Chapter XXX

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

From this reading The rain had ceased, but the wind at times attained such violence as to rattle the casements like the jarring of a cannonade.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition to this, their wakefulness was increased by the noise of the gale outside.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

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

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

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

From this reading The rain had ceased, but the wind at times attained such violence as to rattle the casements like the jarring of a cannonade.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The rain had ceased, but the wind at times attained such violence as to rattle the casements like the jarring of a cannonade.

achieved or reached

From this reading The rain had ceased, but the wind at times attained such violence as to rattle the casements like the jarring of a cannonade.

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

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

the shedding of blood resulting in murder

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The rain had ceased, but the wind at times attained such violence as to rattle the casements like the jarring of a cannonade.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In addition to this, their wakefulness was increased by the noise of the gale outside.

intense and continuous artillery fire

From this reading The rain had ceased, but the wind at times attained such violence as to rattle the casements like the jarring of a cannonade.

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From this reading The rain had ceased, but the wind at times attained such violence as to rattle the casements like the jarring of a cannonade.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The rain had ceased, but the wind at times attained such violence as to rattle the casements like the jarring of a cannonade.

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 Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

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

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

plural of “fiend” — a cruel wicked and inhuman person

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

set up or found

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading In addition to this, their wakefulness was increased by the noise of the gale outside.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

large in amount or extent or degree

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

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

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

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

From this reading In addition to this, their wakefulness was increased by the noise of the gale outside.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading In addition to this, their wakefulness was increased by the noise of the gale outside.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

making or causing a harsh and irritating sound

From this reading The rain had ceased, but the wind at times attained such violence as to rattle the casements like the jarring of a cannonade.

vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

the sound of laughing

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

plural of “legion” — archaic terms for army

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The rain had ceased, but the wind at times attained such violence as to rattle the casements like the jarring of a cannonade.

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

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

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

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading In addition to this, their wakefulness was increased by the noise of the gale outside.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

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

From this reading In addition to this, their wakefulness was increased by the noise of the gale outside.

above and across; more than

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

owed as a debt

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The rain had ceased, but the wind at times attained such violence as to rattle the casements like the jarring of a cannonade.

make short successive sounds

From this reading The rain had ceased, but the wind at times attained such violence as to rattle the casements like the jarring of a cannonade.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

the killing of animals (as for food)

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

unusualness as a consequence of not being well known

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The rain had ceased, but the wind at times attained such violence as to rattle the casements like the jarring of a cannonade.

the environmental condition

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

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

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

in or at that place or location

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In addition to this, their wakefulness was increased by the noise of the gale outside.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The rain had ceased, but the wind at times attained such violence as to rattle the casements like the jarring of a cannonade.

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

From this reading Neither of the girls found much rest during the night, owing to the strangeness of their surroundings and the exciting experiences that had come to them.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

past form of “uproot” — move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading The rain had ceased, but the wind at times attained such violence as to rattle the casements like the jarring of a cannonade.

a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world

From this reading In addition to this, their wakefulness was increased by the noise of the gale outside.

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

From this reading In addition to this, their wakefulness was increased by the noise of the gale outside.

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

From this reading With these deeper tones there would come loud shrieks, like the laughter of fiends, as if the Prince of Darkness and his legions were making merry over the impending downfall of goodly customs, uprooted by slaughter and bloodshed.

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

From this reading The rain had ceased, but the wind at times attained such violence as to rattle the casements like the jarring of a cannonade.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.

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

From this reading Then its force would lessen, and it would moan about the gables and down the chimneys with a sound as though the patriots already fallen might be lamenting the long-continued siege of Boston.