used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
(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 As a matter of fact I think that there was none, all the population of the place being collected at the ceremony in the cave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading We neither saw nor heard anybody; not even a dog barked, for these animals, of which there were few on the island, were sleeping in the houses out of the wet and cold.
any person at all
From this reading We neither saw nor heard anybody; not even a dog barked, for these animals, of which there were few on the island, were sleeping in the houses out of the wet and cold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact I think that there was none, all the population of the place being collected at the ceremony in the cave.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As a matter of fact I think that there was none, all the population of the place being collected at the ceremony in the cave.
barkedverbUS /bɑːrkt/
past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading We neither saw nor heard anybody; not even a dog barked, for these animals, of which there were few on the island, were sleeping in the houses out of the wet and cold.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As a matter of fact I think that there was none, all the population of the place being collected at the ceremony in the cave.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading As a matter of fact I think that there was none, all the population of the place being collected at the ceremony in the cave.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading As a matter of fact I think that there was none, all the population of the place being collected at the ceremony in the cave.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading We neither saw nor heard anybody; not even a dog barked, for these animals, of which there were few on the island, were sleeping in the houses out of the wet and cold.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading As a matter of fact I think that there was none, all the population of the place being collected at the ceremony in the cave.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading We neither saw nor heard anybody; not even a dog barked, for these animals, of which there were few on the island, were sleeping in the houses out of the wet and cold.
drizzlenounUS /ˈdrɪzəl/
very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
dwindledverbUS /ˈdwɪndəld/
past form of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
divisible by two
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact I think that there was none, all the population of the place being collected at the ceremony in the cave.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading We neither saw nor heard anybody; not even a dog barked, for these animals, of which there were few on the island, were sleeping in the houses out of the wet and cold.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We neither saw nor heard anybody; not even a dog barked, for these animals, of which there were few on the island, were sleeping in the houses out of the wet and cold.
set up or found
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading We neither saw nor heard anybody; not even a dog barked, for these animals, of which there were few on the island, were sleeping in the houses out of the wet and cold.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We neither saw nor heard anybody; not even a dog barked, for these animals, of which there were few on the island, were sleeping in the houses out of the wet and cold.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As a matter of fact I think that there was none, all the population of the place being collected at the ceremony in the cave.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As a matter of fact I think that there was none, all the population of the place being collected at the ceremony in the cave.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading We neither saw nor heard anybody; not even a dog barked, for these animals, of which there were few on the island, were sleeping in the houses out of the wet and cold.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
immediately past
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
the act of departing
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
low-lyingadjective
having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact I think that there was none, all the population of the place being collected at the ceremony in the cave.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
become covered with mist
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading We neither saw nor heard anybody; not even a dog barked, for these animals, of which there were few on the island, were sleeping in the houses out of the wet and cold.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
not one, and not any
From this reading As a matter of fact I think that there was none, all the population of the place being collected at the ceremony in the cave.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading We neither saw nor heard anybody; not even a dog barked, for these animals, of which there were few on the island, were sleeping in the houses out of the wet and cold.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We neither saw nor heard anybody; not even a dog barked, for these animals, of which there were few on the island, were sleeping in the houses out of the wet and cold.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As a matter of fact I think that there was none, all the population of the place being collected at the ceremony in the cave.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading As a matter of fact I think that there was none, all the population of the place being collected at the ceremony in the cave.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
precisely, exactly
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
cut with a saw
From this reading We neither saw nor heard anybody; not even a dog barked, for these animals, of which there were few on the island, were sleeping in the houses out of the wet and cold.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
the state of being asleep
From this reading We neither saw nor heard anybody; not even a dog barked, for these animals, of which there were few on the island, were sleeping in the houses out of the wet and cold.
with low volume
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading We neither saw nor heard anybody; not even a dog barked, for these animals, of which there were few on the island, were sleeping in the houses out of the wet and cold.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
thickenedadjectiveUS /ˈθɪkənd/
made or having become thick
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading As a matter of fact I think that there was none, all the population of the place being collected at the ceremony in the cave.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
torrentialadjectiveUS /tɔːˈrenʃəl/
relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
except if; if not
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This, of course, was very favourable to us, since even if there were watchers about they could not see us unless we stumbled right into them.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading We neither saw nor heard anybody; not even a dog barked, for these animals, of which there were few on the island, were sleeping in the houses out of the wet and cold.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE TERRIBLE NIGHT Leaving the house very softly, we found that the torrential rain had dwindled to a kind of heavy drizzle which thickened the air, while on the surface of the lake and the low-lying cultivated land there hung a heavy mist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Above the mist, however, the great full moon shone in a clear sky which suggested that the weather was mending, as in fact proved to be the case, the tempest of rain, which we learned afterwards had raged for months with some intervals of fine weather, having worn itself out at last.
