used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOLORES DEMANDS A DECISION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Milo let loose his infernal blast, and the smashing report was followed by a hush as of death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Milo let loose his infernal blast, and the smashing report was followed by a hush as of death.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading Milo let loose his infernal blast, and the smashing report was followed by a hush as of death.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Milo let loose his infernal blast, and the smashing report was followed by a hush as of death.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Out upon them!" he cried, urging Stumpy to the ledge.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Milo let loose his infernal blast, and the smashing report was followed by a hush as of death.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading DOLORES DEMANDS A DECISION.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
DEMANDSnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading DOLORES DEMANDS A DECISION.
demoniacaladjective
of, pertaining to, or like a demon or possession by a demon
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
despatched
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From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
DOLORES
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From this reading DOLORES DEMANDS A DECISION.
débâcle
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From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
the organ of sight
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Milo let loose his infernal blast, and the smashing report was followed by a hush as of death.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
groansnounUS /ɡroʊnz/
plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Out upon them!" he cried, urging Stumpy to the ledge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Milo let loose his infernal blast, and the smashing report was followed by a hush as of death.
horriblyadverbUS /ˈhɔːrəbli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading Milo let loose his infernal blast, and the smashing report was followed by a hush as of death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading Milo let loose his infernal blast, and the smashing report was followed by a hush as of death.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading "Out upon them!" he cried, urging Stumpy to the ledge.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Milo let loose his infernal blast, and the smashing report was followed by a hush as of death.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Milo let loose his infernal blast, and the smashing report was followed by a hush as of death.
engage in
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
the force of workers available
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
MilonounUS /ˈmaɪloʊ/
small drought-resistant sorghums having large yellow or whitish grains
From this reading Milo let loose his infernal blast, and the smashing report was followed by a hush as of death.
mutilatedadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtəleɪtəd/
having a part of the body crippled or disabled
From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Milo let loose his infernal blast, and the smashing report was followed by a hush as of death.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Out upon them!" he cried, urging Stumpy to the ledge.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
a course of conduct
From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
powder-reek
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From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Milo let loose his infernal blast, and the smashing report was followed by a hush as of death.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
shrieksnounUS /ʃriːks/
plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
smashingnounUS /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/
the act of breaking something into small pieces
From this reading Milo let loose his infernal blast, and the smashing report was followed by a hush as of death.
smearedverbUS /smɪrd/
past form of “smear” — stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
Stumpyadjective
short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Milo let loose his infernal blast, and the smashing report was followed by a hush as of death.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Out upon them!" he cried, urging Stumpy to the ledge.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading "Out upon them!" he cried, urging Stumpy to the ledge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Milo let loose his infernal blast, and the smashing report was followed by a hush as of death.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
belonging to which person
From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The eye could not penetrate the smoke that filled the narrow rock passage; Stumpy and his men were blackened and smeared with smoke and sweat, demoniacal to the ultimate degree; and these were the men Milo hurled forth now to make the _débâcle_ complete.
wretches
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From this reading Then through the blinding and choking powder-reek came the groans and shrieks of the mutilated wretches whose evil fate had placed them in the path of the horribly despatched treasure.
