used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'd sooner handle a bunch of live wires."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading The pendulum in its callous swing fairly blazed.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Curse that green stuff!" said Bullard under his breath.
Bullard
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From this reading "Curse that green stuff!" said Bullard under his breath.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading "I'd sooner handle a bunch of live wires."
callousadjectiveUS /ˈkæləs/
emotionally hardened
From this reading The pendulum in its callous swing fairly blazed.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading "Curse that green stuff!" said Bullard under his breath.
a movement into or inward
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The pendulum in its callous swing fairly blazed.
firelit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading "Curse that green stuff!" said Bullard under his breath.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
half-stifled
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From this reading There was no sound save a half-stifled, irritating ticking.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading "I'd sooner handle a bunch of live wires."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Curse that green stuff!" said Bullard under his breath.
I'd
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From this reading "I'd sooner handle a bunch of live wires."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading There was no sound save a half-stifled, irritating ticking.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The pendulum in its callous swing fairly blazed.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "I'd sooner handle a bunch of live wires."
not any; not one
From this reading There was no sound save a half-stifled, irritating ticking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'd sooner handle a bunch of live wires."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
and nothing more
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
pendulumnounUS /ˈpen.dʒə.ləm/
A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely, often used in timekeeping.
From this reading The pendulum in its callous swing fairly blazed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Curse that green stuff!" said Bullard under his breath.
except for; apart from
From this reading There was no sound save a half-stifled, irritating ticking.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading "I'd sooner handle a bunch of live wires."
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There was no sound save a half-stifled, irritating ticking.
having a supporting base
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading "Curse that green stuff!" said Bullard under his breath.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The pendulum in its callous swing fairly blazed.
switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Curse that green stuff!" said Bullard under his breath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no sound save a half-stifled, irritating ticking.
tickingnounUS /ˈtɪkɪŋ/
a metallic tapping sound
From this reading There was no sound save a half-stifled, irritating ticking.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Curse that green stuff!" said Bullard under his breath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was standing in front of the clock, in the glow of an overhanging lamp, the only one he had switched on on entering the firelit room.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading "I'd sooner handle a bunch of live wires."
