adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
afterwardadverbUS /ˈæftərwərd/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 those he had invited in days of old were present at his wedding.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading One August night, out off gloomy Iceland, mingled with the furious clamour of the sea, his wedding with the sea was performed.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All except Sylvestre, who had gone to sleep in the enchanted gardens far, far away, at the other side of the earth.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
babyhoodnounUS /ˈbeɪbihʊd/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
battledverbUS /ˈbætəld/
past form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
bullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he never returned.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
clamourverbUS /ˈklæmər/
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
From this reading One August night, out off gloomy Iceland, mingled with the furious clamour of the sea, his wedding with the sea was performed.
concealverbUS /kənˈsiːl/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
criesnounUS /kraɪz/
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
darlingnounUS /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/
a special loved one
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading All those he had invited in days of old were present at his wedding.
deafeningadjectiveUS /ˈdefənɪŋ/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
death-cry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
deathlyadjectiveUS /ˈdeθli/
having the physical appearance of death
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading All except Sylvestre, who had gone to sleep in the enchanted gardens far, far away, at the other side of the earth.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading All except Sylvestre, who had gone to sleep in the enchanted gardens far, far away, at the other side of the earth.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading All except Sylvestre, who had gone to sleep in the enchanted gardens far, far away, at the other side of the earth.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading All except Sylvestre, who had gone to sleep in the enchanted gardens far, far away, at the other side of the earth.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading One August night, out off gloomy Iceland, mingled with the furious clamour of the sea, his wedding with the sea was performed.
gardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading All except Sylvestre, who had gone to sleep in the enchanted gardens far, far away, at the other side of the earth.
Gaudnoun
cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
ghoulnounUS /ɡuːl/
someone who takes bodies from graves and sells them for anatomical dissection
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
giantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading One August night, out off gloomy Iceland, mingled with the furious clamour of the sea, his wedding with the sea was performed.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading All except Sylvestre, who had gone to sleep in the enchanted gardens far, far away, at the other side of the earth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he never returned.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One August night, out off gloomy Iceland, mingled with the furious clamour of the sea, his wedding with the sea was performed.
howledverbUS /haʊld/
past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
IcelandnounUS /ˈaɪslənd/
an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944
From this reading One August night, out off gloomy Iceland, mingled with the furious clamour of the sea, his wedding with the sea was performed.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading All those he had invited in days of old were present at his wedding.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading One August night, out off gloomy Iceland, mingled with the furious clamour of the sea, his wedding with the sea was performed.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Profoundest mystery had surrounded this unhallowed union.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But he never returned.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One August night, out off gloomy Iceland, mingled with the furious clamour of the sea, his wedding with the sea was performed.
nurseverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One August night, out off gloomy Iceland, mingled with the furious clamour of the sea, his wedding with the sea was performed.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One August night, out off gloomy Iceland, mingled with the furious clamour of the sea, his wedding with the sea was performed.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All those he had invited in days of old were present at his wedding.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One August night, out off gloomy Iceland, mingled with the furious clamour of the sea, his wedding with the sea was performed.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All except Sylvestre, who had gone to sleep in the enchanted gardens far, far away, at the other side of the earth.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One August night, out off gloomy Iceland, mingled with the furious clamour of the sea, his wedding with the sea was performed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
pall-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading One August night, out off gloomy Iceland, mingled with the furious clamour of the sea, his wedding with the sea was performed.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All those he had invited in days of old were present at his wedding.
Profoundest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Profoundest mystery had surrounded this unhallowed union.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But he never returned.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
roarverbUS /rɔːr/
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
rockedverbUS /rɑːkt/
past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading One August night, out off gloomy Iceland, mingled with the furious clamour of the sea, his wedding with the sea was performed.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading All except Sylvestre, who had gone to sleep in the enchanted gardens far, far away, at the other side of the earth.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading All except Sylvestre, who had gone to sleep in the enchanted gardens far, far away, at the other side of the earth.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
stiffenedverbUS /ˈstɪfənd/
past form of “stiffen” — become stiff or stiffer
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
stifleverbUS /ˈstaɪfəl/
suppress in order to conceal or hide
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading Profoundest mystery had surrounded this unhallowed union.
Sylvestre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All except Sylvestre, who had gone to sleep in the enchanted gardens far, far away, at the other side of the earth.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One August night, out off gloomy Iceland, mingled with the furious clamour of the sea, his wedding with the sea was performed.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It had been his nurse; it had rocked him in his babyhood, and had afterward made him big and strong; then, in his superb manhood, it had taken him back again for itself alone.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Profoundest mystery had surrounded this unhallowed union.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All those he had invited in days of old were present at his wedding.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
unhallowedadjective
not hallowed or consecrated
From this reading Profoundest mystery had surrounded this unhallowed union.
unionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Profoundest mystery had surrounded this unhallowed union.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One August night, out off gloomy Iceland, mingled with the furious clamour of the sea, his wedding with the sea was performed.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading One August night, out off gloomy Iceland, mingled with the furious clamour of the sea, his wedding with the sea was performed.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While it went on, dark curtains hung pall-like over it as if to conceal the ceremony, and the ghoul howled in an awful deafening voice to stifle his cries.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading All except Sylvestre, who had gone to sleep in the enchanted gardens far, far away, at the other side of the earth.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He, thinking of Gaud, his sole, darling wife, had battled with giant strength against this deathly rival, until he at last surrendered, with a deep death-cry like the roar of a dying bull, through a mouth already filled with water; and his arms were stretched apart and stiffened for ever.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading One August night, out off gloomy Iceland, mingled with the furious clamour of the sea, his wedding with the sea was performed.
