used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mediums produce "blood-red letters on the arm" in a very simple way.
abradeverbUS /æˈbreɪd/
wear away
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading YOURSELF.--THE TAMBOURINE AND RING FEATS.--DEXTER'S DANCING HATS.--PHOSPHORESCENT OIL.--SOME SPIRITUAL SLANG.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The mediums produce "blood-red letters on the arm" in a very simple way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gradually, as an equilibrium of the circulation is restored, the letters pass away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Gradually, as an equilibrium of the circulation is restored, the letters pass away.
have
From this reading It is done with a pencil, or some blunt-pointed instrument, it being necessary to bear on hard while the movement of writing is being executed.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is done with a pencil, or some blunt-pointed instrument, it being necessary to bear on hard while the movement of writing is being executed.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
blood-redadjective
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The mediums produce "blood-red letters on the arm" in a very simple way.
blunt-pointed
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From this reading It is done with a pencil, or some blunt-pointed instrument, it being necessary to bear on hard while the movement of writing is being executed.
capillarynounUS /ˈkæpəleri/
a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading Gradually, as an equilibrium of the circulation is restored, the letters pass away.
cuticlenounUS /ˈkjuːtəkəl/
the dead skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading YOURSELF.--THE TAMBOURINE AND RING FEATS.--DEXTER'S DANCING HATS.--PHOSPHORESCENT OIL.--SOME SPIRITUAL SLANG.
DEXTER'S
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From this reading YOURSELF.--THE TAMBOURINE AND RING FEATS.--DEXTER'S DANCING HATS.--PHOSPHORESCENT OIL.--SOME SPIRITUAL SLANG.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It is done with a pencil, or some blunt-pointed instrument, it being necessary to bear on hard while the movement of writing is being executed.
equilibriumnounUS /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
From this reading Gradually, as an equilibrium of the circulation is restored, the letters pass away.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading It is done with a pencil, or some blunt-pointed instrument, it being necessary to bear on hard while the movement of writing is being executed.
FEATSnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading YOURSELF.--THE TAMBOURINE AND RING FEATS.--DEXTER'S DANCING HATS.--PHOSPHORESCENT OIL.--SOME SPIRITUAL SLANG.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
gathersnounUS /ˈɡæðərz/
plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually, as an equilibrium of the circulation is restored, the letters pass away.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is done with a pencil, or some blunt-pointed instrument, it being necessary to bear on hard while the movement of writing is being executed.
HATSnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading YOURSELF.--THE TAMBOURINE AND RING FEATS.--DEXTER'S DANCING HATS.--PHOSPHORESCENT OIL.--SOME SPIRITUAL SLANG.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mediums produce "blood-red letters on the arm" in a very simple way.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading It is done with a pencil, or some blunt-pointed instrument, it being necessary to bear on hard while the movement of writing is being executed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is done with a pencil, or some blunt-pointed instrument, it being necessary to bear on hard while the movement of writing is being executed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is done with a pencil, or some blunt-pointed instrument, it being necessary to bear on hard while the movement of writing is being executed.
the literary culture
From this reading The mediums produce "blood-red letters on the arm" in a very simple way.
mediumsnounUS /ˈmiːdiəmz/
plural of “medium” — a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading The mediums produce "blood-red letters on the arm" in a very simple way.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It is done with a pencil, or some blunt-pointed instrument, it being necessary to bear on hard while the movement of writing is being executed.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is done with a pencil, or some blunt-pointed instrument, it being necessary to bear on hard while the movement of writing is being executed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is done with a pencil, or some blunt-pointed instrument, it being necessary to bear on hard while the movement of writing is being executed.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading YOURSELF.--THE TAMBOURINE AND RING FEATS.--DEXTER'S DANCING HATS.--PHOSPHORESCENT OIL.--SOME SPIRITUAL SLANG.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The mediums produce "blood-red letters on the arm" in a very simple way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is done with a pencil, or some blunt-pointed instrument, it being necessary to bear on hard while the movement of writing is being executed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
go across or through
From this reading Gradually, as an equilibrium of the circulation is restored, the letters pass away.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading It is done with a pencil, or some blunt-pointed instrument, it being necessary to bear on hard while the movement of writing is being executed.
PHOSPHORESCENTadjective
emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous
From this reading YOURSELF.--THE TAMBOURINE AND RING FEATS.--DEXTER'S DANCING HATS.--PHOSPHORESCENT OIL.--SOME SPIRITUAL SLANG.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
bring forth or yield
From this reading The mediums produce "blood-red letters on the arm" in a very simple way.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Gradually, as an equilibrium of the circulation is restored, the letters pass away.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading YOURSELF.--THE TAMBOURINE AND RING FEATS.--DEXTER'S DANCING HATS.--PHOSPHORESCENT OIL.--SOME SPIRITUAL SLANG.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The mediums produce "blood-red letters on the arm" in a very simple way.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
SLANGverbUS /slæŋ/
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading YOURSELF.--THE TAMBOURINE AND RING FEATS.--DEXTER'S DANCING HATS.--PHOSPHORESCENT OIL.--SOME SPIRITUAL SLANG.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading YOURSELF.--THE TAMBOURINE AND RING FEATS.--DEXTER'S DANCING HATS.--PHOSPHORESCENT OIL.--SOME SPIRITUAL SLANG.
SPIRITUALadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading YOURSELF.--THE TAMBOURINE AND RING FEATS.--DEXTER'S DANCING HATS.--PHOSPHORESCENT OIL.--SOME SPIRITUAL SLANG.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
TAMBOURINEnounUS /ˌtæmbərˈiːn/
a shallow drum with a single drumhead and with metallic disks in the sides
From this reading YOURSELF.--THE TAMBOURINE AND RING FEATS.--DEXTER'S DANCING HATS.--PHOSPHORESCENT OIL.--SOME SPIRITUAL SLANG.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YOURSELF.--THE TAMBOURINE AND RING FEATS.--DEXTER'S DANCING HATS.--PHOSPHORESCENT OIL.--SOME SPIRITUAL SLANG.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is done with a pencil, or some blunt-pointed instrument, it being necessary to bear on hard while the movement of writing is being executed.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
precisely as stated
From this reading The mediums produce "blood-red letters on the arm" in a very simple way.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The mediums produce "blood-red letters on the arm" in a very simple way.
at the time that
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
in or at the place that
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The pressure, though not sufficient to abrade the skin, forces the blood from the capillary vessels over which the pencil passes, and where, when the reaction takes place, an unusual quantity of blood gathers and becomes plainly visible through the cuticle.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is done with a pencil, or some blunt-pointed instrument, it being necessary to bear on hard while the movement of writing is being executed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is done with a pencil, or some blunt-pointed instrument, it being necessary to bear on hard while the movement of writing is being executed.
the act of creating written works
From this reading It is done with a pencil, or some blunt-pointed instrument, it being necessary to bear on hard while the movement of writing is being executed.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading YOURSELF.--THE TAMBOURINE AND RING FEATS.--DEXTER'S DANCING HATS.--PHOSPHORESCENT OIL.--SOME SPIRITUAL SLANG.
