used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The dacoit snatched away the sack and snapped the shutter fast.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Before my horrified gaze, four huge rats came tumbling out from the bag into the cage!
completely unclothed
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before my horrified gaze, four huge rats came tumbling out from the bag into the cage!
the lower side of anything
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
Burman
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From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Before my horrified gaze, four huge rats came tumbling out from the bag into the cage!
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
dacoitnoun
a member of an armed gang of robbers
From this reading The dacoit snatched away the sack and snapped the shutter fast.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
Dr
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From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The dacoit snatched away the sack and snapped the shutter fast.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Before my horrified gaze, four huge rats came tumbling out from the bag into the cage!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before my horrified gaze, four huge rats came tumbling out from the bag into the cage!
Fu-Manchu
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From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
a long fixed look
From this reading Before my horrified gaze, four huge rats came tumbling out from the bag into the cage!
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
hissverbUS /hɪs/
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading Before my horrified gaze, four huge rats came tumbling out from the bag into the cage!
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Before my horrified gaze, four huge rats came tumbling out from the bag into the cage!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Before my horrified gaze, four huge rats came tumbling out from the bag into the cage!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
become covered with mist
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
in motion
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Before my horrified gaze, four huge rats came tumbling out from the bag into the cage!
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before my horrified gaze, four huge rats came tumbling out from the bag into the cage!
ratsnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading Before my horrified gaze, four huge rats came tumbling out from the bag into the cage!
re-enterverb
enter again
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
sakka
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From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
cut with a saw
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
shutternounUS /ˈʃʌtər/
a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading The dacoit snatched away the sack and snapped the shutter fast.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
snakelikeadjectiveUS /ˈsneɪklaɪk/
resembling a serpent in form
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading The dacoit snatched away the sack and snapped the shutter fast.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading The dacoit snatched away the sack and snapped the shutter fast.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading Before my horrified gaze, four huge rats came tumbling out from the bag into the cage!
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A moving mist obscured my sight, a mist through which I saw the green eyes of Dr. Fu-Manchu fixed upon me, and through which, as from a great distance, his voice, sunk to a snakelike hiss, came to my ears.
water-carrier
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From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Opening a little trap in the top of the first compartment of the cage (that is, the compartment which covered Smith's bare feet and ankles), he inserted the neck of the sack, then suddenly seized it by the bottom and shook it vigorously.
which person or people
From this reading THE SIX GATES He glanced toward the Burman, who retired immediately, to re-enter a moment later carrying a curious leather sack, in shape not unlike that of a _sakka_ or Arab water-carrier.
