Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

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

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Are we ... right ... think you?

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

From this reading "What is't, Zeb?" enquired the Major during a momentary lull as they rode knee and knee in the gloom.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading "My hat sir ... the wind with a cur----" The words were blown away and the Sergeant, swearing unheard, bent his head to the lashing rain.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading "My hat sir ... the wind with a cur----" The words were blown away and the Sergeant, swearing unheard, bent his head to the lashing rain.

an inferior dog or one of mixed breed

From this reading "My hat sir ... the wind with a cur----" The words were blown away and the Sergeant, swearing unheard, bent his head to the lashing rain.

-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading ... long way ... very dark egad..."

in a cheerless manner

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading "What is't, Zeb?" enquired the Major during a momentary lull as they rode knee and knee in the gloom.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

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

From this reading ... long way ... very dark egad..."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

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

From this reading "What is't, Zeb?" enquired the Major during a momentary lull as they rode knee and knee in the gloom.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

inflected form of “flap” — move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading "What is't, Zeb?" enquired the Major during a momentary lull as they rode knee and knee in the gloom.

a strong current of air

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "My hat sir ... the wind with a cur----" The words were blown away and the Sergeant, swearing unheard, bent his head to the lashing rain.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

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

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

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

From this reading "My hat sir ... the wind with a cur----" The words were blown away and the Sergeant, swearing unheard, bent his head to the lashing rain.

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

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

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

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

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

From this reading "What is't, Zeb?" enquired the Major during a momentary lull as they rode knee and knee in the gloom.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading "What is't, Zeb?" enquired the Major during a momentary lull as they rode knee and knee in the gloom.

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading "My hat sir ... the wind with a cur----" The words were blown away and the Sergeant, swearing unheard, bent his head to the lashing rain.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading ... long way ... very dark egad..."

calm by deception

From this reading "What is't, Zeb?" enquired the Major during a momentary lull as they rode knee and knee in the gloom.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading "What is't, Zeb?" enquired the Major during a momentary lull as they rode knee and knee in the gloom.

possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading "What is't, Zeb?" enquired the Major during a momentary lull as they rode knee and knee in the gloom.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My hat sir ... the wind with a cur----" The words were blown away and the Sergeant, swearing unheard, bent his head to the lashing rain.

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

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

the beginning or early stages

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

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

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Are we ... right ... think you?

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "What is't, Zeb?" enquired the Major during a momentary lull as they rode knee and knee in the gloom.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading "My hat sir ... the wind with a cur----" The words were blown away and the Sergeant, swearing unheard, bent his head to the lashing rain.

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

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

term of address for a man

From this reading "My hat sir ... the wind with a cur----" The words were blown away and the Sergeant, swearing unheard, bent his head to the lashing rain.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

wet through and through; thoroughly wet

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading "My hat sir ... the wind with a cur----" The words were blown away and the Sergeant, swearing unheard, bent his head to the lashing rain.

shedding tears

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

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

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "What is't, Zeb?" enquired the Major during a momentary lull as they rode knee and knee in the gloom.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Are we ... right ... think you?

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

From this reading "My hat sir ... the wind with a cur----" The words were blown away and the Sergeant, swearing unheard, bent his head to the lashing rain.

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

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

not necessarily inaudible but not heard

From this reading "My hat sir ... the wind with a cur----" The words were blown away and the Sergeant, swearing unheard, bent his head to the lashing rain.

precisely as stated

From this reading ... long way ... very dark egad..."

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ... long way ... very dark egad..."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Are we ... right ... think you?

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "My hat sir ... the wind with a cur----" The words were blown away and the Sergeant, swearing unheard, bent his head to the lashing rain.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is't, Zeb?" enquired the Major during a momentary lull as they rode knee and knee in the gloom.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

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

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OF THE ONSET AT THE HAUNTED MILL A wild, black night full of wind and rain and mud--a raging, tearing wind with rain that hissed in every vicious gust--a wind that roared fiercely in swaying tree-tops and passing, moaned dismally afar; a wind that flapped the sodden skirts of the Major's heavy riding-coat, that whirled the Sergeant's hat away into the blackness and set him cursing in French and Dutch and English.

the words that are spoken

From this reading "My hat sir ... the wind with a cur----" The words were blown away and the Sergeant, swearing unheard, bent his head to the lashing rain.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Are we ... right ... think you?

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

From this reading "What is't, Zeb?" enquired the Major during a momentary lull as they rode knee and knee in the gloom.