Chapter XXXIV

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From this reading On the 16th of January, the dry season came abruptly to an end.

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

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

quickly and without warning

From this reading On the 16th of January, the dry season came abruptly to an end.

(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 On the first night, there was a tremendous uproar,--tree-frogs, crickets, goat-suckers, and owls, all joining to perform a deafening concert.

a large strong and aggressive woman

From this reading THE NATURALIST ON THE AMAZON.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading On the 16th of January, the dry season came abruptly to an end.

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

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading This seemed to give a new stimulus to animal life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

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

From this reading On the 16th of January, the dry season came abruptly to an end.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

brought together in one place

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading On the first night, there was a tremendous uproar,--tree-frogs, crickets, goat-suckers, and owls, all joining to perform a deafening concert.

plural of “cricket” — leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading On the first night, there was a tremendous uproar,--tree-frogs, crickets, goat-suckers, and owls, all joining to perform a deafening concert.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss

From this reading On the first night, there was a tremendous uproar,--tree-frogs, crickets, goat-suckers, and owls, all joining to perform a deafening concert.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading On the 16th of January, the dry season came abruptly to an end.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading On the 16th of January, the dry season came abruptly to an end.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This seemed to give a new stimulus to animal life.

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From this reading On the first night, there was a tremendous uproar,--tree-frogs, crickets, goat-suckers, and owls, all joining to perform a deafening concert.

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

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

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

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading On the 16th of January, the dry season came abruptly to an end.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading On the first night, there was a tremendous uproar,--tree-frogs, crickets, goat-suckers, and owls, all joining to perform a deafening concert.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading This seemed to give a new stimulus to animal life.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms

From this reading THE NATURALIST ON THE AMAZON.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading This seemed to give a new stimulus to animal life.

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

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the 16th of January, the dry season came abruptly to an end.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE NATURALIST ON THE AMAZON.

plural of “owl” — nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

From this reading On the first night, there was a tremendous uproar,--tree-frogs, crickets, goat-suckers, and owls, all joining to perform a deafening concert.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading On the first night, there was a tremendous uproar,--tree-frogs, crickets, goat-suckers, and owls, all joining to perform a deafening concert.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

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

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading On the 16th of January, the dry season came abruptly to an end.

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

From this reading This seemed to give a new stimulus to animal life.

plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

From this reading This seemed to give a new stimulus to animal life.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

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

From this reading THE NATURALIST ON THE AMAZON.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the first night, there was a tremendous uproar,--tree-frogs, crickets, goat-suckers, and owls, all joining to perform a deafening concert.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This seemed to give a new stimulus to animal life.

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

From this reading On the 16th of January, the dry season came abruptly to an end.

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

From this reading On the first night, there was a tremendous uproar,--tree-frogs, crickets, goat-suckers, and owls, all joining to perform a deafening concert.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading On the first night, there was a tremendous uproar,--tree-frogs, crickets, goat-suckers, and owls, all joining to perform a deafening concert.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading On the first night, there was a tremendous uproar,--tree-frogs, crickets, goat-suckers, and owls, all joining to perform a deafening concert.

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

From this reading On the first night, there was a tremendous uproar,--tree-frogs, crickets, goat-suckers, and owls, all joining to perform a deafening concert.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

in or at the place that

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The sea-breezes, which had been increasing in force for some days, suddenly ceased, and the atmosphere became misty: at length, heavy clouds collected where a uniform blue sky had for many weeks prevailed, and down came a succession of heavy showers, the first of which lasted a whole day and night.