used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
billowyadjective
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His countenance was solemn, but disquieted.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading His countenance was solemn, but disquieted.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading ‘Yet why should I desire his presence, who heralds only gloom?
disquietedadjective
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading His countenance was solemn, but disquieted.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading ‘I would that he were here!’ exclaimed the high priest.
floodsnounUS /flʌdz/
plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
forky
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From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jabaster stood gazing upon the wild scene from the gallery of his palace.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Jabaster stood gazing upon the wild scene from the gallery of his palace.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Jabaster stood gazing upon the wild scene from the gallery of his palace.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading ‘Yet why should I desire his presence, who heralds only gloom?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘I would that he were here!’ exclaimed the high priest.
heraldsnounUS /ˈherəldz/
plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news
From this reading ‘Yet why should I desire his presence, who heralds only gloom?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading ‘I would that he were here!’ exclaimed the high priest.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading ‘I would that he were here!’ exclaimed the high priest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jabaster stood gazing upon the wild scene from the gallery of his palace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘I would that he were here!’ exclaimed the high priest.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
Jabaster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
midadjectiveUS /mɪd/
used in combination to denote the middle
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
and nothing more
From this reading ‘Yet why should I desire his presence, who heralds only gloom?
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Jabaster stood gazing upon the wild scene from the gallery of his palace.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading ‘Yet why should I desire his presence, who heralds only gloom?
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading ‘I would that he were here!’ exclaimed the high priest.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Jabaster stood gazing upon the wild scene from the gallery of his palace.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ‘Yet why should I desire his presence, who heralds only gloom?
shrieksnounUS /ʃriːks/
plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading His countenance was solemn, but disquieted.
not in physical motion
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Jabaster stood gazing upon the wild scene from the gallery of his palace.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘I would that he were here!’ exclaimed the high priest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
TigrisnounUS /ˈtaɪɡrəs/
an Asian river; a tributary of the Euphrates River
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
TWAS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Jabaster stood gazing upon the wild scene from the gallery of his palace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His countenance was solemn, but disquieted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘I would that he were here!’ exclaimed the high priest.
which person or people
From this reading ‘Yet why should I desire his presence, who heralds only gloom?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading ‘Yet why should I desire his presence, who heralds only gloom?
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Jabaster stood gazing upon the wild scene from the gallery of his palace.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading _The Death of Jabaster_ ‘TWAS midnight, and the storm still raged; ‘mid the roar of the thunder and the shrieks of the wind, the floods of forky lightning each instant revealed the broad and billowy breast of the troubled Tigris.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ‘I would that he were here!’ exclaimed the high priest.
but in spite of that
From this reading ‘Yet why should I desire his presence, who heralds only gloom?
