used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old Ark shook almost as though it had been a veritable ark out on stormy waters.
accumulatingverbUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “accumulate” — get or gather together
From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
(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 HAPPIE GRANTS AMNESTY ALL night long the wind blew furiously.
allayverbUS /əˈleɪ/
lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The old Ark shook almost as though it had been a veritable ark out on stormy waters.
AMNESTYnounUS /ˈæmnəsti/
a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment
From this reading HAPPIE GRANTS AMNESTY ALL night long the wind blew furiously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
Archaics
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From this reading Blinds rattled, and even the beds trembled, but "the Archaics" slept through the tumult.
ArknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading The old Ark shook almost as though it had been a veritable ark out on stormy waters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
barnsnounUS /bɑːrnz/
plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Blinds rattled, and even the beds trembled, but "the Archaics" slept through the tumult.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The old Ark shook almost as though it had been a veritable ark out on stormy waters.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading HAPPIE GRANTS AMNESTY ALL night long the wind blew furiously.
BlindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Blinds rattled, and even the beds trembled, but "the Archaics" slept through the tumult.
buffetedadjectiveUS /bəˈfeɪd/
pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Blinds rattled, and even the beds trembled, but "the Archaics" slept through the tumult.
make calm or still
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
chastisingverbUS /tʃæˈstaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “chastise” — censure severely
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
Crestville
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From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
divisible by two
From this reading Blinds rattled, and even the beds trembled, but "the Archaics" slept through the tumult.
farmhousesnounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊsəz/
plural of “farmhouse” — house for a farmer and family
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading HAPPIE GRANTS AMNESTY ALL night long the wind blew furiously.
GRANTSnounUS /ɡrænts/
plural of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading HAPPIE GRANTS AMNESTY ALL night long the wind blew furiously.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old Ark shook almost as though it had been a veritable ark out on stormy waters.
HAPPIE
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From this reading HAPPIE GRANTS AMNESTY ALL night long the wind blew furiously.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading HAPPIE GRANTS AMNESTY ALL night long the wind blew furiously.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading HAPPIE GRANTS AMNESTY ALL night long the wind blew furiously.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old Ark shook almost as though it had been a veritable ark out on stormy waters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The old Ark shook almost as though it had been a veritable ark out on stormy waters.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
presumptuouslyadverb
in a presumptuous manner
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Blinds rattled, and even the beds trembled, but "the Archaics" slept through the tumult.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The old Ark shook almost as though it had been a veritable ark out on stormy waters.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Blinds rattled, and even the beds trembled, but "the Archaics" slept through the tumult.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading The old Ark shook almost as though it had been a veritable ark out on stormy waters.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAPPIE GRANTS AMNESTY ALL night long the wind blew furiously.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The old Ark shook almost as though it had been a veritable ark out on stormy waters.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Blinds rattled, and even the beds trembled, but "the Archaics" slept through the tumult.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Blinds rattled, and even the beds trembled, but "the Archaics" slept through the tumult.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading Blinds rattled, and even the beds trembled, but "the Archaics" slept through the tumult.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading The old Ark shook almost as though it had been a veritable ark out on stormy waters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it came sweeping down from the higher mountain points there was nothing to allay its force accumulating down the stretch to Crestville.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The old Ark shook almost as though it had been a veritable ark out on stormy waters.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading HAPPIE GRANTS AMNESTY ALL night long the wind blew furiously.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Such small objects as presumptuously stood in its way--farmhouses and red barns--it buffeted, chastising them soundly for attempting to stay it, and sweeping on down to the Jersey plains which were to calm its wrath.
