Chapter VIII

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

From this reading It was a night of storms and tempests.

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From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

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

From this reading It was a night of storms and tempests.

a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric often with pictorial designs

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

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

From this reading As is not unusual in hilly districts, thunder, as well as rain, was brought up by the gusty wind.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

make a strident sound

From this reading The house, though in the midst of the town, seemed to rock with the violence of the blast.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading As is not unusual in hilly districts, thunder, as well as rain, was brought up by the gusty wind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As is not unusual in hilly districts, thunder, as well as rain, was brought up by the gusty wind.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

provide with a causeway

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

informal intensifiers

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading As is not unusual in hilly districts, thunder, as well as rain, was brought up by the gusty wind.

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

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

informal intensifiers

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

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

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts

From this reading As is not unusual in hilly districts, thunder, as well as rain, was brought up by the gusty wind.

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

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

having hills and crags

From this reading As is not unusual in hilly districts, thunder, as well as rain, was brought up by the gusty wind.

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

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The house, though in the midst of the town, seemed to rock with the violence of the blast.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

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

From this reading As is not unusual in hilly districts, thunder, as well as rain, was brought up by the gusty wind.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

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

From this reading As is not unusual in hilly districts, thunder, as well as rain, was brought up by the gusty wind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a night of storms and tempests.

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

anemic looking from illness or emotion

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading The house, though in the midst of the town, seemed to rock with the violence of the blast.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

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

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

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

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

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

From this reading It was a night of storms and tempests.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As is not unusual in hilly districts, thunder, as well as rain, was brought up by the gusty wind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a night of storms and tempests.

on one occasion

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

above and across; more than

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

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

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading As is not unusual in hilly districts, thunder, as well as rain, was brought up by the gusty wind.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

inflected form of “rive” — tear or be torn violently

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The house, though in the midst of the town, seemed to rock with the violence of the blast.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The house, though in the midst of the town, seemed to rock with the violence of the blast.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading It was a night of storms and tempests.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

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

From this reading It was a night of storms and tempests.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

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

From this reading As is not unusual in hilly districts, thunder, as well as rain, was brought up by the gusty wind.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The house, though in the midst of the town, seemed to rock with the violence of the blast.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading As is not unusual in hilly districts, thunder, as well as rain, was brought up by the gusty wind.

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

From this reading The house, though in the midst of the town, seemed to rock with the violence of the blast.

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The house, though in the midst of the town, seemed to rock with the violence of the blast.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading As is not unusual in hilly districts, thunder, as well as rain, was brought up by the gusty wind.

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

From this reading As is not unusual in hilly districts, thunder, as well as rain, was brought up by the gusty wind.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Quick upon the flash came the pealing thunder, as if one of the granite mountains had been riven by the bolt of heaven, and rolled in crashing fragments into the valley below.

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

From this reading The house, though in the midst of the town, seemed to rock with the violence of the blast.

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

From this reading It was a night of storms and tempests.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading As is not unusual in hilly districts, thunder, as well as rain, was brought up by the gusty wind.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

at the time that

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

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

From this reading As is not unusual in hilly districts, thunder, as well as rain, was brought up by the gusty wind.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The pannelling cracked; the arras waved over the door; the rain poured down in incessant torrents; and when Algernon Grey looked forth from his window, as he did more than once during the long night, he beheld the livid lightning flaming along the streets, reflected as by a mirror from the wet and shining pavement of the causeway.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The house, though in the midst of the town, seemed to rock with the violence of the blast.