used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A FIERY RAIN Steve Rush did not know what a hang-over might be.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The air was full of molten metal shooting in all directions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate the metal in the furnace, just as the dolly was driven in, had suffered a partial explosion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At any rate the metal in the furnace, just as the dolly was driven in, had suffered a partial explosion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate the metal in the furnace, just as the dolly was driven in, had suffered a partial explosion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN A FIERY RAIN Steve Rush did not know what a hang-over might be.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading He had just had a practical demonstration of what a flareback was.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IN A FIERY RAIN Steve Rush did not know what a hang-over might be.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The air was full of molten metal shooting in all directions.
dollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading At any rate the metal in the furnace, just as the dolly was driven in, had suffered a partial explosion.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading At any rate the metal in the furnace, just as the dolly was driven in, had suffered a partial explosion.
one or the other of two
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
FIERYadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading IN A FIERY RAIN Steve Rush did not know what a hang-over might be.
flareback
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From this reading He had just had a practical demonstration of what a flareback was.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The air was full of molten metal shooting in all directions.
furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading At any rate the metal in the furnace, just as the dolly was driven in, had suffered a partial explosion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had just had a practical demonstration of what a flareback was.
hang-over
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From this reading IN A FIERY RAIN Steve Rush did not know what a hang-over might be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had just had a practical demonstration of what a flareback was.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN A FIERY RAIN Steve Rush did not know what a hang-over might be.
inrushnoun
an inflow
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
and nothing more
From this reading He had just had a practical demonstration of what a flareback was.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading IN A FIERY RAIN Steve Rush did not know what a hang-over might be.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading IN A FIERY RAIN Steve Rush did not know what a hang-over might be.
moltenadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊltən/
reduced to liquid form by heating
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN A FIERY RAIN Steve Rush did not know what a hang-over might be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had just had a practical demonstration of what a flareback was.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading At any rate the metal in the furnace, just as the dolly was driven in, had suffered a partial explosion.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading He had just had a practical demonstration of what a flareback was.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading IN A FIERY RAIN Steve Rush did not know what a hang-over might be.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate the metal in the furnace, just as the dolly was driven in, had suffered a partial explosion.
move hurridly
From this reading IN A FIERY RAIN Steve Rush did not know what a hang-over might be.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The air was full of molten metal shooting in all directions.
Steve
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From this reading IN A FIERY RAIN Steve Rush did not know what a hang-over might be.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading At any rate the metal in the furnace, just as the dolly was driven in, had suffered a partial explosion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
arousing affect
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had just had a practical demonstration of what a flareback was.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading This, however, he did not know was caused by an explosion of the molten metal, either from a stream of water touching it or a too sudden inrush of cool air.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN A FIERY RAIN Steve Rush did not know what a hang-over might be.
