used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One day, getting towards the end of December, the laird awoke in a singular mood.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had no mind to go to the works, and the weather promised to give him a good excuse.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading One day, getting towards the end of December, the laird awoke in a singular mood.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, getting towards the end of December, the laird awoke in a singular mood.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading One day, getting towards the end of December, the laird awoke in a singular mood.
disorderedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərd/
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The laird wandered restlessly up and down.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Over the dreary hills there was a mournful floating veil of mist.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading One day, getting towards the end of December, the laird awoke in a singular mood.
accept an excuse for
From this reading He had no mind to go to the works, and the weather promised to give him a good excuse.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Over the dreary hills there was a mournful floating veil of mist.
moving swiftly
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading One day, getting towards the end of December, the laird awoke in a singular mood.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He had no mind to go to the works, and the weather promised to give him a good excuse.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had no mind to go to the works, and the weather promised to give him a good excuse.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had no mind to go to the works, and the weather promised to give him a good excuse.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no mind to go to the works, and the weather promised to give him a good excuse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no mind to go to the works, and the weather promised to give him a good excuse.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Over the dreary hills there was a mournful floating veil of mist.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had no mind to go to the works, and the weather promised to give him a good excuse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One day, getting towards the end of December, the laird awoke in a singular mood.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
lairdnounUS /lerd/
a landowner
From this reading One day, getting towards the end of December, the laird awoke in a singular mood.
roused to anger
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had no mind to go to the works, and the weather promised to give him a good excuse.
become covered with mist
From this reading Over the dreary hills there was a mournful floating veil of mist.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading One day, getting towards the end of December, the laird awoke in a singular mood.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading Over the dreary hills there was a mournful floating veil of mist.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no mind to go to the works, and the weather promised to give him a good excuse.
the middle of the day
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One day, getting towards the end of December, the laird awoke in a singular mood.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, getting towards the end of December, the laird awoke in a singular mood.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the dreary hills there was a mournful floating veil of mist.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had no mind to go to the works, and the weather promised to give him a good excuse.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
with speed
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading The laird wandered restlessly up and down.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
unusual or striking
From this reading One day, getting towards the end of December, the laird awoke in a singular mood.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One day, getting towards the end of December, the laird awoke in a singular mood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Over the dreary hills there was a mournful floating veil of mist.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had no mind to go to the works, and the weather promised to give him a good excuse.
in the direction of
From this reading One day, getting towards the end of December, the laird awoke in a singular mood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The laird wandered restlessly up and down.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Over the dreary hills there was a mournful floating veil of mist.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The laird wandered restlessly up and down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Over the dreary hills there was a mournful floating veil of mist.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading He had no mind to go to the works, and the weather promised to give him a good excuse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Clouds were flying rapidly in great masses, and showers streaming through the air in disordered ranks, driven furiously before a mad wind--a wind that before noon shook the doors and windows, and drove the bravest birds into hiding.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading He had no mind to go to the works, and the weather promised to give him a good excuse.
