Chapter XI

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

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

the state of being absent

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

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

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Nothing was to be seen but an ocean of misty surf below, and a wilderness of dark clouds flying madly overhead.

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

From this reading THE STORM AND ESCAPE.

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

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Nothing was to be seen but an ocean of misty surf below, and a wilderness of dark clouds flying madly overhead.

plural of “billow” — a large sea wave

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

of short duration or distance

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

placed in a grave

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

make calm or still

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Nothing was to be seen but an ocean of misty surf below, and a wilderness of dark clouds flying madly overhead.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading THE STORM AND ESCAPE.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

moving swiftly

From this reading Nothing was to be seen but an ocean of misty surf below, and a wilderness of dark clouds flying madly overhead.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

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

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

only a very short time before

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

a high place

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

not accessible to view

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

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

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

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

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

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From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading Nothing was to be seen but an ocean of misty surf below, and a wilderness of dark clouds flying madly overhead.

become covered with mist

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading Nothing was to be seen but an ocean of misty surf below, and a wilderness of dark clouds flying madly overhead.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

in motion

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing was to be seen but an ocean of misty surf below, and a wilderness of dark clouds flying madly overhead.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

on one occasion

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

above and across; more than

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Nothing was to be seen but an ocean of misty surf below, and a wilderness of dark clouds flying madly overhead.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

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

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Nothing was to be seen but an ocean of misty surf below, and a wilderness of dark clouds flying madly overhead.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

with low volume

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

a state of social isolation

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading THE STORM AND ESCAPE.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

the rays of the sun

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading Nothing was to be seen but an ocean of misty surf below, and a wilderness of dark clouds flying madly overhead.

characterized by great swelling waves or surges

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

feeling self-importance

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

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

From this reading THE STORM AND ESCAPE.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

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

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

a shaky motion

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

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

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

precisely as stated

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

-ing form of “vibrate” — shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

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

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

at the time that

From this reading When we reached the summit of the cliff, and looked over once more into the enchanted valley, we could hardly believe that such a change as we beheld could have taken place during our absence.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

during the time that

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading While we gazed in silence upon the wilderness of surging billows, the whole island became hidden in mist; and that happy valley, so lovely in its solitude but a brief hour before, so calm in its slumbering beauty, so softly steeped in sunshine, was now buried in the fierce conflict of the elements.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading That scene of beauty upon which we had lingered with so much pleasure now seemed to be a moving ocean of clouds, ingulfing every visible point in its billows of mist, raging and foaming as it swelled up over the heights; the wild roar of the tempest vibrating fiercely through the air--the very rocks upon which we stood trembling in the dread coming of its wrath.