used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a public room of a tavern in Pacific street, we shall find Belcher Kay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one table sat half a dozen sailors, bronzed by the tropical sun of Java, and smoking long pipes with enormous bowls.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
Belcher
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From this reading In a public room of a tavern in Pacific street, we shall find Belcher Kay.
bowlsnounUS /boʊlz/
a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack
From this reading At one table sat half a dozen sailors, bronzed by the tropical sun of Java, and smoking long pipes with enormous bowls.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading At one table sat half a dozen sailors, bronzed by the tropical sun of Java, and smoking long pipes with enormous bowls.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At one table sat half a dozen sailors, bronzed by the tropical sun of Java, and smoking long pipes with enormous bowls.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading INEZ CARRIED OFF.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
circulatesverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪts/
third-person singular of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
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 close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
donner
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From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading At one table sat half a dozen sailors, bronzed by the tropical sun of Java, and smoking long pipes with enormous bowls.
DutchmannounUS /ˈdʌtʃmən/
a native or inhabitant of Holland
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading At one table sat half a dozen sailors, bronzed by the tropical sun of Java, and smoking long pipes with enormous bowls.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In a public room of a tavern in Pacific street, we shall find Belcher Kay.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
fumesnounUS /fjuːmz/
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
Hagel
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From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading At one table sat half a dozen sailors, bronzed by the tropical sun of Java, and smoking long pipes with enormous bowls.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
imprecations
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From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a public room of a tavern in Pacific street, we shall find Belcher Kay.
INEZ
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From this reading INEZ CARRIED OFF.
invokesverbUS /ˌɪnˈvoʊks/
third-person singular of “invoke” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
JavanounUS /ˈdʒɑːvə/
an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions
From this reading At one table sat half a dozen sailors, bronzed by the tropical sun of Java, and smoking long pipes with enormous bowls.
Kay
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From this reading In a public room of a tavern in Pacific street, we shall find Belcher Kay.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading At one table sat half a dozen sailors, bronzed by the tropical sun of Java, and smoking long pipes with enormous bowls.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a public room of a tavern in Pacific street, we shall find Belcher Kay.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading INEZ CARRIED OFF.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one table sat half a dozen sailors, bronzed by the tropical sun of Java, and smoking long pipes with enormous bowls.
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading In a public room of a tavern in Pacific street, we shall find Belcher Kay.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading At one table sat half a dozen sailors, bronzed by the tropical sun of Java, and smoking long pipes with enormous bowls.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In a public room of a tavern in Pacific street, we shall find Belcher Kay.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In a public room of a tavern in Pacific street, we shall find Belcher Kay.
rumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
sacre
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From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading At one table sat half a dozen sailors, bronzed by the tropical sun of Java, and smoking long pipes with enormous bowls.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At one table sat half a dozen sailors, bronzed by the tropical sun of Java, and smoking long pipes with enormous bowls.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading In a public room of a tavern in Pacific street, we shall find Belcher Kay.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading At one table sat half a dozen sailors, bronzed by the tropical sun of Java, and smoking long pipes with enormous bowls.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In a public room of a tavern in Pacific street, we shall find Belcher Kay.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading At one table sat half a dozen sailors, bronzed by the tropical sun of Java, and smoking long pipes with enormous bowls.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At one table sat half a dozen sailors, bronzed by the tropical sun of Java, and smoking long pipes with enormous bowls.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading In a public room of a tavern in Pacific street, we shall find Belcher Kay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading At one table sat half a dozen sailors, bronzed by the tropical sun of Java, and smoking long pipes with enormous bowls.
und
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From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
visualadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʒəwəl/
relating to or using sight
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In a public room of a tavern in Pacific street, we shall find Belcher Kay.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is night, and through the thick haze of cigar smoke which filled the room the candles glimmer like distant lights seen through a fog.
whiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The close atmosphere of the dirty room is laden with the odor of the said tobacco smoke, and with the fumes of rum and whiskey, and through the hum of noisy conversation and over the occasional bursts of laughter may be distinguished the ‘Hagel und donner’ of the Dutchman, the ‘sacre’ of the Frenchman, and the imprecations which the Englishman invokes upon his visual organs and the crimson tide that circulates through his veins.
