used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
at or in the front
From this reading For the wind had freshened ahead, and, as something or other had disturbed the compasses, we could not tell whether we were keeping our course or not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the wind had freshened ahead, and, as something or other had disturbed the compasses, we could not tell whether we were keeping our course or not.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We steered by the sun; and, as we had not our pilot to correct us, we had gradually shot far past our destination, and a current had carried us away to the east.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
blanchedadjective
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
Blastemo
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From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
terminate
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
BROOLYI
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From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We steered by the sun; and, as we had not our pilot to correct us, we had gradually shot far past our destination, and a current had carried us away to the east.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading We steered by the sun; and, as we had not our pilot to correct us, we had gradually shot far past our destination, and a current had carried us away to the east.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
compasses
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From this reading For the wind had freshened ahead, and, as something or other had disturbed the compasses, we could not tell whether we were keeping our course or not.
conferencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərənsəz/
plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
make right or correct
From this reading We steered by the sun; and, as we had not our pilot to correct us, we had gradually shot far past our destination, and a current had carried us away to the east.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For the wind had freshened ahead, and, as something or other had disturbed the compasses, we could not tell whether we were keeping our course or not.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading For the wind had freshened ahead, and, as something or other had disturbed the compasses, we could not tell whether we were keeping our course or not.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading We steered by the sun; and, as we had not our pilot to correct us, we had gradually shot far past our destination, and a current had carried us away to the east.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading We steered by the sun; and, as we had not our pilot to correct us, we had gradually shot far past our destination, and a current had carried us away to the east.
having the place or position changed
From this reading For the wind had freshened ahead, and, as something or other had disturbed the compasses, we could not tell whether we were keeping our course or not.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading We steered by the sun; and, as we had not our pilot to correct us, we had gradually shot far past our destination, and a current had carried us away to the east.
one or the other of two
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
the organ of sight
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We steered by the sun; and, as we had not our pilot to correct us, we had gradually shot far past our destination, and a current had carried us away to the east.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
freshenedverbUS /ˈfreʃənd/
past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading For the wind had freshened ahead, and, as something or other had disturbed the compasses, we could not tell whether we were keeping our course or not.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
in a gradual manner
From this reading We steered by the sun; and, as we had not our pilot to correct us, we had gradually shot far past our destination, and a current had carried us away to the east.
groansnounUS /ɡroʊnz/
plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
conformity or harmony
From this reading For the wind had freshened ahead, and, as something or other had disturbed the compasses, we could not tell whether we were keeping our course or not.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
long-intervalled
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From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
Macrae
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From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
militantadjectiveUS /ˈmɪlətənt/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
not any; not one
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For the wind had freshened ahead, and, as something or other had disturbed the compasses, we could not tell whether we were keeping our course or not.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
oathsnounUS /oʊðz/
plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For the wind had freshened ahead, and, as something or other had disturbed the compasses, we could not tell whether we were keeping our course or not.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For the wind had freshened ahead, and, as something or other had disturbed the compasses, we could not tell whether we were keeping our course or not.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading We steered by the sun; and, as we had not our pilot to correct us, we had gradually shot far past our destination, and a current had carried us away to the east.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading We steered by the sun; and, as we had not our pilot to correct us, we had gradually shot far past our destination, and a current had carried us away to the east.
rubicundadjective
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
cut with a saw
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading We steered by the sun; and, as we had not our pilot to correct us, we had gradually shot far past our destination, and a current had carried us away to the east.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading For the wind had freshened ahead, and, as something or other had disturbed the compasses, we could not tell whether we were keeping our course or not.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading We steered by the sun; and, as we had not our pilot to correct us, we had gradually shot far past our destination, and a current had carried us away to the east.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading We steered by the sun; and, as we had not our pilot to correct us, we had gradually shot far past our destination, and a current had carried us away to the east.
express in words
From this reading For the wind had freshened ahead, and, as something or other had disturbed the compasses, we could not tell whether we were keeping our course or not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We steered by the sun; and, as we had not our pilot to correct us, we had gradually shot far past our destination, and a current had carried us away to the east.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Sandy Macrae at a gesture from me helped him below and we saw no more of him for days, and heard nothing either but long-intervalled groans of agony.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the wind had freshened ahead, and, as something or other had disturbed the compasses, we could not tell whether we were keeping our course or not.
at the time that
From this reading When I looked to find the cause of the break in the torrent, I laughed to see the rubicund face blanched, and instead of the usual militant boldness of the expression a tremulous light in the eye.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading For the wind had freshened ahead, and, as something or other had disturbed the compasses, we could not tell whether we were keeping our course or not.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading BROOLYI DURING the latter part of our conferences Blastemo had fallen silent; his oaths and wild exclamations had first grown less frequent and then ceased.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading For the wind had freshened ahead, and, as something or other had disturbed the compasses, we could not tell whether we were keeping our course or not.
