used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
accumulationnounUS /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/
an increase by natural growth or addition
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fumes of such chemicals as he might use for "reducing" and "intensifying" improperly exposed negatives gave off offensive odors in certain mixtures; but he had mixed none.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Fumes of such chemicals as he might use for "reducing" and "intensifying" improperly exposed negatives gave off offensive odors in certain mixtures; but he had mixed none.
chemicalsnounUS /ˈkemɪkəlz/
plural of “chemical” — material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
From this reading Fumes of such chemicals as he might use for "reducing" and "intensifying" improperly exposed negatives gave off offensive odors in certain mixtures; but he had mixed none.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading They gave the crews time to trace gas fumes and suppress or nullify their effect.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading They gave the crews time to trace gas fumes and suppress or nullify their effect.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Fumes of such chemicals as he might use for "reducing" and "intensifying" improperly exposed negatives gave off offensive odors in certain mixtures; but he had mixed none.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fumes of such chemicals as he might use for "reducing" and "intensifying" improperly exposed negatives gave off offensive odors in certain mixtures; but he had mixed none.
fumeverbUS /fjuːm/
be mad, angry, or furious
From this reading Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
fumesnounUS /fjuːmz/
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading They gave the crews time to trace gas fumes and suppress or nullify their effect.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They gave the crews time to trace gas fumes and suppress or nullify their effect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fumes of such chemicals as he might use for "reducing" and "intensifying" improperly exposed negatives gave off offensive odors in certain mixtures; but he had mixed none.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
improperlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpərli/
in an improper way
From this reading Fumes of such chemicals as he might use for "reducing" and "intensifying" improperly exposed negatives gave off offensive odors in certain mixtures; but he had mixed none.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
intensifyingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtensəfaɪɪŋ/
increasing in strength or intensity
From this reading Fumes of such chemicals as he might use for "reducing" and "intensifying" improperly exposed negatives gave off offensive odors in certain mixtures; but he had mixed none.
isn't
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From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
and nothing more
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
life-savers
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From this reading Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
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 Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
micenounUS /maɪs/
plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Fumes of such chemicals as he might use for "reducing" and "intensifying" improperly exposed negatives gave off offensive odors in certain mixtures; but he had mixed none.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Fumes of such chemicals as he might use for "reducing" and "intensifying" improperly exposed negatives gave off offensive odors in certain mixtures; but he had mixed none.
mixturesnounUS /ˈmɪkstʃərz/
plural of “mixture” — (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading Fumes of such chemicals as he might use for "reducing" and "intensifying" improperly exposed negatives gave off offensive odors in certain mixtures; but he had mixed none.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
negativesnounUS /ˈneɡətɪvz/
plural of “negative” — a reply of denial
From this reading Fumes of such chemicals as he might use for "reducing" and "intensifying" improperly exposed negatives gave off offensive odors in certain mixtures; but he had mixed none.
not one, and not any
From this reading Fumes of such chemicals as he might use for "reducing" and "intensifying" improperly exposed negatives gave off offensive odors in certain mixtures; but he had mixed none.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
nullifyverbUS /ˈnʌləfaɪ/
declare invalid
From this reading They gave the crews time to trace gas fumes and suppress or nullify their effect.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
odorsnounUS /ˈoʊdərz/
plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading Fumes of such chemicals as he might use for "reducing" and "intensifying" improperly exposed negatives gave off offensive odors in certain mixtures; but he had mixed none.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Fumes of such chemicals as he might use for "reducing" and "intensifying" improperly exposed negatives gave off offensive odors in certain mixtures; but he had mixed none.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading Fumes of such chemicals as he might use for "reducing" and "intensifying" improperly exposed negatives gave off offensive odors in certain mixtures; but he had mixed none.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
and nothing more
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They gave the crews time to trace gas fumes and suppress or nullify their effect.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
oxygennounUS /ˈɑːksədʒən/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
poisonousadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
having the qualities or effects of a poison
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
reducingnounUS /rəˈduːsɪŋ/
any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent
From this reading Fumes of such chemicals as he might use for "reducing" and "intensifying" improperly exposed negatives gave off offensive odors in certain mixtures; but he had mixed none.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
Roger
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From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
submarinesnounUS /ˈsʌbməriːnz/
plural of “submarine” — a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading They gave the crews time to trace gas fumes and suppress or nullify their effect.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They gave the crews time to trace gas fumes and suppress or nullify their effect.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They gave the crews time to trace gas fumes and suppress or nullify their effect.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Such mice, he remembered, could detect a dangerous fume long before human nostrils caught the odor; and this made them life-savers on submarines.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They gave the crews time to trace gas fumes and suppress or nullify their effect.
very small
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
a just detectable amount
From this reading They gave the crews time to trace gas fumes and suppress or nullify their effect.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
the act of using
From this reading Fumes of such chemicals as he might use for "reducing" and "intensifying" improperly exposed negatives gave off offensive odors in certain mixtures; but he had mixed none.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading Instead of shouting, beating on the door and otherwise wasting energy and using up the available oxygen of the room, Roger paused, taking only the precaution of mounting on a high developing table, to avoid any floor accumulation of poisonous fumes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Now, there isn't any gas I know of in what I am using," Roger spoke, under his breath, to his tiny companion, just as most people will discuss an emergency with a dog or cat.
