Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The wind was high enough to romp ruthlessly with spark and blaze, until even the effort at fire-fighting had been abandoned.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading Alexander had withdrawn to her improvised shack and wrapped herself in her blanket.

(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 From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

the amount that many barrels might hold

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The wind was high enough to romp ruthlessly with spark and blaze, until even the effort at fire-fighting had been abandoned.

superlative of “black” — being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Alexander had withdrawn to her improvised shack and wrapped herself in her blanket.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading The wind was high enough to romp ruthlessly with spark and blaze, until even the effort at fire-fighting had been abandoned.

noisy confusion and turbulence

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

make a resonant sound, like artillery

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

any disease easily transmitted by contact

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

a small group of indispensable persons or things

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The wind was high enough to romp ruthlessly with spark and blaze, until even the effort at fire-fighting had been abandoned.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

divisible by two

From this reading The wind was high enough to romp ruthlessly with spark and blaze, until even the effort at fire-fighting had been abandoned.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The wind was high enough to romp ruthlessly with spark and blaze, until even the effort at fire-fighting had been abandoned.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The wind was high enough to romp ruthlessly with spark and blaze, until even the effort at fire-fighting had been abandoned.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Alexander had withdrawn to her improvised shack and wrapped herself in her blanket.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Alexander had withdrawn to her improvised shack and wrapped herself in her blanket.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The wind was high enough to romp ruthlessly with spark and blaze, until even the effort at fire-fighting had been abandoned.

past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

crowded or massed together

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

done or made using whatever is available

From this reading Alexander had withdrawn to her improvised shack and wrapped herself in her blanket.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

inflected form of “lap” — lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

an easy victory

From this reading The wind was high enough to romp ruthlessly with spark and blaze, until even the effort at fire-fighting had been abandoned.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

in a ruthless manner

From this reading The wind was high enough to romp ruthlessly with spark and blaze, until even the effort at fire-fighting had been abandoned.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading Alexander had withdrawn to her improvised shack and wrapped herself in her blanket.

to, toward, or in the southwest

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

a momentary flash of light

From this reading The wind was high enough to romp ruthlessly with spark and blaze, until even the effort at fire-fighting had been abandoned.

move hurridly

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

plural of “spurt” — the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

sweep across or over

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

in or at that place or location

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

up to a particular time

From this reading The wind was high enough to romp ruthlessly with spark and blaze, until even the effort at fire-fighting had been abandoned.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

at the time that

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The wind was high enough to romp ruthlessly with spark and blaze, until even the effort at fire-fighting had been abandoned.

-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading From down there at the boom as the blackest hours of the night passed, Halloway and Brent sat rubber-coated on the raft watching the inflamed redness that was wiping out all that end of the village.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The age-seasoned frame houses there huddled close enough for the hot contagion to sweep them with typhoon speed and they went up in spurts like pitch barrels.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading Alexander had withdrawn to her improvised shack and wrapped herself in her blanket.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Happily the bluster had settled to a constant gale out of the south-west and the fire-tide rolled with it to the edge and not the core of the town and when it lapped at the reeking woods it hissed out in defeat.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Alexander had withdrawn to her improvised shack and wrapped herself in her blanket.