Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

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

From this reading THE FLOOD The rain came to Hidden Water in great drops, warmed by the sultry air.

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

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

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

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

without a trace of moisture; as dry as a weathered bone

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE FLOOD The rain came to Hidden Water in great drops, warmed by the sultry air.

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

From this reading THE FLOOD The rain came to Hidden Water in great drops, warmed by the sultry air.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading The cracked dirt of the _ramada_ roof dissolved and fell away, and the stick frame leaked like a sieve.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

From this reading The cracked dirt of the _ramada_ roof dissolved and fell away, and the stick frame leaked like a sieve.

(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form

From this reading The cracked dirt of the _ramada_ roof dissolved and fell away, and the stick frame leaked like a sieve.

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

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

take in liquids

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading THE FLOOD The rain came to Hidden Water in great drops, warmed by the sultry air.

remove the dust from

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

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

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

a feeling of extreme joy

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

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

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The cracked dirt of the _ramada_ roof dissolved and fell away, and the stick frame leaked like a sieve.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading THE FLOOD The rain came to Hidden Water in great drops, warmed by the sultry air.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading The cracked dirt of the _ramada_ roof dissolved and fell away, and the stick frame leaked like a sieve.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE FLOOD The rain came to Hidden Water in great drops, warmed by the sultry air.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

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

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

not accessible to view

From this reading THE FLOOD The rain came to Hidden Water in great drops, warmed by the sultry air.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

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

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

a long loud emotional utterance

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

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

From this reading THE FLOOD The rain came to Hidden Water in great drops, warmed by the sultry air.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

past form of “leak” — tell anonymously

From this reading The cracked dirt of the _ramada_ roof dissolved and fell away, and the stick frame leaked like a sieve.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

formed or united into a whole

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

plural of “puddle” — a mixture of wet clay and sand that can be used to line a pond and that is impervious to water when dry

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading THE FLOOD The rain came to Hidden Water in great drops, warmed by the sultry air.

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

From this reading The cracked dirt of the _ramada_ roof dissolved and fell away, and the stick frame leaked like a sieve.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

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

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The cracked dirt of the _ramada_ roof dissolved and fell away, and the stick frame leaked like a sieve.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

move hurridly

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

From this reading The cracked dirt of the _ramada_ roof dissolved and fell away, and the stick frame leaked like a sieve.

past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

pouring from or as if from a sluice

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading The cracked dirt of the _ramada_ roof dissolved and fell away, and the stick frame leaked like a sieve.

not in physical motion

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

sexually exciting or gratifying

From this reading THE FLOOD The rain came to Hidden Water in great drops, warmed by the sultry air.

in a swift manner

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

carry out

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

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

From this reading THE FLOOD The rain came to Hidden Water in great drops, warmed by the sultry air.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

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

From this reading THE FLOOD The rain came to Hidden Water in great drops, warmed by the sultry air.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading Like a famine-stricken creature, the parched earth could not drink; its bone-dry dust set like cement beneath the too generous flood and refused to take it in--and still the rain came down in sluicing torrents that never stayed or slackened.

having come into contact

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

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

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

precisely as stated

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

having been warmed up

From this reading THE FLOOD The rain came to Hidden Water in great drops, warmed by the sultry air.

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

From this reading At the first flurry the dust rose up like smoke, and the earth hissed; then as the storm burst in tropic fury the ground was struck flat, the dust-holes caught the rush of water and held it in sudden puddles that merged into pools and rivulets and glided swiftly away.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading THE FLOOD The rain came to Hidden Water in great drops, warmed by the sultry air.

in or at the place that

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.

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

From this reading The rain wind, howling and rumbling through the framework, hurled the water to the very door where Hardy stood, and as it touched his face, a wild, animal exultation overcame him and he dashed out into the midst of it.