used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Heading the procession was the immensely tall, gangling Rogan leader, clutching Greca by the wrist and dragging her indifferently along to be his mouthpiece.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Heading the procession was the immensely tall, gangling Rogan leader, clutching Greca by the wrist and dragging her indifferently along to be his mouthpiece.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading In fear and awe, Dex gazed around that huge room.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Heading the procession was the immensely tall, gangling Rogan leader, clutching Greca by the wrist and dragging her indifferently along to be his mouthpiece.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
bowelsnounUS /ˈbaʊəlz/
the center of the Earth
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Heading the procession was the immensely tall, gangling Rogan leader, clutching Greca by the wrist and dragging her indifferently along to be his mouthpiece.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
clutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Heading the procession was the immensely tall, gangling Rogan leader, clutching Greca by the wrist and dragging her indifferently along to be his mouthpiece.
without stop or interruption
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
Dex
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From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading Heading the procession was the immensely tall, gangling Rogan leader, clutching Greca by the wrist and dragging her indifferently along to be his mouthpiece.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
divisible by two
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In fear and awe, Dex gazed around that huge room.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
ganglingadjective
tall and thin and having long slender limbs
From this reading Heading the procession was the immensely tall, gangling Rogan leader, clutching Greca by the wrist and dragging her indifferently along to be his mouthpiece.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading In fear and awe, Dex gazed around that huge room.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
Greca
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heading the procession was the immensely tall, gangling Rogan leader, clutching Greca by the wrist and dragging her indifferently along to be his mouthpiece.
grippingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
HeadingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading Heading the procession was the immensely tall, gangling Rogan leader, clutching Greca by the wrist and dragging her indifferently along to be his mouthpiece.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Heading the procession was the immensely tall, gangling Rogan leader, clutching Greca by the wrist and dragging her indifferently along to be his mouthpiece.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Heading the procession was the immensely tall, gangling Rogan leader, clutching Greca by the wrist and dragging her indifferently along to be his mouthpiece.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fear and awe, Dex gazed around that huge room.
inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading Heading the procession was the immensely tall, gangling Rogan leader, clutching Greca by the wrist and dragging her indifferently along to be his mouthpiece.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
JupiternounUS /ˈdʒuːpətər/
the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
immediately past
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Heading the procession was the immensely tall, gangling Rogan leader, clutching Greca by the wrist and dragging her indifferently along to be his mouthpiece.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
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 _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
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 Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
mouthpiecenounUS /ˈmaʊθpiːs/
a part that goes over or into the mouth of a person
From this reading Heading the procession was the immensely tall, gangling Rogan leader, clutching Greca by the wrist and dragging her indifferently along to be his mouthpiece.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Heading the procession was the immensely tall, gangling Rogan leader, clutching Greca by the wrist and dragging her indifferently along to be his mouthpiece.
rampnounUS /ræmp/
an inclined surface connecting two levels
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
red-lit
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From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
Rogan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Heading the procession was the immensely tall, gangling Rogan leader, clutching Greca by the wrist and dragging her indifferently along to be his mouthpiece.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In fear and awe, Dex gazed around that huge room.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
steepernounUS /ˈstiːpər/
a vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steeping
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
in a swift manner
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Heading the procession was the immensely tall, gangling Rogan leader, clutching Greca by the wrist and dragging her indifferently along to be his mouthpiece.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fear and awe, Dex gazed around that huge room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
tightnessnounUS /ˈtaɪtnəs/
a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
TortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading They did not stop at the street level; they continued on down another ramp, around a bend, descending an even steeper incline toward the bowels of Jupiter.
underlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their descent ended at last before a huge metal barrier which, at a signal from the leader, drew smoothly up into the ceiling to disclose a gigantic, red-lit chamber underlying the foundations of the building.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The Torture Chamber_ Swiftly Dex was carried down the long ramp to the ground floor, the arms of his captors gripping him with painful tightness.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Heading the procession was the immensely tall, gangling Rogan leader, clutching Greca by the wrist and dragging her indifferently along to be his mouthpiece.
