used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
(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 It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Soaked through as I was, I paid no attention to the drenching shower which continued.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
cessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Inasmuch as my log was steady, I sat down as comfortably as possible.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Soaked through as I was, I paid no attention to the drenching shower which continued.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
culminationnounUS /ˌkʌlməˈneɪʃən/
a final climactic stage
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Inasmuch as my log was steady, I sat down as comfortably as possible.
drenchingnounUS /ˈdrentʃɪŋ/
the act of making something completely wet
From this reading Soaked through as I was, I paid no attention to the drenching shower which continued.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
FOESnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Inasmuch as my log was steady, I sat down as comfortably as possible.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
Inasmuch
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From this reading Inasmuch as my log was steady, I sat down as comfortably as possible.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading Inasmuch as my log was steady, I sat down as comfortably as possible.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Inasmuch as my log was steady, I sat down as comfortably as possible.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
not any; not one
From this reading Soaked through as I was, I paid no attention to the drenching shower which continued.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
and nothing more
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Soaked through as I was, I paid no attention to the drenching shower which continued.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Inasmuch as my log was steady, I sat down as comfortably as possible.
pyrotechnicsnounUS /ˌpaɪroʊˈteknɪks/
(music) brilliance of display (as in the performance of music)
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
one of four equal parts
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
rain-pelted
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From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Inasmuch as my log was steady, I sat down as comfortably as possible.
SAURIANS
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From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Soaked through as I was, I paid no attention to the drenching shower which continued.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
SoakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading Soaked through as I was, I paid no attention to the drenching shower which continued.
make steady
From this reading Inasmuch as my log was steady, I sat down as comfortably as possible.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Soaked through as I was, I paid no attention to the drenching shower which continued.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soaked through as I was, I paid no attention to the drenching shower which continued.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
directed up
From this reading Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
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 Distant thunder grumbled incessantly, but the gloom which descended over water and jungle was only rendered more intense by the fitful glow of light which trembled upward so far away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
at the time that
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was warm enough, and while it could hardly be pleasant, when thus continued such a time, I felt as if it were less than trifling, after all I had recently undergone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SAURIANS AS FOES As if the culmination of the electric discharge in that particular quarter had come with the bolt which struck so near myself, there was almost a complete cessation of pyrotechnics which would have been visible from the rain-pelted lake.
