Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

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

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

react verbally

From this reading "But rather, giving of thanks."--That was the motto of the day--the one answer to the many vexed questions of life and care.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

completely unclothed

From this reading Then the wind rose, sweeping gustily through the bare branches, and heavy drops of rain fell scatteringly on the dead leaves.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Then the wind rose, sweeping gustily through the bare branches, and heavy drops of rain fell scatteringly on the dead leaves.

lacking funds

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "But rather, giving of thanks."--That was the motto of the day--the one answer to the many vexed questions of life and care.

revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

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From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

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

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

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

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Then the wind rose, sweeping gustily through the bare branches, and heavy drops of rain fell scatteringly on the dead leaves.

the act of departing

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

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From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

try to prevent; show opposition to

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

move deeply

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

increase twofold

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading Then the wind rose, sweeping gustily through the bare branches, and heavy drops of rain fell scatteringly on the dead leaves.

divisible by two

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Then the wind rose, sweeping gustily through the bare branches, and heavy drops of rain fell scatteringly on the dead leaves.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

the act of giving

From this reading "But rather, giving of thanks."--That was the motto of the day--the one answer to the many vexed questions of life and care.

the act of departing

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

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

From this reading Then the wind rose, sweeping gustily through the bare branches, and heavy drops of rain fell scatteringly on the dead leaves.

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

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Then the wind rose, sweeping gustily through the bare branches, and heavy drops of rain fell scatteringly on the dead leaves.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

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

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

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

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Then the wind rose, sweeping gustily through the bare branches, and heavy drops of rain fell scatteringly on the dead leaves.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "But rather, giving of thanks."--That was the motto of the day--the one answer to the many vexed questions of life and care.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

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

From this reading "But rather, giving of thanks."--That was the motto of the day--the one answer to the many vexed questions of life and care.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

From this reading "But rather, giving of thanks."--That was the motto of the day--the one answer to the many vexed questions of life and care.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

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

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then the wind rose, sweeping gustily through the bare branches, and heavy drops of rain fell scatteringly on the dead leaves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then the wind rose, sweeping gustily through the bare branches, and heavy drops of rain fell scatteringly on the dead leaves.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "But rather, giving of thanks."--That was the motto of the day--the one answer to the many vexed questions of life and care.

and nothing more

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

above and across; more than

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading "But rather, giving of thanks."--That was the motto of the day--the one answer to the many vexed questions of life and care.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Then the wind rose, sweeping gustily through the bare branches, and heavy drops of rain fell scatteringly on the dead leaves.

on the contrary

From this reading "But rather, giving of thanks."--That was the motto of the day--the one answer to the many vexed questions of life and care.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Then the wind rose, sweeping gustily through the bare branches, and heavy drops of rain fell scatteringly on the dead leaves.

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

From this reading Then the wind rose, sweeping gustily through the bare branches, and heavy drops of rain fell scatteringly on the dead leaves.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

not in physical motion

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading Then the wind rose, sweeping gustily through the bare branches, and heavy drops of rain fell scatteringly on the dead leaves.

possessing sweep

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading "But rather, giving of thanks."--That was the motto of the day--the one answer to the many vexed questions of life and care.

fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "But rather, giving of thanks."--That was the motto of the day--the one answer to the many vexed questions of life and care.

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

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the wind rose, sweeping gustily through the bare branches, and heavy drops of rain fell scatteringly on the dead leaves.

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

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Then the wind rose, sweeping gustily through the bare branches, and heavy drops of rain fell scatteringly on the dead leaves.

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

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading "But rather, giving of thanks."--That was the motto of the day--the one answer to the many vexed questions of life and care.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

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

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

at the time that

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

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

From this reading The soft grey clouds which had hung about the setting sun only waited his departure to double their folds and spread them all over the sky.

during the time that

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

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

From this reading Then the wind rose, sweeping gustily through the bare branches, and heavy drops of rain fell scatteringly on the dead leaves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But when wind and rain had taken a little more counsel together, they joined forces in a wild stormy concert which swept on with increasing tumult.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It did not disturb Faith and her mother, at their quiet work and reading,--it did not deter Cindy from going over night to spend Thanksgiving day with her friends,--but it was a wild storm nevertheless; and while the hours of the night rolled on over the sleepers in Mrs. Derrick's house, still wind and rain kept up their carousal, nor thought of being quiet even when the morning broke.