used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Then the truth flashed across his mind: he was in the hands of his rivals.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading He knew by the peculiar undulating motion that he was on board an airship.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew by the peculiar undulating motion that he was on board an airship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He knew by the peculiar undulating motion that he was on board an airship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He knew by the peculiar undulating motion that he was on board an airship.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
DACRES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DACRES' PROMOTION.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Rage and despair filled his heart.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
DurangonounUS /dərˈæŋɡoʊ/
a city in north central Mexico; mining center
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Rage and despair filled his heart.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Then the truth flashed across his mind: he was in the hands of his rivals.
set up or found
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Then the truth flashed across his mind: he was in the hands of his rivals.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Rage and despair filled his heart.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then the truth flashed across his mind: he was in the hands of his rivals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
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 He knew by the peculiar undulating motion that he was on board an airship.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Then the truth flashed across his mind: he was in the hands of his rivals.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading He knew by the peculiar undulating motion that he was on board an airship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knew by the peculiar undulating motion that he was on board an airship.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He knew by the peculiar undulating motion that he was on board an airship.
PROMOTIONnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading DACRES' PROMOTION.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Rage and despair filled his heart.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
RenonounUS /ˈriːnoʊ/
a city in western Nevada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains; known for gambling casinos and easy divorce and remarriage
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading Then the truth flashed across his mind: he was in the hands of his rivals.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
stupifying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
sulphurverbUS /ˈsʌlfər/
treat with sulphur in order to preserve
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew by the peculiar undulating motion that he was on board an airship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the truth flashed across his mind: he was in the hands of his rivals.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Then the truth flashed across his mind: he was in the hands of his rivals.
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading He knew by the peculiar undulating motion that he was on board an airship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew by the peculiar undulating motion that he was on board an airship.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Reno Durango recovered from the stupifying effects of the sulphur he found himself in a cabin destitute of furniture and securely locked and barred.
