adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading Whence came it that a new blazing spheroid, hitherto unknown to astronomy, now appeared suddenly in the firmament, though it were but to lose itself immediately behind masses of accumulated cloud?
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Whence came it that a new blazing spheroid, hitherto unknown to astronomy, now appeared suddenly in the firmament, though it were but to lose itself immediately behind masses of accumulated cloud?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
astronomynounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmi/
the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
From this reading Whence came it that a new blazing spheroid, hitherto unknown to astronomy, now appeared suddenly in the firmament, though it were but to lose itself immediately behind masses of accumulated cloud?
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Whence came it that a new blazing spheroid, hitherto unknown to astronomy, now appeared suddenly in the firmament, though it were but to lose itself immediately behind masses of accumulated cloud?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Was it possible that a single human being could have survived the convulsion? and if so, could he explain its mystery?
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading Whence came it that the billows raged and rose to a height hitherto unregistered in the records of science?
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Whence came it that a new blazing spheroid, hitherto unknown to astronomy, now appeared suddenly in the firmament, though it were but to lose itself immediately behind masses of accumulated cloud?
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Whence came it that a radiance, intenser than the effulgence of the Northern Lights, overspread the firmament, and momentarily dimmed the splendor of the brightest stars?
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whence came it that in the space of a few seconds the moon’s disc reached a magnitude as though it were but a tenth part of its ordinary distance from the earth?
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
cataclysmnounUS /ˈkætəklɪsəm/
a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
From this reading What phenomenon was this that had produced a cataclysm so tremendous in effect upon earth, sky, and sea?
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Whence came it that a new blazing spheroid, hitherto unknown to astronomy, now appeared suddenly in the firmament, though it were but to lose itself immediately behind masses of accumulated cloud?
convulsionnounUS /kənˈvʌlʃən/
a sudden uncontrollable attack
From this reading Was it possible that a single human being could have survived the convulsion? and if so, could he explain its mystery?
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
cyclonenounUS /sɪˈkloʊn/
(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
deafeningadjectiveUS /ˈdefənɪŋ/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
depthsnounUS /depθs/
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
dimmedadjectiveUS /dɪmd/
made dim or less bright
From this reading Whence came it that a radiance, intenser than the effulgence of the Northern Lights, overspread the firmament, and momentarily dimmed the splendor of the brightest stars?
discnounUS /dɪsk/
sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove
From this reading Whence came it that in the space of a few seconds the moon’s disc reached a magnitude as though it were but a tenth part of its ordinary distance from the earth?
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Whence came it that in the space of a few seconds the moon’s disc reached a magnitude as though it were but a tenth part of its ordinary distance from the earth?
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading What phenomenon was this that had produced a cataclysm so tremendous in effect upon earth, sky, and sea?
effulgencenoun
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading Whence came it that a radiance, intenser than the effulgence of the Northern Lights, overspread the firmament, and momentarily dimmed the splendor of the brightest stars?
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading Whence came it that the Mediterranean, one instant emptied of its waters, was the next flooded with a foaming surge?
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Was it possible that a single human being could have survived the convulsion? and if so, could he explain its mystery?
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Whence came it that in the space of a few seconds the moon’s disc reached a magnitude as though it were but a tenth part of its ordinary distance from the earth?
firmamentnoun
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Whence came it that a radiance, intenser than the effulgence of the Northern Lights, overspread the firmament, and momentarily dimmed the splendor of the brightest stars?
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading Whence came it that the Mediterranean, one instant emptied of its waters, was the next flooded with a foaming surge?
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading Whence came it that the Mediterranean, one instant emptied of its waters, was the next flooded with a foaming surge?
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
furynounUS /ˈfjʊri/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What phenomenon was this that had produced a cataclysm so tremendous in effect upon earth, sky, and sea?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Was it possible that a single human being could have survived the convulsion? and if so, could he explain its mystery?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Was it possible that a single human being could have survived the convulsion? and if so, could he explain its mystery?
heightnounUS /haɪt/
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Whence came it that the billows raged and rose to a height hitherto unregistered in the records of science?
hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Whence came it that the billows raged and rose to a height hitherto unregistered in the records of science?
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Was it possible that a single human being could have survived the convulsion? and if so, could he explain its mystery?
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Was it possible that a single human being could have survived the convulsion? and if so, could he explain its mystery?
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Whence came it that a new blazing spheroid, hitherto unknown to astronomy, now appeared suddenly in the firmament, though it were but to lose itself immediately behind masses of accumulated cloud?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whence came it that the billows raged and rose to a height hitherto unregistered in the records of science?
innermostadjectiveUS /ˈɪnərmoʊst/
being deepest within the self
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Whence came it that the Mediterranean, one instant emptied of its waters, was the next flooded with a foaming surge?
intenser
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whence came it that a radiance, intenser than the effulgence of the Northern Lights, overspread the firmament, and momentarily dimmed the splendor of the brightest stars?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Whence came it that the Mediterranean, one instant emptied of its waters, was the next flooded with a foaming surge?
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Whence came it that a new blazing spheroid, hitherto unknown to astronomy, now appeared suddenly in the firmament, though it were but to lose itself immediately behind masses of accumulated cloud?
LightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Whence came it that a radiance, intenser than the effulgence of the Northern Lights, overspread the firmament, and momentarily dimmed the splendor of the brightest stars?
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Whence came it that a new blazing spheroid, hitherto unknown to astronomy, now appeared suddenly in the firmament, though it were but to lose itself immediately behind masses of accumulated cloud?
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading Whence came it that in the space of a few seconds the moon’s disc reached a magnitude as though it were but a tenth part of its ordinary distance from the earth?
marinernounUS /ˈmerənər/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Whence came it that a new blazing spheroid, hitherto unknown to astronomy, now appeared suddenly in the firmament, though it were but to lose itself immediately behind masses of accumulated cloud?
