used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a tempestuous night.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The wind howled dismally through the streets of Paris, and the rain and sleet dashed fiercely against the casements.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DANTES AND MERCEDES.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At intervals a wild shout might be caught as the blast paused in its furious career, and then a distant shot might be heard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At intervals a wild shout might be caught as the blast paused in its furious career, and then a distant shot might be heard.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But they passed away, and nothing save the wail of the storm-wind or the rushing sleet of the winter tempest was distinguished.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At intervals a wild shout might be caught as the blast paused in its furious career, and then a distant shot might be heard.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading At intervals a wild shout might be caught as the blast paused in its furious career, and then a distant shot might be heard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they passed away, and nothing save the wail of the storm-wind or the rushing sleet of the winter tempest was distinguished.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading At intervals a wild shout might be caught as the blast paused in its furious career, and then a distant shot might be heard.
casements
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From this reading The wind howled dismally through the streets of Paris, and the rain and sleet dashed fiercely against the casements.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading At intervals a wild shout might be caught as the blast paused in its furious career, and then a distant shot might be heard.
DANTES
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From this reading DANTES AND MERCEDES.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The wind howled dismally through the streets of Paris, and the rain and sleet dashed fiercely against the casements.
dismallyadverbUS /ˈdɪzməli/
in a cheerless manner
From this reading The wind howled dismally through the streets of Paris, and the rain and sleet dashed fiercely against the casements.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading At intervals a wild shout might be caught as the blast paused in its furious career, and then a distant shot might be heard.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading But they passed away, and nothing save the wail of the storm-wind or the rushing sleet of the winter tempest was distinguished.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading The wind howled dismally through the streets of Paris, and the rain and sleet dashed fiercely against the casements.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading At intervals a wild shout might be caught as the blast paused in its furious career, and then a distant shot might be heard.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading At intervals a wild shout might be caught as the blast paused in its furious career, and then a distant shot might be heard.
howledverbUS /haʊld/
past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries
From this reading The wind howled dismally through the streets of Paris, and the rain and sleet dashed fiercely against the casements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At intervals a wild shout might be caught as the blast paused in its furious career, and then a distant shot might be heard.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading At intervals a wild shout might be caught as the blast paused in its furious career, and then a distant shot might be heard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a tempestuous night.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At intervals a wild shout might be caught as the blast paused in its furious career, and then a distant shot might be heard.
MERCEDES
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From this reading DANTES AND MERCEDES.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At intervals a wild shout might be caught as the blast paused in its furious career, and then a distant shot might be heard.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a tempestuous night.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But they passed away, and nothing save the wail of the storm-wind or the rushing sleet of the winter tempest was distinguished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wind howled dismally through the streets of Paris, and the rain and sleet dashed fiercely against the casements.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But they passed away, and nothing save the wail of the storm-wind or the rushing sleet of the winter tempest was distinguished.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The wind howled dismally through the streets of Paris, and the rain and sleet dashed fiercely against the casements.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But they passed away, and nothing save the wail of the storm-wind or the rushing sleet of the winter tempest was distinguished.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading At intervals a wild shout might be caught as the blast paused in its furious career, and then a distant shot might be heard.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The wind howled dismally through the streets of Paris, and the rain and sleet dashed fiercely against the casements.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading But they passed away, and nothing save the wail of the storm-wind or the rushing sleet of the winter tempest was distinguished.
except for; apart from
From this reading But they passed away, and nothing save the wail of the storm-wind or the rushing sleet of the winter tempest was distinguished.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading At intervals a wild shout might be caught as the blast paused in its furious career, and then a distant shot might be heard.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading At intervals a wild shout might be caught as the blast paused in its furious career, and then a distant shot might be heard.
sleetnounUS /sliːt/
partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
From this reading The wind howled dismally through the streets of Paris, and the rain and sleet dashed fiercely against the casements.
storm-wind
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From this reading But they passed away, and nothing save the wail of the storm-wind or the rushing sleet of the winter tempest was distinguished.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The wind howled dismally through the streets of Paris, and the rain and sleet dashed fiercely against the casements.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading But they passed away, and nothing save the wail of the storm-wind or the rushing sleet of the winter tempest was distinguished.
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading It was a tempestuous night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wind howled dismally through the streets of Paris, and the rain and sleet dashed fiercely against the casements.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At intervals a wild shout might be caught as the blast paused in its furious career, and then a distant shot might be heard.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they passed away, and nothing save the wail of the storm-wind or the rushing sleet of the winter tempest was distinguished.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The wind howled dismally through the streets of Paris, and the rain and sleet dashed fiercely against the casements.
wailverbUS /weɪl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading But they passed away, and nothing save the wail of the storm-wind or the rushing sleet of the winter tempest was distinguished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a tempestuous night.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading At intervals a wild shout might be caught as the blast paused in its furious career, and then a distant shot might be heard.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind howled dismally through the streets of Paris, and the rain and sleet dashed fiercely against the casements.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading But they passed away, and nothing save the wail of the storm-wind or the rushing sleet of the winter tempest was distinguished.
