used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The incident galvanized her into action.
in addition
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wind had risen, and blowing up river, kicked up waves that struck the boat with sledgehammer force and broke over the gunwales.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
awashadjectiveUS /əˈwɑːʃ/
covered with water
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
blazesnounUS /ˈbleɪzɪz/
plural of “blaze” — a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The wind had risen, and blowing up river, kicked up waves that struck the boat with sledgehammer force and broke over the gunwales.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The wind had risen, and blowing up river, kicked up waves that struck the boat with sledgehammer force and broke over the gunwales.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
lacking funds
From this reading The wind had risen, and blowing up river, kicked up waves that struck the boat with sledgehammer force and broke over the gunwales.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The wind had risen, and blowing up river, kicked up waves that struck the boat with sledgehammer force and broke over the gunwales.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
galvanizedverbUS /ˈɡælvənaɪzd/
past form of “galvanize” — to stimulate to action
From this reading The incident galvanized her into action.
a young female
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
gunwales
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From this reading The wind had risen, and blowing up river, kicked up waves that struck the boat with sledgehammer force and broke over the gunwales.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wind had risen, and blowing up river, kicked up waves that struck the boat with sledgehammer force and broke over the gunwales.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
a single distinct event
From this reading The incident galvanized her into action.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
iron-shod
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading The wind had risen, and blowing up river, kicked up waves that struck the boat with sledgehammer force and broke over the gunwales.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
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 Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
a particular point in time
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The wind had risen, and blowing up river, kicked up waves that struck the boat with sledgehammer force and broke over the gunwales.
OverheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
paralysed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
plankingnounUS /ˈplæŋkɪŋ/
planks collectively; a quantity of planks
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The wind had risen, and blowing up river, kicked up waves that struck the boat with sledgehammer force and broke over the gunwales.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
rockedverbUS /rɑːkt/
past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
slashverbUS /slæʃ/
cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
sledgehammernounUS /ˈsledʒhæmər/
a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
From this reading The wind had risen, and blowing up river, kicked up waves that struck the boat with sledgehammer force and broke over the gunwales.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The wind had risen, and blowing up river, kicked up waves that struck the boat with sledgehammer force and broke over the gunwales.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
TexannounUS /ˈteksən/
a native or resident of Texas
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The wind had risen, and blowing up river, kicked up waves that struck the boat with sledgehammer force and broke over the gunwales.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
a shaky motion
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The wind had risen, and blowing up river, kicked up waves that struck the boat with sledgehammer force and broke over the gunwales.
uprootedverbUS /əˈpruːtɪd/
past form of “uproot” — move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
viciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading His hat, floating from side to side as the craft rocked in the waves, brushed the horse's heels, and he lashed out viciously, his iron-shod hoofs striking the side of the boat with a force that threatened to tear the planking loose.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The wind had risen, and blowing up river, kicked up waves that struck the boat with sledgehammer force and broke over the gunwales.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Overhead the thunder roared incessantly, while about her the thick, black dark burst momentarily into vivid blazes of light that revealed the long slash of the driving rain, and the heaving bosom of the river, with its tossing burden of uprooted trees--revealed, also her trembling horse, and the form of the unconscious Texan lying with face awash in the bottom of the boat.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind had risen, and blowing up river, kicked up waves that struck the boat with sledgehammer force and broke over the gunwales.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON THE RIVER For a moment the girl sat paralysed with terror as her brain grasped the full gravity of her position.
