adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
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 the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading They all were so eager for the battle, that they could no longer distinguish between friend and foe, and each shook his clenched fist at the other.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They all were so eager for the battle, that they could no longer distinguish between friend and foe, and each shook his clenched fist at the other.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But today it seemed as though a crowd of excited spirits had taken possession of the children.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading They all were so eager for the battle, that they could no longer distinguish between friend and foe, and each shook his clenched fist at the other.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading But today it seemed as though a crowd of excited spirits had taken possession of the children.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading They all were so eager for the battle, that they could no longer distinguish between friend and foe, and each shook his clenched fist at the other.
DisturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading They all were so eager for the battle, that they could no longer distinguish between friend and foe, and each shook his clenched fist at the other.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading But today it seemed as though a crowd of excited spirits had taken possession of the children.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
facedadjectiveUS /feɪst/
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading They all were so eager for the battle, that they could no longer distinguish between friend and foe, and each shook his clenched fist at the other.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading They all were so eager for the battle, that they could no longer distinguish between friend and foe, and each shook his clenched fist at the other.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They all were so eager for the battle, that they could no longer distinguish between friend and foe, and each shook his clenched fist at the other.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They all were so eager for the battle, that they could no longer distinguish between friend and foe, and each shook his clenched fist at the other.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
HomenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But today it seemed as though a crowd of excited spirits had taken possession of the children.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading They all were so eager for the battle, that they could no longer distinguish between friend and foe, and each shook his clenched fist at the other.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
NeveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading They all were so eager for the battle, that they could no longer distinguish between friend and foe, and each shook his clenched fist at the other.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading But today it seemed as though a crowd of excited spirits had taken possession of the children.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
ridiculousadjectiveUS /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
rolledadjectiveUS /roʊld/
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
SchoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
schoolchildren
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But today it seemed as though a crowd of excited spirits had taken possession of the children.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading They all were so eager for the battle, that they could no longer distinguish between friend and foe, and each shook his clenched fist at the other.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They all were so eager for the battle, that they could no longer distinguish between friend and foe, and each shook his clenched fist at the other.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading But today it seemed as though a crowd of excited spirits had taken possession of the children.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But today it seemed as though a crowd of excited spirits had taken possession of the children.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But today it seemed as though a crowd of excited spirits had taken possession of the children.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
threatenings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading But today it seemed as though a crowd of excited spirits had taken possession of the children.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
UpperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course there were times that some were more restless and more dense than usual; but there were usually a good many with whom he could work successfully.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
WoodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Disturbance in School and Home Never before had the schoolmaster of Upper Wood had such hard work with his schoolchildren as on the morning after this night.
wrathnounUS /ræθ/
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading All the boys cast uncanny, warlike glances at each other, even suppressed threatenings were thrust hither and thither, and when the teacher turned his back such threatening gestures were made to those who faced him, that they, one and all, rolled their eyes with wrath and gave the most ridiculous answers.
