Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge

From this reading I was almost abreast of it when a figure rose from beneath it and slouched into the road to meet me.

(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 It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading I was almost abreast of it when a figure rose from beneath it and slouched into the road to meet me.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

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

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As I approached the brow of the hill, I suddenly remembered that I must once more pass the gibbet, and began to strain my eyes for it.

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

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As I approached the brow of the hill, I suddenly remembered that I must once more pass the gibbet, and began to strain my eyes for it.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading As I approached the brow of the hill, I suddenly remembered that I must once more pass the gibbet, and began to strain my eyes for it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

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

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

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From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Presently I spied it, sure enough, its grim, gaunt outline looming through the murk, and instinctively I quickened my stride so as to pass it as soon as might be.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

opinion or judgment

From this reading As I approached the brow of the hill, I suddenly remembered that I must once more pass the gibbet, and began to strain my eyes for it.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading I was almost abreast of it when a figure rose from beneath it and slouched into the road to meet me.

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

moving swiftly

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I was almost abreast of it when a figure rose from beneath it and slouched into the road to meet me.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading Presently I spied it, sure enough, its grim, gaunt outline looming through the murk, and instinctively I quickened my stride so as to pass it as soon as might be.

alternative terms for gallows

From this reading As I approached the brow of the hill, I suddenly remembered that I must once more pass the gibbet, and began to strain my eyes for it.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Presently I spied it, sure enough, its grim, gaunt outline looming through the murk, and instinctively I quickened my stride so as to pass it as soon as might be.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading As I approached the brow of the hill, I suddenly remembered that I must once more pass the gibbet, and began to strain my eyes for it.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

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

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading Presently I spied it, sure enough, its grim, gaunt outline looming through the murk, and instinctively I quickened my stride so as to pass it as soon as might be.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I was almost abreast of it when a figure rose from beneath it and slouched into the road to meet me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Presently I spied it, sure enough, its grim, gaunt outline looming through the murk, and instinctively I quickened my stride so as to pass it as soon as might be.

-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading Presently I spied it, sure enough, its grim, gaunt outline looming through the murk, and instinctively I quickened my stride so as to pass it as soon as might be.

engage in

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I was almost abreast of it when a figure rose from beneath it and slouched into the road to meet me.

come together

From this reading I was almost abreast of it when a figure rose from beneath it and slouched into the road to meet me.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Presently I spied it, sure enough, its grim, gaunt outline looming through the murk, and instinctively I quickened my stride so as to pass it as soon as might be.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance

From this reading Presently I spied it, sure enough, its grim, gaunt outline looming through the murk, and instinctively I quickened my stride so as to pass it as soon as might be.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

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

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

not any; not one

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

on one occasion

From this reading As I approached the brow of the hill, I suddenly remembered that I must once more pass the gibbet, and began to strain my eyes for it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Presently I spied it, sure enough, its grim, gaunt outline looming through the murk, and instinctively I quickened my stride so as to pass it as soon as might be.

go across or through

From this reading As I approached the brow of the hill, I suddenly remembered that I must once more pass the gibbet, and began to strain my eyes for it.

past form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

indicate, as with a sign or an omen

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

in the near future

From this reading Presently I spied it, sure enough, its grim, gaunt outline looming through the murk, and instinctively I quickened my stride so as to pass it as soon as might be.

someone who fights with his fists for sport

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

not clear to the understanding

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

past form of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading Presently I spied it, sure enough, its grim, gaunt outline looming through the murk, and instinctively I quickened my stride so as to pass it as soon as might be.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading As I approached the brow of the hill, I suddenly remembered that I must once more pass the gibbet, and began to strain my eyes for it.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading I was almost abreast of it when a figure rose from beneath it and slouched into the road to meet me.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading I was almost abreast of it when a figure rose from beneath it and slouched into the road to meet me.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

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From this reading I was almost abreast of it when a figure rose from beneath it and slouched into the road to meet me.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

in the near future

From this reading Presently I spied it, sure enough, its grim, gaunt outline looming through the murk, and instinctively I quickened my stride so as to pass it as soon as might be.

inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of

From this reading Presently I spied it, sure enough, its grim, gaunt outline looming through the murk, and instinctively I quickened my stride so as to pass it as soon as might be.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading As I approached the brow of the hill, I suddenly remembered that I must once more pass the gibbet, and began to strain my eyes for it.

a step in walking or running

From this reading Presently I spied it, sure enough, its grim, gaunt outline looming through the murk, and instinctively I quickened my stride so as to pass it as soon as might be.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading As I approached the brow of the hill, I suddenly remembered that I must once more pass the gibbet, and began to strain my eyes for it.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Presently I spied it, sure enough, its grim, gaunt outline looming through the murk, and instinctively I quickened my stride so as to pass it as soon as might be.

express in words

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As I approached the brow of the hill, I suddenly remembered that I must once more pass the gibbet, and began to strain my eyes for it.

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

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

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

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

male cat

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

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

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

precisely as stated

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

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

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

filled with water

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading It needed but this to make my misery the more complete, for, as far as I could tell, if I slept at all (and I was already very weary), it must, of necessity, be beneath some hedge or tree.

at the time that

From this reading I was almost abreast of it when a figure rose from beneath it and slouched into the road to meet me.

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

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.

dried seaweed especially that cast ashore

From this reading OF THE FURTHER PUZZLING BEHAVIOR OF TOM CRAGG, THE PUGILIST Evening had fallen, and I walked along in no very happy frame of mind, the more so, as the rising wind and flying wrack of clouds above (through which a watery moon had peeped at fitful intervals) seemed to presage a wild night.