used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mount Franklin, distant about six miles, now appeared like a gigantic torch, around the summit of which turned fuliginous flames.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mount Franklin, distant about six miles, now appeared like a gigantic torch, around the summit of which turned fuliginous flames.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading "The crater is on fire!" said Herbert, who, more active than his companions, first reached the plateau.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the evening, after supper, Cyrus Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert, again ascended the plateau of Prospect Heights.
anew
From this reading In the evening, after supper, Cyrus Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert, again ascended the plateau of Prospect Heights.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading So much smoke, and possibly scoriae and cinders were mingled with them, that their light gleamed but faintly amid the gloom of the night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the evening, after supper, Cyrus Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert, again ascended the plateau of Prospect Heights.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mount Franklin, distant about six miles, now appeared like a gigantic torch, around the summit of which turned fuliginous flames.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Mount Franklin, distant about six miles, now appeared like a gigantic torch, around the summit of which turned fuliginous flames.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading In the evening, after supper, Cyrus Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert, again ascended the plateau of Prospect Heights.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So much smoke, and possibly scoriae and cinders were mingled with them, that their light gleamed but faintly amid the gloom of the night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
cindersnounUS /ˈsɪndərz/
plural of “cinder” — a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading So much smoke, and possibly scoriae and cinders were mingled with them, that their light gleamed but faintly amid the gloom of the night.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "The crater is on fire!" said Herbert, who, more active than his companions, first reached the plateau.
craternounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading In the evening, after supper, Cyrus Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert, again ascended the plateau of Prospect Heights.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Mount Franklin, distant about six miles, now appeared like a gigantic torch, around the summit of which turned fuliginous flames.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening, after supper, Cyrus Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert, again ascended the plateau of Prospect Heights.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading So much smoke, and possibly scoriae and cinders were mingled with them, that their light gleamed but faintly amid the gloom of the night.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "The crater is on fire!" said Herbert, who, more active than his companions, first reached the plateau.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "The crater is on fire!" said Herbert, who, more active than his companions, first reached the plateau.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Mount Franklin, distant about six miles, now appeared like a gigantic torch, around the summit of which turned fuliginous flames.
fuliginous
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From this reading Mount Franklin, distant about six miles, now appeared like a gigantic torch, around the summit of which turned fuliginous flames.
Gideon
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From this reading In the evening, after supper, Cyrus Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert, again ascended the plateau of Prospect Heights.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading Mount Franklin, distant about six miles, now appeared like a gigantic torch, around the summit of which turned fuliginous flames.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading So much smoke, and possibly scoriae and cinders were mingled with them, that their light gleamed but faintly amid the gloom of the night.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading So much smoke, and possibly scoriae and cinders were mingled with them, that their light gleamed but faintly amid the gloom of the night.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading In the evening, after supper, Cyrus Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert, again ascended the plateau of Prospect Heights.
HeightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading In the evening, after supper, Cyrus Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert, again ascended the plateau of Prospect Heights.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading In the evening, after supper, Cyrus Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert, again ascended the plateau of Prospect Heights.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The crater is on fire!" said Herbert, who, more active than his companions, first reached the plateau.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the evening, after supper, Cyrus Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert, again ascended the plateau of Prospect Heights.
incandescentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈdesənt/
emitting light as a result of being heated
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The crater is on fire!" said Herbert, who, more active than his companions, first reached the plateau.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading So much smoke, and possibly scoriae and cinders were mingled with them, that their light gleamed but faintly amid the gloom of the night.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mount Franklin, distant about six miles, now appeared like a gigantic torch, around the summit of which turned fuliginous flames.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Mount Franklin, distant about six miles, now appeared like a gigantic torch, around the summit of which turned fuliginous flames.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The crater is on fire!" said Herbert, who, more active than his companions, first reached the plateau.
attach to a support
From this reading Mount Franklin, distant about six miles, now appeared like a gigantic torch, around the summit of which turned fuliginous flames.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So much smoke, and possibly scoriae and cinders were mingled with them, that their light gleamed but faintly amid the gloom of the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading So much smoke, and possibly scoriae and cinders were mingled with them, that their light gleamed but faintly amid the gloom of the night.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mount Franklin, distant about six miles, now appeared like a gigantic torch, around the summit of which turned fuliginous flames.
obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/
the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the evening, after supper, Cyrus Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert, again ascended the plateau of Prospect Heights.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The crater is on fire!" said Herbert, who, more active than his companions, first reached the plateau.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading In the evening, after supper, Cyrus Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert, again ascended the plateau of Prospect Heights.
by chance
From this reading So much smoke, and possibly scoriae and cinders were mingled with them, that their light gleamed but faintly amid the gloom of the night.
the possibility of future success
From this reading In the evening, after supper, Cyrus Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert, again ascended the plateau of Prospect Heights.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "The crater is on fire!" said Herbert, who, more active than his companions, first reached the plateau.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The crater is on fire!" said Herbert, who, more active than his companions, first reached the plateau.
scoriae
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From this reading So much smoke, and possibly scoriae and cinders were mingled with them, that their light gleamed but faintly amid the gloom of the night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Mount Franklin, distant about six miles, now appeared like a gigantic torch, around the summit of which turned fuliginous flames.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So much smoke, and possibly scoriae and cinders were mingled with them, that their light gleamed but faintly amid the gloom of the night.
Spilett
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From this reading In the evening, after supper, Cyrus Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert, again ascended the plateau of Prospect Heights.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Mount Franklin, distant about six miles, now appeared like a gigantic torch, around the summit of which turned fuliginous flames.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading In the evening, after supper, Cyrus Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert, again ascended the plateau of Prospect Heights.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "The crater is on fire!" said Herbert, who, more active than his companions, first reached the plateau.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So much smoke, and possibly scoriae and cinders were mingled with them, that their light gleamed but faintly amid the gloom of the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the evening, after supper, Cyrus Harding, Gideon Spilett, and Herbert, again ascended the plateau of Prospect Heights.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So much smoke, and possibly scoriae and cinders were mingled with them, that their light gleamed but faintly amid the gloom of the night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Mount Franklin, distant about six miles, now appeared like a gigantic torch, around the summit of which turned fuliginous flames.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mount Franklin, distant about six miles, now appeared like a gigantic torch, around the summit of which turned fuliginous flames.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
vapournoun
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mount Franklin, distant about six miles, now appeared like a gigantic torch, around the summit of which turned fuliginous flames.
which person or people
From this reading "The crater is on fire!" said Herbert, who, more active than his companions, first reached the plateau.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was already dark, and the obscurity would permit them to ascertain if flames or incandescent matter thrown up by the volcano were mingled with the vapour and smoke accumulated at the mouth of the crater.
