeeded a darkness that was so deep as to suggest the necessity of finding lamps and candles.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ye say they all have passed away, That noble race and brave: That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave: That 'mid the forests where they roamed There rings no hunter's shout: But their name is on your waters, Ye may not wash it out."--Mrs. Sigourney.
