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Chapter XXXII
SIEGE. Things began to look threatening. Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent. When the month of May arrived once more with its moonlight and apple-blossoms, the cloud came with it. The doings of the earl of Glamorgan in Ireland had probably hastened the vengeance of the parliament.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Things began to look threatening.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.”
a period of time or extent
From this reading “Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Things began to look threatening.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “When the month of May arrived once more with its moonlight and apple-blossoms, the cloud came with it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When the month of May arrived once more with its moonlight and apple-blossoms, the cloud came with it.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
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From this reading When the month of May arrived once more with its moonlight and apple-blossoms, the cloud came with it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the month of May arrived once more with its moonlight and apple-blossoms, the cloud came with it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
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From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Things began to look threatening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the month of May arrived once more with its moonlight and apple-blossoms, the cloud came with it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The doings of the earl of Glamorgan in Ireland had probably hastened the vengeance of the parliament.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The doings of the earl of Glamorgan in Ireland had probably hastened the vengeance of the parliament.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The doings of the earl of Glamorgan in Ireland had probably hastened the vengeance of the parliament.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The doings of the earl of Glamorgan in Ireland had probably hastened the vengeance of the parliament.
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From this reading The doings of the earl of Glamorgan in Ireland had probably hastened the vengeance of the parliament.
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From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The doings of the earl of Glamorgan in Ireland had probably hastened the vengeance of the parliament.
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From this reading The doings of the earl of Glamorgan in Ireland had probably hastened the vengeance of the parliament.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When the month of May arrived once more with its moonlight and apple-blossoms, the cloud came with it.
a period of time or extent
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Things began to look threatening.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When the month of May arrived once more with its moonlight and apple-blossoms, the cloud came with it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the month of May arrived once more with its moonlight and apple-blossoms, the cloud came with it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the month of May arrived once more with its moonlight and apple-blossoms, the cloud came with it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the month of May arrived once more with its moonlight and apple-blossoms, the cloud came with it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the month of May arrived once more with its moonlight and apple-blossoms, the cloud came with it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The doings of the earl of Glamorgan in Ireland had probably hastened the vengeance of the parliament.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The doings of the earl of Glamorgan in Ireland had probably hastened the vengeance of the parliament.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIEGE.
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From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Things began to look threatening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Things began to look threatening.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Things began to look threatening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The doings of the earl of Glamorgan in Ireland had probably hastened the vengeance of the parliament.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
at the time that
From this reading When the month of May arrived once more with its moonlight and apple-blossoms, the cloud came with it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the month of May arrived once more with its moonlight and apple-blossoms, the cloud came with it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raglan's brooding disappointment and apprehension was like the electric overcharge of the earth, awaiting and drawing to it the hovering cloud: the lightning and thunder of the war began at length to stoop upon the Yellow Tower of Gwent.
