Chapter VII

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

From this reading It was a wild March night.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

(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 All the twilight world seemed sound and motion.

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

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been heavy rains for the last few days, and the roads were deeply gullied, and somewhat dangerous by night.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There had been heavy rains for the last few days, and the roads were deeply gullied, and somewhat dangerous by night.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

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 wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading There had been heavy rains for the last few days, and the roads were deeply gullied, and somewhat dangerous by night.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading There had been heavy rains for the last few days, and the roads were deeply gullied, and somewhat dangerous by night.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading There had been heavy rains for the last few days, and the roads were deeply gullied, and somewhat dangerous by night.

mark as different

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There had been heavy rains for the last few days, and the roads were deeply gullied, and somewhat dangerous by night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There had been heavy rains for the last few days, and the roads were deeply gullied, and somewhat dangerous by night.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

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From this reading There had been heavy rains for the last few days, and the roads were deeply gullied, and somewhat dangerous by night.

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

From this reading There had been heavy rains for the last few days, and the roads were deeply gullied, and somewhat dangerous by night.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading There had been heavy rains for the last few days, and the roads were deeply gullied, and somewhat dangerous by night.

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

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

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

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a wild March night.

immediately past

From this reading There had been heavy rains for the last few days, and the roads were deeply gullied, and somewhat dangerous by night.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

march in a procession

From this reading It was a wild March night.

the common people generally

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

the light of the Moon

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading All the twilight world seemed sound and motion.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

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

From this reading It was a wild March night.

past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading There had been heavy rains for the last few days, and the roads were deeply gullied, and somewhat dangerous by night.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading There had been heavy rains for the last few days, and the roads were deeply gullied, and somewhat dangerous by night.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading All the twilight world seemed sound and motion.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading There had been heavy rains for the last few days, and the roads were deeply gullied, and somewhat dangerous by night.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading All the twilight world seemed sound and motion.

the season of growth

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

a river in the northeastern United States that rises in New York and flows southward through Pennsylvania and Maryland into Chesapeake Bay

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

in a swift manner

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

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

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

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

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading All the twilight world seemed sound and motion.

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

From this reading It was a wild March night.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

a Caucasian

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading It was a wild March night.

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

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

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

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The wind blew loud and cold, though there was in the air a faint breath of spring, and the brooks were coming down with fuller currents every hour to swell the Susquehanna.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The wild, white moon, nearly at the full, was plunging swiftly through heavy masses of gray cloud, that at times quite obscured her light, and the solid shapes of hill and wood, and the sweeping, changing shadows were so mingled that it was hard to distinguish what was real earth and what was but the effect of cloud and wind-blown moonshine.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading All the twilight world seemed sound and motion.