used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was certain that it was a living, sentient entity, that it was intelligent!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Flaming Brain Mighty winds whipped about me.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
at or in the front
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The roaring jets of steam drove the throbbing machine on over the rosy mists, and over the flickering violet flames.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The Flaming Brain Mighty winds whipped about me.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I was certain that it was a living, sentient entity, that it was intelligent!
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading And I fell--dropped into the hidden pit.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The roaring jets of steam drove the throbbing machine on over the rosy mists, and over the flickering violet flames.
entitynounUS /ˈentəti/
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
From this reading I was certain that it was a living, sentient entity, that it was intelligent!
opinion or judgment
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading And I fell--dropped into the hidden pit.
fire-fog
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From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading The roaring jets of steam drove the throbbing machine on over the rosy mists, and over the flickering violet flames.
FlamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading The Flaming Brain Mighty winds whipped about me.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading The roaring jets of steam drove the throbbing machine on over the rosy mists, and over the flickering violet flames.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
not accessible to view
From this reading And I fell--dropped into the hidden pit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And I fell--dropped into the hidden pit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading I was certain that it was a living, sentient entity, that it was intelligent!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And I fell--dropped into the hidden pit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was certain that it was a living, sentient entity, that it was intelligent!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
jetsnounUS /dʒets/
plural of “jet” — an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading The roaring jets of steam drove the throbbing machine on over the rosy mists, and over the flickering violet flames.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading I was certain that it was a living, sentient entity, that it was intelligent!
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The roaring jets of steam drove the throbbing machine on over the rosy mists, and over the flickering violet flames.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Flaming Brain Mighty winds whipped about me.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The Flaming Brain Mighty winds whipped about me.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading The roaring jets of steam drove the throbbing machine on over the rosy mists, and over the flickering violet flames.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The roaring jets of steam drove the throbbing machine on over the rosy mists, and over the flickering violet flames.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The roaring jets of steam drove the throbbing machine on over the rosy mists, and over the flickering violet flames.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The roaring jets of steam drove the throbbing machine on over the rosy mists, and over the flickering violet flames.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading And I fell--dropped into the hidden pit.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading The roaring jets of steam drove the throbbing machine on over the rosy mists, and over the flickering violet flames.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading The roaring jets of steam drove the throbbing machine on over the rosy mists, and over the flickering violet flames.
cut with a saw
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
sentientadjective
endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness
From this reading I was certain that it was a living, sentient entity, that it was intelligent!
serpentineadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrpəntaɪn/
resembling a serpent in form
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading The roaring jets of steam drove the throbbing machine on over the rosy mists, and over the flickering violet flames.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Flaming Brain Mighty winds whipped about me.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading The roaring jets of steam drove the throbbing machine on over the rosy mists, and over the flickering violet flames.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading The roaring jets of steam drove the throbbing machine on over the rosy mists, and over the flickering violet flames.
VividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was certain that it was a living, sentient entity, that it was intelligent!
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The Flaming Brain Mighty winds whipped about me.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The Flaming Brain Mighty winds whipped about me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
writhingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪðɪŋ/
moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
From this reading Vividly I saw the great writhing head of green rising above the fire-fog ahead, with that in its waving, serpentine motion that told me that its eyes were already upon me!
