Chapter II

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Yet, neither within nor without was the night absolutely soundless.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

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

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

from appearances alone

From this reading Within the great old house apparently an equal calm.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading From time to time, the attentive ear might catch the roll, the roar, the reverberation of heavy sound like distant thunder-peals intermingled with sharper detonations.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

make calm or still

From this reading Within the great old house apparently an equal calm.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading From time to time, the attentive ear might catch the roll, the roar, the reverberation of heavy sound like distant thunder-peals intermingled with sharper detonations.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

free from clouds

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

plural of “detonation” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading From time to time, the attentive ear might catch the roll, the roar, the reverberation of heavy sound like distant thunder-peals intermingled with sharper detonations.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading From time to time, the attentive ear might catch the roll, the roar, the reverberation of heavy sound like distant thunder-peals intermingled with sharper detonations.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading From time to time, the attentive ear might catch the roll, the roar, the reverberation of heavy sound like distant thunder-peals intermingled with sharper detonations.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Within the great old house apparently an equal calm.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Within the great old house apparently an equal calm.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading From time to time, the attentive ear might catch the roll, the roar, the reverberation of heavy sound like distant thunder-peals intermingled with sharper detonations.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

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

From this reading Within the great old house apparently an equal calm.

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

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

past form of “intermingle” — combine into one

From this reading From time to time, the attentive ear might catch the roll, the roar, the reverberation of heavy sound like distant thunder-peals intermingled with sharper detonations.

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading From time to time, the attentive ear might catch the roll, the roar, the reverberation of heavy sound like distant thunder-peals intermingled with sharper detonations.

horrible in fierceness or savagery

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading From time to time, the attentive ear might catch the roll, the roar, the reverberation of heavy sound like distant thunder-peals intermingled with sharper detonations.

the light of the Moon

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Yet, neither within nor without was the night absolutely soundless.

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

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

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

From this reading Yet, neither within nor without was the night absolutely soundless.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Within the great old house apparently an equal calm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

a shaky motion

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading From time to time, the attentive ear might catch the roll, the roar, the reverberation of heavy sound like distant thunder-peals intermingled with sharper detonations.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading From time to time, the attentive ear might catch the roll, the roar, the reverberation of heavy sound like distant thunder-peals intermingled with sharper detonations.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading From time to time, the attentive ear might catch the roll, the roar, the reverberation of heavy sound like distant thunder-peals intermingled with sharper detonations.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games

From this reading From time to time, the attentive ear might catch the roll, the roar, the reverberation of heavy sound like distant thunder-peals intermingled with sharper detonations.

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From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading From time to time, the attentive ear might catch the roll, the roar, the reverberation of heavy sound like distant thunder-peals intermingled with sharper detonations.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Yet, neither within nor without was the night absolutely soundless.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

toward the south

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

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

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

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

From this reading From time to time, the attentive ear might catch the roll, the roar, the reverberation of heavy sound like distant thunder-peals intermingled with sharper detonations.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From time to time, the attentive ear might catch the roll, the roar, the reverberation of heavy sound like distant thunder-peals intermingled with sharper detonations.

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

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

green foliage

From this reading THE BATTERY PASSES Outside, the softness of an April night; the verdure of tree and lawn, the climbing roses, already far advanced in that southern latitude, sweetly silvered in the moonlight.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

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

From this reading Yet, neither within nor without was the night absolutely soundless.

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

From this reading Far away to the southward the cloudless horizon, easily visible from the slight eminence on which the house stood, was marked by quivering flashes of lurid light.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From time to time, the attentive ear might catch the roll, the roar, the reverberation of heavy sound like distant thunder-peals intermingled with sharper detonations.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within the great old house apparently an equal calm.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Yet, neither within nor without was the night absolutely soundless.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, neither within nor without was the night absolutely soundless.