used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost upon the instant there followed a loud clanking of iron chains and bolts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
AppreciatingverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “appreciate” — recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
boltsnounUS /boʊlts/
plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Almost upon the instant there followed a loud clanking of iron chains and bolts.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading Almost upon the instant there followed a loud clanking of iron chains and bolts.
clankingadjectiveUS /ˈklæŋkɪŋ/
having a hard nonresonant metallic sound
From this reading Almost upon the instant there followed a loud clanking of iron chains and bolts.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
cornicenoun
a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ragged tentacles were trailing ominously earthward as the storm raged down upon the sea.
earthward
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From this reading Ragged tentacles were trailing ominously earthward as the storm raged down upon the sea.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Then, as the door swung slowly inward, there stood revealed within the open space a singularly odd and striking figure of a man.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Almost upon the instant there followed a loud clanking of iron chains and bolts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
fusilladenounUS /ˈfjuːsɪleɪd/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
of the present time and place
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Almost upon the instant there followed a loud clanking of iron chains and bolts.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading Then, as the door swung slowly inward, there stood revealed within the open space a singularly odd and striking figure of a man.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Almost upon the instant there followed a loud clanking of iron chains and bolts.
juttingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌtɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Almost upon the instant there followed a loud clanking of iron chains and bolts.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then, as the door swung slowly inward, there stood revealed within the open space a singularly odd and striking figure of a man.
murkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrki/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
not any; not one
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
not divisible by two
From this reading Then, as the door swung slowly inward, there stood revealed within the open space a singularly odd and striking figure of a man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
ominouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːmənəsli/
in an ominous manner
From this reading Ragged tentacles were trailing ominously earthward as the storm raged down upon the sea.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Then, as the door swung slowly inward, there stood revealed within the open space a singularly odd and striking figure of a man.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Ragged tentacles were trailing ominously earthward as the storm raged down upon the sea.
RaggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Ragged tentacles were trailing ominously earthward as the storm raged down upon the sea.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Then, as the door swung slowly inward, there stood revealed within the open space a singularly odd and striking figure of a man.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Ragged tentacles were trailing ominously earthward as the storm raged down upon the sea.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Then, as the door swung slowly inward, there stood revealed within the open space a singularly odd and striking figure of a man.
term of address for a man
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Then, as the door swung slowly inward, there stood revealed within the open space a singularly odd and striking figure of a man.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Then, as the door swung slowly inward, there stood revealed within the open space a singularly odd and striking figure of a man.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then, as the door swung slowly inward, there stood revealed within the open space a singularly odd and striking figure of a man.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Ragged tentacles were trailing ominously earthward as the storm raged down upon the sea.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Then, as the door swung slowly inward, there stood revealed within the open space a singularly odd and striking figure of a man.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Then, as the door swung slowly inward, there stood revealed within the open space a singularly odd and striking figure of a man.
TAVERNnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
tentaclesnounUS /ˈtentəkəlz/
plural of “tentacle” — something that acts like a tentacle in its ability to grasp and hold
From this reading Ragged tentacles were trailing ominously earthward as the storm raged down upon the sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as the door swung slowly inward, there stood revealed within the open space a singularly odd and striking figure of a man.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Almost upon the instant there followed a loud clanking of iron chains and bolts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading Ragged tentacles were trailing ominously earthward as the storm raged down upon the sea.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading OF A NIGHT IN THE RED TAVERN As Sir Richard glanced above the jutting cornice he noted that the clouds had turned to a murky green.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ragged tentacles were trailing ominously earthward as the storm raged down upon the sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ragged tentacles were trailing ominously earthward as the storm raged down upon the sea.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
but in spite of that
From this reading Appreciating the need of immediate shelter, and having as yet heard no answering sounds from within, he sent another fusillade of blows against the door.
