Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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From this reading The unfortunate year 1881 dawned upon the Hebrews.

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

From this reading The animosity of the Russians towards the Jews had not ceased, it had only been held in check for a final onslaught.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

(of animals) both plant-eating and flesh-eating

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

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

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

From this reading The animosity of the Russians towards the Jews had not ceased, it had only been held in check for a final onslaught.

an experience that appalls

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

widely separated especially in space

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE RIOTS AT ELIZABETHGRAD.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The animosity of the Russians towards the Jews had not ceased, it had only been held in check for a final onslaught.

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

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

From this reading The animosity of the Russians towards the Jews had not ceased, it had only been held in check for a final onslaught.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading The animosity of the Russians towards the Jews had not ceased, it had only been held in check for a final onslaught.

any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes

From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading The unfortunate year 1881 dawned upon the Hebrews.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

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From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

making light of

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

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From this reading THE RIOTS AT ELIZABETHGRAD.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading The animosity of the Russians towards the Jews had not ceased, it had only been held in check for a final onslaught.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The animosity of the Russians towards the Jews had not ceased, it had only been held in check for a final onslaught.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

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

From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

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

From this reading The animosity of the Russians towards the Jews had not ceased, it had only been held in check for a final onslaught.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

violent and needless disturbance

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19)

From this reading The unfortunate year 1881 dawned upon the Hebrews.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The animosity of the Russians towards the Jews had not ceased, it had only been held in check for a final onslaught.

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

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

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

From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

incapable of being resisted

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

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

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

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

From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

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From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The animosity of the Russians towards the Jews had not ceased, it had only been held in check for a final onslaught.

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

From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading The animosity of the Russians towards the Jews had not ceased, it had only been held in check for a final onslaught.

the basic unit of money in Moldova

From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

a decent responsible person with admirable characteristics

From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The animosity of the Russians towards the Jews had not ceased, it had only been held in check for a final onslaught.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

on one occasion

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

and nothing more

From this reading The animosity of the Russians towards the Jews had not ceased, it had only been held in check for a final onslaught.

a sudden and severe onset of trouble

From this reading The animosity of the Russians towards the Jews had not ceased, it had only been held in check for a final onslaught.

in a forward direction

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

plural of “riot” — a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading THE RIOTS AT ELIZABETHGRAD.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading The animosity of the Russians towards the Jews had not ceased, it had only been held in check for a final onslaught.

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From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

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

From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

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

From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

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

From this reading THE RIOTS AT ELIZABETHGRAD.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students

From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

in the direction of

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

in the direction of

From this reading The animosity of the Russians towards the Jews had not ceased, it had only been held in check for a final onslaught.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading The unfortunate year 1881 dawned upon the Hebrews.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The unfortunate year 1881 dawned upon the Hebrews.

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

From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

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

From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

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

From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

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

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading Terrible is the havoc wrought by the elements, the devastating flash, the furious wind; appalling is the destruction of the roaring flames, the all-devouring flood; but what elements can measure their forces with the fury of man, once he has torn asunder the bonds of reason and rushes madly and irresistibly onwards toward the accomplishment of his passionate desires.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The unfortunate year 1881 dawned upon the Hebrews.

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From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."

evil storm god represented as a black bird

From this reading "Gefaehrlich ist's den Leu zu wecken, Verderblich ist des Tigers Zahn; Jedoch das schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn."