Chapter XVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading 'Murder! vengeance! vengeance! murder!' were the cries which sounded high above the swelling din of that tumultuous multitude.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

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

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

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

From this reading Doorways were crowded with men and women discussing the report, and venting their feelings in no honeyed phraseology.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

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From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

added to or made greater in amount or number or strength

From this reading Knots of gossips augmented into small crowds, whose excitement grew uproarious.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading 'Murder! vengeance! vengeance! murder!' were the cries which sounded high above the swelling din of that tumultuous multitude.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Doorways were crowded with men and women discussing the report, and venting their feelings in no honeyed phraseology.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading Knots of gossips augmented into small crowds, whose excitement grew uproarious.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading 'Murder! vengeance! vengeance! murder!' were the cries which sounded high above the swelling din of that tumultuous multitude.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Doorways were crowded with men and women discussing the report, and venting their feelings in no honeyed phraseology.

plural of “doorway” — the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Doorways were crowded with men and women discussing the report, and venting their feelings in no honeyed phraseology.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

an exasperated feeling of annoyance

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Knots of gossips augmented into small crowds, whose excitement grew uproarious.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Doorways were crowded with men and women discussing the report, and venting their feelings in no honeyed phraseology.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

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

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading Knots of gossips augmented into small crowds, whose excitement grew uproarious.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Knots of gossips augmented into small crowds, whose excitement grew uproarious.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading 'Murder! vengeance! vengeance! murder!' were the cries which sounded high above the swelling din of that tumultuous multitude.

with honey added

From this reading Doorways were crowded with men and women discussing the report, and venting their feelings in no honeyed phraseology.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

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

From this reading Doorways were crowded with men and women discussing the report, and venting their feelings in no honeyed phraseology.

made more intense

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Knots of gossips augmented into small crowds, whose excitement grew uproarious.

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From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading Knots of gossips augmented into small crowds, whose excitement grew uproarious.

the force of workers available

From this reading Doorways were crowded with men and women discussing the report, and venting their feelings in no honeyed phraseology.

a large indefinite number

From this reading 'Murder! vengeance! vengeance! murder!' were the cries which sounded high above the swelling din of that tumultuous multitude.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading 'Murder! vengeance! vengeance! murder!' were the cries which sounded high above the swelling din of that tumultuous multitude.

plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

not any; not one

From this reading Doorways were crowded with men and women discussing the report, and venting their feelings in no honeyed phraseology.

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

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

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

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

the manner in which something is expressed in words

From this reading Doorways were crowded with men and women discussing the report, and venting their feelings in no honeyed phraseology.

by chance

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

satisfy

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Doorways were crowded with men and women discussing the report, and venting their feelings in no honeyed phraseology.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

express in words

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Knots of gossips augmented into small crowds, whose excitement grew uproarious.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

in the near future

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading 'Murder! vengeance! vengeance! murder!' were the cries which sounded high above the swelling din of that tumultuous multitude.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

From this reading 'Murder! vengeance! vengeance! murder!' were the cries which sounded high above the swelling din of that tumultuous multitude.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

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

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Doorways were crowded with men and women discussing the report, and venting their feelings in no honeyed phraseology.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

up to a particular time

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

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

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading 'Murder! vengeance! vengeance! murder!' were the cries which sounded high above the swelling din of that tumultuous multitude.

uncontrollably noisy

From this reading Knots of gossips augmented into small crowds, whose excitement grew uproarious.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading 'Murder! vengeance! vengeance! murder!' were the cries which sounded high above the swelling din of that tumultuous multitude.

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

the act of venting

From this reading Doorways were crowded with men and women discussing the report, and venting their feelings in no honeyed phraseology.

loud cries made while weeping

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

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

From this reading A storm of angry feeling, of vengeful passion, raged fiercely the next day throughout Appledore, as soon as Jim Ortop's story was noised abroad.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Doorways were crowded with men and women discussing the report, and venting their feelings in no honeyed phraseology.

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

From this reading The principal street became in an hour or so a scene of the utmost exasperation, in which murmurs, intensified by the wailing relatives of the drowned seamen, were concentrated, till in that narrow gangway burst forth a fire of resentment, which nothing but blood, the blacksmith was heard to say, could possibly quench.

belonging to which person

From this reading Knots of gossips augmented into small crowds, whose excitement grew uproarious.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Doorways were crowded with men and women discussing the report, and venting their feelings in no honeyed phraseology.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Doorways were crowded with men and women discussing the report, and venting their feelings in no honeyed phraseology.