used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANY PORT IN A STORM.
abductornounUS /æbˈdʌktər/
someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Gladsden was groping along when he perceived the thorn thicket changing into a prairie, only slightly interspersed with scrub.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the same time, though underfoot, the scene cleared, the indications of atmospheric perturbation increased in number and in ominous importance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ANY PORT IN A STORM.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time, though underfoot, the scene cleared, the indications of atmospheric perturbation increased in number and in ominous importance.
atmosphericadjectiveUS /ˌætməˈsferɪk/
relating to or located in the atmosphere
From this reading At the same time, though underfoot, the scene cleared, the indications of atmospheric perturbation increased in number and in ominous importance.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
blackeningnounUS /ˈblækənɪŋ/
changing to a darker color
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Gladsden was groping along when he perceived the thorn thicket changing into a prairie, only slightly interspersed with scrub.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading At the same time, though underfoot, the scene cleared, the indications of atmospheric perturbation increased in number and in ominous importance.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
greatly pleased
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
a young female
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
Gladsden
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From this reading Gladsden was groping along when he perceived the thorn thicket changing into a prairie, only slightly interspersed with scrub.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading Gladsden was groping along when he perceived the thorn thicket changing into a prairie, only slightly interspersed with scrub.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gladsden was groping along when he perceived the thorn thicket changing into a prairie, only slightly interspersed with scrub.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading At the same time, though underfoot, the scene cleared, the indications of atmospheric perturbation increased in number and in ominous importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANY PORT IN A STORM.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading At the same time, though underfoot, the scene cleared, the indications of atmospheric perturbation increased in number and in ominous importance.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading At the same time, though underfoot, the scene cleared, the indications of atmospheric perturbation increased in number and in ominous importance.
interspersedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈspɜːrst/
past form of “intersperse” — place at intervals in or among
From this reading Gladsden was groping along when he perceived the thorn thicket changing into a prairie, only slightly interspersed with scrub.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Gladsden was groping along when he perceived the thorn thicket changing into a prairie, only slightly interspersed with scrub.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
northeasternadjectiveUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːstərn/
situated in or oriented toward the northeast
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading At the same time, though underfoot, the scene cleared, the indications of atmospheric perturbation increased in number and in ominous importance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the same time, though underfoot, the scene cleared, the indications of atmospheric perturbation increased in number and in ominous importance.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading At the same time, though underfoot, the scene cleared, the indications of atmospheric perturbation increased in number and in ominous importance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
and nothing more
From this reading Gladsden was groping along when he perceived the thorn thicket changing into a prairie, only slightly interspersed with scrub.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Gladsden was groping along when he perceived the thorn thicket changing into a prairie, only slightly interspersed with scrub.
perturbationnounUS /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃən/
an unhappy and worried mental state
From this reading At the same time, though underfoot, the scene cleared, the indications of atmospheric perturbation increased in number and in ominous importance.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading ANY PORT IN A STORM.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Gladsden was groping along when he perceived the thorn thicket changing into a prairie, only slightly interspersed with scrub.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time, though underfoot, the scene cleared, the indications of atmospheric perturbation increased in number and in ominous importance.
cut with a saw
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading At the same time, though underfoot, the scene cleared, the indications of atmospheric perturbation increased in number and in ominous importance.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading Gladsden was groping along when he perceived the thorn thicket changing into a prairie, only slightly interspersed with scrub.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Gladsden was groping along when he perceived the thorn thicket changing into a prairie, only slightly interspersed with scrub.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading ANY PORT IN A STORM.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gladsden was groping along when he perceived the thorn thicket changing into a prairie, only slightly interspersed with scrub.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading Gladsden was groping along when he perceived the thorn thicket changing into a prairie, only slightly interspersed with scrub.
thornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading Gladsden was groping along when he perceived the thorn thicket changing into a prairie, only slightly interspersed with scrub.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At the same time, though underfoot, the scene cleared, the indications of atmospheric perturbation increased in number and in ominous importance.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time, though underfoot, the scene cleared, the indications of atmospheric perturbation increased in number and in ominous importance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
triumphedverbUS /ˈtraɪəmft/
past form of “triumph” — prove superior
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
underfootadverbUS /ˌʌndərˈfʊt/
under the feet
From this reading At the same time, though underfoot, the scene cleared, the indications of atmospheric perturbation increased in number and in ominous importance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Already the material man triumphed over the romantic one, and our Englishman thought considerably better of a solid refuge from the tempest than to come up with the abductor of the Mexican girl.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gladsden was groping along when he perceived the thorn thicket changing into a prairie, only slightly interspersed with scrub.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Spite of its sinister aspect, therefore, his eyes were delighted when he saw, outlined against the northeastern sky, sullenly blackening, a curiously shaped tower.
at the time that
From this reading Gladsden was groping along when he perceived the thorn thicket changing into a prairie, only slightly interspersed with scrub.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gladsden was groping along when he perceived the thorn thicket changing into a prairie, only slightly interspersed with scrub.
