Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading THE WINDSTORM IN the mountains the storm developed a stunning downpour of rain such as only the West experiences.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

(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 Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

plural of “altitude” — elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

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

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

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

From this reading THE WINDSTORM IN the mountains the storm developed a stunning downpour of rain such as only the West experiences.

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

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

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

From this reading All traces of the fugitives’ flight would be wiped out.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading THE WINDSTORM IN the mountains the storm developed a stunning downpour of rain such as only the West experiences.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

a heavy rain

From this reading THE WINDSTORM IN the mountains the storm developed a stunning downpour of rain such as only the West experiences.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading THE WINDSTORM IN the mountains the storm developed a stunning downpour of rain such as only the West experiences.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

make flat or flatter

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading All traces of the fugitives’ flight would be wiped out.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading All traces of the fugitives’ flight would be wiped out.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

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

From this reading THE WINDSTORM IN the mountains the storm developed a stunning downpour of rain such as only the West experiences.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

darkened by clouds

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

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 Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

the force of workers available

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

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

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading THE WINDSTORM IN the mountains the storm developed a stunning downpour of rain such as only the West experiences.

(of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

not any; not one

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WINDSTORM IN the mountains the storm developed a stunning downpour of rain such as only the West experiences.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

and nothing more

From this reading THE WINDSTORM IN the mountains the storm developed a stunning downpour of rain such as only the West experiences.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading All traces of the fugitives’ flight would be wiped out.

above and across; more than

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading THE WINDSTORM IN the mountains the storm developed a stunning downpour of rain such as only the West experiences.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

very drunk

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

past form of “stampede” — cause to run in panic

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading THE WINDSTORM IN the mountains the storm developed a stunning downpour of rain such as only the West experiences.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

commanding attention

From this reading THE WINDSTORM IN the mountains the storm developed a stunning downpour of rain such as only the West experiences.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE WINDSTORM IN the mountains the storm developed a stunning downpour of rain such as only the West experiences.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

possessing sweep

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

very great or intense

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

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

From this reading THE WINDSTORM IN the mountains the storm developed a stunning downpour of rain such as only the West experiences.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

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

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading All traces of the fugitives’ flight would be wiped out.

a violent disturbance

From this reading Down there men staggered around in the blackness, their shelter swept from over their heads, their eyes and teeth filled with sand--a scene of turmoil and intense discomfort if not of actual suffering.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

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

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

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

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

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

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading THE WINDSTORM IN the mountains the storm developed a stunning downpour of rain such as only the West experiences.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

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

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

during the time that

From this reading Up in the altitudes the search party was soaked to the skin, their supplies were ruined, their stock stampeded, and the rain eventually turned to a wet snow, with the temperature lowering fast, while always the terrific wind blew and swept all movable obstacles before it.

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

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

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

a storm consisting of violent winds

From this reading THE WINDSTORM IN the mountains the storm developed a stunning downpour of rain such as only the West experiences.

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading All traces of the fugitives’ flight would be wiped out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Down on the desert there was no rain whatever, but the wind blew with such terrific force as to flatten many of the railroad camps, whirl desert cabins around, carry away chimneys, and send a sand storm raging over the level stretches which was more than cruel to man and beast.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading All traces of the fugitives’ flight would be wiped out.