used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The adjacent fire was so far subdued that only a red glow in the sky above marked the spot.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The adjacent fire was so far subdued that only a red glow in the sky above marked the spot.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading The adjacent fire was so far subdued that only a red glow in the sky above marked the spot.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "Alas," he thought, "what atoms we are; and what an atom is this earth itself!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Alas," he thought, "what atoms we are; and what an atom is this earth itself!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Alas," he thought, "what atoms we are; and what an atom is this earth itself!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
atomnounUS /ˈætəm/
(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading "Alas," he thought, "what atoms we are; and what an atom is this earth itself!
atomsnounUS /ˈætəmz/
plural of “atom” — (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading "Alas," he thought, "what atoms we are; and what an atom is this earth itself!
Aun
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From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
make calm or still
From this reading The stars shone in calm, mocking serenity on the wide scene of human distress and fear.
Clancy
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From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
psychological suffering
From this reading The stars shone in calm, mocking serenity on the wide scene of human distress and fear.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "Alas," he thought, "what atoms we are; and what an atom is this earth itself!
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The adjacent fire was so far subdued that only a red glow in the sky above marked the spot.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The stars shone in calm, mocking serenity on the wide scene of human distress and fear.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The adjacent fire was so far subdued that only a red glow in the sky above marked the spot.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
the act of giving
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The adjacent fire was so far subdued that only a red glow in the sky above marked the spot.
groansnounUS /ɡroʊnz/
plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Alas," he thought, "what atoms we are; and what an atom is this earth itself!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The stars shone in calm, mocking serenity on the wide scene of human distress and fear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The adjacent fire was so far subdued that only a red glow in the sky above marked the spot.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Alas," he thought, "what atoms we are; and what an atom is this earth itself!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Alas," he thought, "what atoms we are; and what an atom is this earth itself!
hear with intention
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The adjacent fire was so far subdued that only a red glow in the sky above marked the spot.
mightiestadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪtiəst/
superlative of “mighty” — having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading The stars shone in calm, mocking serenity on the wide scene of human distress and fear.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The stars shone in calm, mocking serenity on the wide scene of human distress and fear.
and nothing more
From this reading The adjacent fire was so far subdued that only a red glow in the sky above marked the spot.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The adjacent fire was so far subdued that only a red glow in the sky above marked the spot.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The stars shone in calm, mocking serenity on the wide scene of human distress and fear.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading The stars shone in calm, mocking serenity on the wide scene of human distress and fear.
Sheba
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The stars shone in calm, mocking serenity on the wide scene of human distress and fear.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
SissynounUS /ˈsɪsi/
a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The adjacent fire was so far subdued that only a red glow in the sky above marked the spot.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The adjacent fire was so far subdued that only a red glow in the sky above marked the spot.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The adjacent fire was so far subdued that only a red glow in the sky above marked the spot.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The stars shone in calm, mocking serenity on the wide scene of human distress and fear.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading The adjacent fire was so far subdued that only a red glow in the sky above marked the spot.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The adjacent fire was so far subdued that only a red glow in the sky above marked the spot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Alas," he thought, "what atoms we are; and what an atom is this earth itself!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Alas," he thought, "what atoms we are; and what an atom is this earth itself!
up to a particular time
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
unearthlyadjectiveUS /əˈnɜːrθli/
concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Alas," he thought, "what atoms we are; and what an atom is this earth itself!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Alas," he thought, "what atoms we are; and what an atom is this earth itself!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOPE TURNED INTO DREAD Clancy was guided by the voice of Aun' Sheba, the wailing of Sissy, and the groans and unearthly sounds to which Uncle Sheba was giving utterance.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The stars shone in calm, mocking serenity on the wide scene of human distress and fear.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
but in spite of that
From this reading It would seem that faith is the simplest, yet mightiest effort of the mind at such a time," and he paused till Aun' Sheba should be more free to listen to him.
