used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
abandonmentnounUS /əˈbændənmənt/
the act of giving something up
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading No, Potts, my man; for downright inflexibility of purpose, for bold and resolute action, you need yield to none!
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
fearless and daring
From this reading No, Potts, my man; for downright inflexibility of purpose, for bold and resolute action, you need yield to none!
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
bravadonounUS /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/
a swaggering show of courage
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
breastingverbUS /ˈbrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “breast” — meet at breast level
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
cessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
give encouragement to
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
clothing in general
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
crashedverbUS /kræʃt/
past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading No, Potts, my man; for downright inflexibility of purpose, for bold and resolute action, you need yield to none!
drenchedadjectiveUS /drentʃt/
abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
a boy or man
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No, Potts, my man; for downright inflexibility of purpose, for bold and resolute action, you need yield to none!
forkedadjectiveUS /fɔːrkt/
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
the act of giving
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
glennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
inflexibilitynounUS /ˌɪnfleksɪˈbɪlɪti/
a lack of physical flexibility
From this reading No, Potts, my man; for downright inflexibility of purpose, for bold and resolute action, you need yield to none!
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
knapsacknounUS /ˈnæpsæk/
a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No, Potts, my man; for downright inflexibility of purpose, for bold and resolute action, you need yield to none!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading No, Potts, my man; for downright inflexibility of purpose, for bold and resolute action, you need yield to none!
a condition requiring relief
From this reading No, Potts, my man; for downright inflexibility of purpose, for bold and resolute action, you need yield to none!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
not any; not one
From this reading No, Potts, my man; for downright inflexibility of purpose, for bold and resolute action, you need yield to none!
not one, and not any
From this reading No, Potts, my man; for downright inflexibility of purpose, for bold and resolute action, you need yield to none!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
plashing
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From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
Potts
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From this reading No, Potts, my man; for downright inflexibility of purpose, for bold and resolute action, you need yield to none!
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading No, Potts, my man; for downright inflexibility of purpose, for bold and resolute action, you need yield to none!
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading No, Potts, my man; for downright inflexibility of purpose, for bold and resolute action, you need yield to none!
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
deliver by singing
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
smashingnounUS /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/
the act of breaking something into small pieces
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
in the near future
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
possessing sweep
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
swoopingverbUS /ˈswuːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
propel through the air
From this reading It is not every fellow could do this,--throw his knapsack on his shoulder, seize his stick, and set out in storm and blackness.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No, Potts, my man; for downright inflexibility of purpose, for bold and resolute action, you need yield to none!
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
hard to endure
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
upliftingnounUS /ˈʌplɪftɪŋ/
the rise of something
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading I was soon completely drenched, and my soaked clothes hung around with the weight of lead; my spirits, however, sustained me, and I toiled along, occasionally in a sort of wild bravado, giving a cheer as the thunder rolled close above my head, and trying to sing, as though my heart were as gay and my spirits as light as in an hour of happiest abandonment.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading As I walked onward against the swooping wind and the plashing rain, I felt a sort of heroic ardor in the notion of breasting the adverse waves of life so boldly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was, indeed, an awful night; the thunder rolled and crashed with scarce an interval of cessation; forked lightning tore across the sky in every direction; while the wind swept through the deep glen, smashing branches and uplifting large trees like mere shrubs.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading No, Potts, my man; for downright inflexibility of purpose, for bold and resolute action, you need yield to none!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading No, Potts, my man; for downright inflexibility of purpose, for bold and resolute action, you need yield to none!
