used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Then he leaped down among them and began to tear them from their connection with the devilish forces that only awaited a signal to burst forth and destroy him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Then he leaped down among them and began to tear them from their connection with the devilish forces that only awaited a signal to burst forth and destroy him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then he leaped down among them and began to tear them from their connection with the devilish forces that only awaited a signal to burst forth and destroy him.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Then he leaped down among them and began to tear them from their connection with the devilish forces that only awaited a signal to burst forth and destroy him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Then he leaped down among them and began to tear them from their connection with the devilish forces that only awaited a signal to burst forth and destroy him.
Connell's
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From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Then he leaped down among them and began to tear them from their connection with the devilish forces that only awaited a signal to burst forth and destroy him.
devilishadjectiveUS /ˈdevlɪʃ/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading Then he leaped down among them and began to tear them from their connection with the devilish forces that only awaited a signal to burst forth and destroy him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then he leaped down among them and began to tear them from their connection with the devilish forces that only awaited a signal to burst forth and destroy him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
expiredadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspaɪrd/
having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Their red eyes gleamed spitefully through the gloom, and for an instant Peveril, leaning over the side of the skip, gazed at them in fascinated helplessness.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading Their red eyes gleamed spitefully through the gloom, and for an instant Peveril, leaning over the side of the skip, gazed at them in fascinated helplessness.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their red eyes gleamed spitefully through the gloom, and for an instant Peveril, leaning over the side of the skip, gazed at them in fascinated helplessness.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Then he leaped down among them and began to tear them from their connection with the devilish forces that only awaited a signal to burst forth and destroy him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then he leaped down among them and began to tear them from their connection with the devilish forces that only awaited a signal to burst forth and destroy him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
fusesnounUS /ˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “fuse” — an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Their red eyes gleamed spitefully through the gloom, and for an instant Peveril, leaning over the side of the skip, gazed at them in fascinated helplessness.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Their red eyes gleamed spitefully through the gloom, and for an instant Peveril, leaning over the side of the skip, gazed at them in fascinated helplessness.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Their red eyes gleamed spitefully through the gloom, and for an instant Peveril, leaning over the side of the skip, gazed at them in fascinated helplessness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
heededverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/
past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading Their red eyes gleamed spitefully through the gloom, and for an instant Peveril, leaning over the side of the skip, gazed at them in fascinated helplessness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then he leaped down among them and began to tear them from their connection with the devilish forces that only awaited a signal to burst forth and destroy him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
hissedverbUS /hɪst/
past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
hissingnounUS /ˈhɪsɪŋ/
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
impotentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmpətənt/
lacking power or ability
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Their red eyes gleamed spitefully through the gloom, and for an instant Peveril, leaning over the side of the skip, gazed at them in fascinated helplessness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
immediately past
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Their red eyes gleamed spitefully through the gloom, and for an instant Peveril, leaning over the side of the skip, gazed at them in fascinated helplessness.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Then he leaped down among them and began to tear them from their connection with the devilish forces that only awaited a signal to burst forth and destroy him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
not any; not one
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
and nothing more
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
other's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Their red eyes gleamed spitefully through the gloom, and for an instant Peveril, leaning over the side of the skip, gazed at them in fascinated helplessness.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
Peveril
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their red eyes gleamed spitefully through the gloom, and for an instant Peveril, leaning over the side of the skip, gazed at them in fascinated helplessness.
Peveril's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
PLUCKverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Their red eyes gleamed spitefully through the gloom, and for an instant Peveril, leaning over the side of the skip, gazed at them in fascinated helplessness.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
serpentsnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənts/
plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
SHEERadjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
shroudedverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Their red eyes gleamed spitefully through the gloom, and for an instant Peveril, leaning over the side of the skip, gazed at them in fascinated helplessness.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Then he leaped down among them and began to tear them from their connection with the devilish forces that only awaited a signal to burst forth and destroy him.
skipverbUS /skɪp/
bypass
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
spitefullyadverb
in a maliciously spiteful manner
From this reading Their red eyes gleamed spitefully through the gloom, and for an instant Peveril, leaning over the side of the skip, gazed at them in fascinated helplessness.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading Then he leaped down among them and began to tear them from their connection with the devilish forces that only awaited a signal to burst forth and destroy him.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their red eyes gleamed spitefully through the gloom, and for an instant Peveril, leaning over the side of the skip, gazed at them in fascinated helplessness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he leaped down among them and began to tear them from their connection with the devilish forces that only awaited a signal to burst forth and destroy him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Their red eyes gleamed spitefully through the gloom, and for an instant Peveril, leaning over the side of the skip, gazed at them in fascinated helplessness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
in or at the place that
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
WINNINGadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading WINNING A FRIEND BY SHEER PLUCK Peveril's lamp had been extinguished during his struggle to force an entrance into the skip, while that in Mike Connell's hat went out as he sank helpless from terror and crouched at the other's feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So the blackness that shrouded them as with a pall was only faintly illumined by the fitful flashing of the fuses that hissed like so many fiery serpents beneath them.
writheverbUS /rɪθ/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading The fiery serpents bit at him as he flung them, to writhe in impotent rage, where they could do no harm; but he heeded not the pain, and after a little they expired, one by one, hissing spitefully to the last.