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading Whence came it that the Mediterranean, one instant emptied of its waters, was the next flooded with a foaming surge?
modificationnounUS /ˌmɑːdəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading Whence came it that a radiance, intenser than the effulgence of the Northern Lights, overspread the firmament, and momentarily dimmed the splendor of the brightest stars?
moon'snounUS /muːnz/
possessive form of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Whence came it that in the space of a few seconds the moon’s disc reached a magnitude as though it were but a tenth part of its ordinary distance from the earth?
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Was it possible that a single human being could have survived the convulsion? and if so, could he explain its mystery?
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Whence came it that a new blazing spheroid, hitherto unknown to astronomy, now appeared suddenly in the firmament, though it were but to lose itself immediately behind masses of accumulated cloud?
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Whence came it that the Mediterranean, one instant emptied of its waters, was the next flooded with a foaming surge?
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Whence came it that a radiance, intenser than the effulgence of the Northern Lights, overspread the firmament, and momentarily dimmed the splendor of the brightest stars?
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Whence came it that a new blazing spheroid, hitherto unknown to astronomy, now appeared suddenly in the firmament, though it were but to lose itself immediately behind masses of accumulated cloud?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Whence came it that in the space of a few seconds the moon’s disc reached a magnitude as though it were but a tenth part of its ordinary distance from the earth?
overspreadverb
spread across or over
From this reading Whence came it that a radiance, intenser than the effulgence of the Northern Lights, overspread the firmament, and momentarily dimmed the splendor of the brightest stars?
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Whence came it that in the space of a few seconds the moon’s disc reached a magnitude as though it were but a tenth part of its ordinary distance from the earth?
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading What phenomenon was this that had produced a cataclysm so tremendous in effect upon earth, sky, and sea?
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Was it possible that a single human being could have survived the convulsion? and if so, could he explain its mystery?
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading What phenomenon was this that had produced a cataclysm so tremendous in effect upon earth, sky, and sea?
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading Whence came it that a radiance, intenser than the effulgence of the Northern Lights, overspread the firmament, and momentarily dimmed the splendor of the brightest stars?
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Whence came it that the billows raged and rose to a height hitherto unregistered in the records of science?
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Whence came it that in the space of a few seconds the moon’s disc reached a magnitude as though it were but a tenth part of its ordinary distance from the earth?
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Whence came it that the billows raged and rose to a height hitherto unregistered in the records of science?
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Whence came it that the billows raged and rose to a height hitherto unregistered in the records of science?
rupturedverbUS /ˈrʌptʃərd/
past form of “rupture” — separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Whence came it that the billows raged and rose to a height hitherto unregistered in the records of science?
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Whence came it that in the space of a few seconds the moon’s disc reached a magnitude as though it were but a tenth part of its ordinary distance from the earth?
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Was it possible that a single human being could have survived the convulsion? and if so, could he explain its mystery?
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Whence came it that in the space of a few seconds the moon’s disc reached a magnitude as though it were but a tenth part of its ordinary distance from the earth?
spheroidnounUS /ˈsfɪrɔɪd/
a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes
From this reading Whence came it that a new blazing spheroid, hitherto unknown to astronomy, now appeared suddenly in the firmament, though it were but to lose itself immediately behind masses of accumulated cloud?
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading Whence came it that a radiance, intenser than the effulgence of the Northern Lights, overspread the firmament, and momentarily dimmed the splendor of the brightest stars?
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Whence came it that a radiance, intenser than the effulgence of the Northern Lights, overspread the firmament, and momentarily dimmed the splendor of the brightest stars?
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Whence came it that a new blazing spheroid, hitherto unknown to astronomy, now appeared suddenly in the firmament, though it were but to lose itself immediately behind masses of accumulated cloud?
surgeverbUS /sɜːrdʒ/
rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading Whence came it that the Mediterranean, one instant emptied of its waters, was the next flooded with a foaming surge?
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading Was it possible that a single human being could have survived the convulsion? and if so, could he explain its mystery?
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading Whence came it that in the space of a few seconds the moon’s disc reached a magnitude as though it were but a tenth part of its ordinary distance from the earth?
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Whence came it that a radiance, intenser than the effulgence of the Northern Lights, overspread the firmament, and momentarily dimmed the splendor of the brightest stars?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What phenomenon was this that had produced a cataclysm so tremendous in effect upon earth, sky, and sea?
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whence came it that the billows raged and rose to a height hitherto unregistered in the records of science?
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading What phenomenon was this that had produced a cataclysm so tremendous in effect upon earth, sky, and sea?
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading Whence came it that a new blazing spheroid, hitherto unknown to astronomy, now appeared suddenly in the firmament, though it were but to lose itself immediately behind masses of accumulated cloud?
unregisteredadjectiveUS /ənˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) not recorded with or certified by an official breed association
From this reading Whence came it that the billows raged and rose to a height hitherto unregistered in the records of science?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading What phenomenon was this that had produced a cataclysm so tremendous in effect upon earth, sky, and sea?
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whence came it that the Mediterranean, one instant emptied of its waters, was the next flooded with a foaming surge?
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What phenomenon was this that had produced a cataclysm so tremendous in effect upon earth, sky, and sea?
WhenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Whence came it that at that very moment the horizon underwent so strange and sudden a modification, that the eye of the most practiced mariner could not distinguish between sea and sky?
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whence came it that the elements united in one deafening crash; that the earth groaned as though the whole framework of the globe were ruptured; that the waters roared from their innermost depths; that the air shrieked with all the fury of a cyclone?
