Chapter XVII

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

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quickly and without warning

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

From this reading Cold as the night air is, not a breath of wind comes to disturb the strange calm that hangs over land and sea.

in the middle of; surrounded by

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

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the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "It is the hydra of calamities, The sevenfold death: the jealous are the Damn'd."--YOUNG.

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

From this reading "Rush forth in myriads, as to wage War with the lines of darkness."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Far down in the bay the ocean lies at rest.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

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an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Far down in the bay the ocean lies at rest.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

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the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Cold as the night air is, not a breath of wind comes to disturb the strange calm that hangs over land and sea.

a quality that outshines the usual

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plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading "It is the hydra of calamities, The sevenfold death: the jealous are the Damn'd."--YOUNG.

make calm or still

From this reading Cold as the night air is, not a breath of wind comes to disturb the strange calm that hangs over land and sea.

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

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having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

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plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Cold as the night air is, not a breath of wind comes to disturb the strange calm that hangs over land and sea.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

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too numerous to be counted

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It is the hydra of calamities, The sevenfold death: the jealous are the Damn'd."--YOUNG.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "Rush forth in myriads, as to wage War with the lines of darkness."

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "It is the hydra of calamities, The sevenfold death: the jealous are the Damn'd."--YOUNG.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

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move deeply

From this reading Cold as the night air is, not a breath of wind comes to disturb the strange calm that hangs over land and sea.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

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being or moving lower in position or less in some value

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to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Far down in the bay the ocean lies at rest.

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

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the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Rush forth in myriads, as to wage War with the lines of darkness."

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

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a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

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a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

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decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

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plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something

From this reading Cold as the night air is, not a breath of wind comes to disturb the strange calm that hangs over land and sea.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

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the -ing form of “have”

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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

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(Greek mythology) monster with nine heads; when struck off each head was replaced by two new ones

From this reading "It is the hydra of calamities, The sevenfold death: the jealous are the Damn'd."--YOUNG.

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

From this reading "Rush forth in myriads, as to wage War with the lines of darkness."

moving to the inside of something

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

From this reading "It is the hydra of calamities, The sevenfold death: the jealous are the Damn'd."--YOUNG.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is the hydra of calamities, The sevenfold death: the jealous are the Damn'd."--YOUNG.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading "It is the hydra of calamities, The sevenfold death: the jealous are the Damn'd."--YOUNG.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Cold as the night air is, not a breath of wind comes to disturb the strange calm that hangs over land and sea.

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

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immediately past

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plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

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plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Far down in the bay the ocean lies at rest.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

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plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "Rush forth in myriads, as to wage War with the lines of darkness."

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From this reading "Rush forth in myriads, as to wage War with the lines of darkness."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Cold as the night air is, not a breath of wind comes to disturb the strange calm that hangs over land and sea.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Cold as the night air is, not a breath of wind comes to disturb the strange calm that hangs over land and sea.

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

From this reading Far down in the bay the ocean lies at rest.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "It is the hydra of calamities, The sevenfold death: the jealous are the Damn'd."--YOUNG.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

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above and across; more than

From this reading Cold as the night air is, not a breath of wind comes to disturb the strange calm that hangs over land and sea.

above your head; in the sky

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plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

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(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

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plural of “path” — a course of conduct

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not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Far down in the bay the ocean lies at rest.

move hurridly

From this reading "Rush forth in myriads, as to wage War with the lines of darkness."

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Cold as the night air is, not a breath of wind comes to disturb the strange calm that hangs over land and sea.

having seven units or components

From this reading "It is the hydra of calamities, The sevenfold death: the jealous are the Damn'd."--YOUNG.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

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plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

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being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Cold as the night air is, not a breath of wind comes to disturb the strange calm that hangs over land and sea.

in a softened tone

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

From this reading "It is the hydra of calamities, The sevenfold death: the jealous are the Damn'd."--YOUNG.

from one end or side of something to the other

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

From this reading "Rush forth in myriads, as to wage War with the lines of darkness."

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

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up to a particular time

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

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something that remunerates

From this reading "Rush forth in myriads, as to wage War with the lines of darkness."

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading "Rush forth in myriads, as to wage War with the lines of darkness."

past form of “watch” — look attentively

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a Caucasian

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air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Cold as the night air is, not a breath of wind comes to disturb the strange calm that hangs over land and sea.

marked by repeated turns and bends

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in the company of; together with

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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "It is the hydra of calamities, The sevenfold death: the jealous are the Damn'd."--YOUNG.