in actual fact
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Engle sighed; Engle frowned; Virginia sat rigid, at once disturbed and oppressed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Engle sighed; Engle frowned; Virginia sat rigid, at once disturbed and oppressed.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
billowingadjectiveUS /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "How can you stand that terrible bell?" she cried softly.
ChaveznounUS /ˈʃɑːvez/
Mexican composer of nationalistic works using themes from Indian folk music (1899-1978)
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "How can you stand that terrible bell?" she cried softly.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Mrs. Engle sighed; Engle frowned; Virginia sat rigid, at once disturbed and oppressed.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How long does he ring it?"
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading "I should think that it would drive you mad!
Engle
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From this reading Mrs. Engle sighed; Engle frowned; Virginia sat rigid, at once disturbed and oppressed.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Mrs. Engle sighed; Engle frowned; Virginia sat rigid, at once disturbed and oppressed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How long does he ring it?"
How
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From this reading "How can you stand that terrible bell?" she cried softly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should think that it would drive you mad!
Ignacio
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From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I should think that it would drive you mad!
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 How long does he ring it?"
roused to anger
From this reading "I should think that it would drive you mad!
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Engle sighed; Engle frowned; Virginia sat rigid, at once disturbed and oppressed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
on one occasion
From this reading Mrs. Engle sighed; Engle frowned; Virginia sat rigid, at once disturbed and oppressed.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading Mrs. Engle sighed; Engle frowned; Virginia sat rigid, at once disturbed and oppressed.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
PATIOnounUS /ˈpætioʊ/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
prophesying
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From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading Mrs. Engle sighed; Engle frowned; Virginia sat rigid, at once disturbed and oppressed.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading How long does he ring it?"
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mrs. Engle sighed; Engle frowned; Virginia sat rigid, at once disturbed and oppressed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How can you stand that terrible bell?" she cried softly.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should think that it would drive you mad!
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Mrs. Engle sighed; Engle frowned; Virginia sat rigid, at once disturbed and oppressed.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
with low volume
From this reading "How can you stand that terrible bell?" she cried softly.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "How can you stand that terrible bell?" she cried softly.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "How can you stand that terrible bell?" she cried softly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "How can you stand that terrible bell?" she cried softly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I should think that it would drive you mad!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Mrs. Engle sighed; Engle frowned; Virginia sat rigid, at once disturbed and oppressed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN THE DARKNESS OF THE PATIO Through the silence of the outer night, as though actually Ignacio Chavez were prophesying, came billowing the slow beating of the deep mourning bell.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I should think that it would drive you mad!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How can you stand that terrible bell?" she cried softly.
