adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE first spring of peace gave place to summer, a summer memorable for its intense heat.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sea-gulls screamed and flew wildly about at this ominous appearance of the heavens, while the songsters of the woods, and the pigeons of the barn-yard, sought shelter from the approaching tempest.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Sea-gulls screamed and flew wildly about at this ominous appearance of the heavens, while the songsters of the woods, and the pigeons of the barn-yard, sought shelter from the approaching tempest.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Sea-gulls screamed and flew wildly about at this ominous appearance of the heavens, while the songsters of the woods, and the pigeons of the barn-yard, sought shelter from the approaching tempest.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sea-gulls screamed and flew wildly about at this ominous appearance of the heavens, while the songsters of the woods, and the pigeons of the barn-yard, sought shelter from the approaching tempest.
barn-yard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sea-gulls screamed and flew wildly about at this ominous appearance of the heavens, while the songsters of the woods, and the pigeons of the barn-yard, sought shelter from the approaching tempest.
beastnounUS /biːst/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Pedestrians hurried homeward, and man and beast sought safety under shelter.
breakersnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE first spring of peace gave place to summer, a summer memorable for its intense heat.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
flewverbUS /fluː/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Sea-gulls screamed and flew wildly about at this ominous appearance of the heavens, while the songsters of the woods, and the pigeons of the barn-yard, sought shelter from the approaching tempest.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE first spring of peace gave place to summer, a summer memorable for its intense heat.
fortressesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəsɪz/
plural of “fortress” — a fortified defensive structure
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sea-gulls screamed and flew wildly about at this ominous appearance of the heavens, while the songsters of the woods, and the pigeons of the barn-yard, sought shelter from the approaching tempest.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE first spring of peace gave place to summer, a summer memorable for its intense heat.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading THE first spring of peace gave place to summer, a summer memorable for its intense heat.
heavensnounUS /ˈhevənz/
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Sea-gulls screamed and flew wildly about at this ominous appearance of the heavens, while the songsters of the woods, and the pigeons of the barn-yard, sought shelter from the approaching tempest.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Pedestrians hurried homeward, and man and beast sought safety under shelter.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Pedestrians hurried homeward, and man and beast sought safety under shelter.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
intenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtens/
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading THE first spring of peace gave place to summer, a summer memorable for its intense heat.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE first spring of peace gave place to summer, a summer memorable for its intense heat.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
lightningnounUS /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Pedestrians hurried homeward, and man and beast sought safety under shelter.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading THE first spring of peace gave place to summer, a summer memorable for its intense heat.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE first spring of peace gave place to summer, a summer memorable for its intense heat.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Sea-gulls screamed and flew wildly about at this ominous appearance of the heavens, while the songsters of the woods, and the pigeons of the barn-yard, sought shelter from the approaching tempest.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE first spring of peace gave place to summer, a summer memorable for its intense heat.
peals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
PedestriansnounUS /pəˈdestriənz/
plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot
From this reading Pedestrians hurried homeward, and man and beast sought safety under shelter.
piersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “pier” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
pigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading Sea-gulls screamed and flew wildly about at this ominous appearance of the heavens, while the songsters of the woods, and the pigeons of the barn-yard, sought shelter from the approaching tempest.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE first spring of peace gave place to summer, a summer memorable for its intense heat.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Pedestrians hurried homeward, and man and beast sought safety under shelter.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Sea-gulls screamed and flew wildly about at this ominous appearance of the heavens, while the songsters of the woods, and the pigeons of the barn-yard, sought shelter from the approaching tempest.
Sea-gulls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sea-gulls screamed and flew wildly about at this ominous appearance of the heavens, while the songsters of the woods, and the pigeons of the barn-yard, sought shelter from the approaching tempest.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Pedestrians hurried homeward, and man and beast sought safety under shelter.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
songsters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sea-gulls screamed and flew wildly about at this ominous appearance of the heavens, while the songsters of the woods, and the pigeons of the barn-yard, sought shelter from the approaching tempest.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading Pedestrians hurried homeward, and man and beast sought safety under shelter.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading THE first spring of peace gave place to summer, a summer memorable for its intense heat.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE first spring of peace gave place to summer, a summer memorable for its intense heat.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Sea-gulls screamed and flew wildly about at this ominous appearance of the heavens, while the songsters of the woods, and the pigeons of the barn-yard, sought shelter from the approaching tempest.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE first spring of peace gave place to summer, a summer memorable for its intense heat.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sea-gulls screamed and flew wildly about at this ominous appearance of the heavens, while the songsters of the woods, and the pigeons of the barn-yard, sought shelter from the approaching tempest.
threatenedadjectiveUS /ˈθretənd/
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
thunderverbUS /ˈθʌndər/
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE first spring of peace gave place to summer, a summer memorable for its intense heat.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading One afternoon, toward the latter part of July, clouds dark and angry overcast the sky, and peals of thunder and flashes of lightning threatened a terrific storm.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Pedestrians hurried homeward, and man and beast sought safety under shelter.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
wharves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sea-gulls screamed and flew wildly about at this ominous appearance of the heavens, while the songsters of the woods, and the pigeons of the barn-yard, sought shelter from the approaching tempest.
white-capped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Sea-gulls screamed and flew wildly about at this ominous appearance of the heavens, while the songsters of the woods, and the pigeons of the barn-yard, sought shelter from the approaching tempest.
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The waters of the quiet harbor, tossed by rude winds, grew angry and rose in white-capped breakers, that broke against the wharves, piers, and fortresses, as far as the eye could see.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Sea-gulls screamed and flew wildly about at this ominous appearance of the heavens, while the songsters of the woods, and the pigeons of the barn-yard, sought shelter from the approaching tempest.
