(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading To him it was as though he were fighting his way through deep water reaching twenty fathoms above his head.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was just as cold as green water; it contained scarcely more life.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He felt the same sense of clammy, lurking things, unknown things, such as crawl along the slimy bottoms where rotting hulks lie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To him it was as though he were fighting his way through deep water reaching twenty fathoms above his head.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
Barstow's
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From this reading _The Shadow on the Floor_ Donaldson toiled up the dark staircase leading to Barstow's laboratory.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
bottomsnounUS /ˈbɑːtəmz/
plural of “bottom” — the lower side of anything
From this reading He felt the same sense of clammy, lurking things, unknown things, such as crawl along the slimy bottoms where rotting hulks lie.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
clammyadjectiveUS /ˈklæmi/
unpleasantly cool and humid
From this reading He felt the same sense of clammy, lurking things, unknown things, such as crawl along the slimy bottoms where rotting hulks lie.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The air was just as cold as green water; it contained scarcely more life.
gotten under control
From this reading The air was just as cold as green water; it contained scarcely more life.
crawlverbUS /krɔːl/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading He felt the same sense of clammy, lurking things, unknown things, such as crawl along the slimy bottoms where rotting hulks lie.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading _The Shadow on the Floor_ Donaldson toiled up the dark staircase leading to Barstow's laboratory.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading To him it was as though he were fighting his way through deep water reaching twenty fathoms above his head.
Donaldson
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From this reading _The Shadow on the Floor_ Donaldson toiled up the dark staircase leading to Barstow's laboratory.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading To him it was as though he were fighting his way through deep water reaching twenty fathoms above his head.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt the same sense of clammy, lurking things, unknown things, such as crawl along the slimy bottoms where rotting hulks lie.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading To him it was as though he were fighting his way through deep water reaching twenty fathoms above his head.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading _The Shadow on the Floor_ Donaldson toiled up the dark staircase leading to Barstow's laboratory.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The air was just as cold as green water; it contained scarcely more life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To him it was as though he were fighting his way through deep water reaching twenty fathoms above his head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading To him it was as though he were fighting his way through deep water reaching twenty fathoms above his head.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him it was as though he were fighting his way through deep water reaching twenty fathoms above his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To him it was as though he were fighting his way through deep water reaching twenty fathoms above his head.
hulksnounUS /hʌlks/
plural of “hulk” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading He felt the same sense of clammy, lurking things, unknown things, such as crawl along the slimy bottoms where rotting hulks lie.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To him it was as though he were fighting his way through deep water reaching twenty fathoms above his head.
and nothing more
From this reading The air was just as cold as green water; it contained scarcely more life.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading _The Shadow on the Floor_ Donaldson toiled up the dark staircase leading to Barstow's laboratory.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading _The Shadow on the Floor_ Donaldson toiled up the dark staircase leading to Barstow's laboratory.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He felt the same sense of clammy, lurking things, unknown things, such as crawl along the slimy bottoms where rotting hulks lie.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The air was just as cold as green water; it contained scarcely more life.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading He felt the same sense of clammy, lurking things, unknown things, such as crawl along the slimy bottoms where rotting hulks lie.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The air was just as cold as green water; it contained scarcely more life.
murderersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərərz/
plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He felt the same sense of clammy, lurking things, unknown things, such as crawl along the slimy bottoms where rotting hulks lie.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _The Shadow on the Floor_ Donaldson toiled up the dark staircase leading to Barstow's laboratory.
and nothing more
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading To him it was as though he were fighting his way through deep water reaching twenty fathoms above his head.
rottingnounUS /ˈrɑːtɪŋ/
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
From this reading He felt the same sense of clammy, lurking things, unknown things, such as crawl along the slimy bottoms where rotting hulks lie.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He felt the same sense of clammy, lurking things, unknown things, such as crawl along the slimy bottoms where rotting hulks lie.
only a very short time before
From this reading The air was just as cold as green water; it contained scarcely more life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He felt the same sense of clammy, lurking things, unknown things, such as crawl along the slimy bottoms where rotting hulks lie.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading _The Shadow on the Floor_ Donaldson toiled up the dark staircase leading to Barstow's laboratory.
slimyadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪmi/
covered with or resembling slime
From this reading He felt the same sense of clammy, lurking things, unknown things, such as crawl along the slimy bottoms where rotting hulks lie.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading _The Shadow on the Floor_ Donaldson toiled up the dark staircase leading to Barstow's laboratory.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He felt the same sense of clammy, lurking things, unknown things, such as crawl along the slimy bottoms where rotting hulks lie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Shadow on the Floor_ Donaldson toiled up the dark staircase leading to Barstow's laboratory.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He felt the same sense of clammy, lurking things, unknown things, such as crawl along the slimy bottoms where rotting hulks lie.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To him it was as though he were fighting his way through deep water reaching twenty fathoms above his head.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading To him it was as though he were fighting his way through deep water reaching twenty fathoms above his head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Shadow on the Floor_ Donaldson toiled up the dark staircase leading to Barstow's laboratory.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading _The Shadow on the Floor_ Donaldson toiled up the dark staircase leading to Barstow's laboratory.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading To him it was as though he were fighting his way through deep water reaching twenty fathoms above his head.
not known
From this reading He felt the same sense of clammy, lurking things, unknown things, such as crawl along the slimy bottoms where rotting hulks lie.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _The Shadow on the Floor_ Donaldson toiled up the dark staircase leading to Barstow's laboratory.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To him it was as though he were fighting his way through deep water reaching twenty fathoms above his head.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading To him it was as though he were fighting his way through deep water reaching twenty fathoms above his head.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To him it was as though he were fighting his way through deep water reaching twenty fathoms above his head.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To him it was as though he were fighting his way through deep water reaching twenty fathoms above his head.
in or at the place that
From this reading He felt the same sense of clammy, lurking things, unknown things, such as crawl along the slimy bottoms where rotting hulks lie.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was impelled here by the same sort of fascination which is said to lead murderers back to their victims, yet it seemed to be the only place where he would be able to think at all.
