Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

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

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

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

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

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

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

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

From this reading Every shrub and bramble not only bent before the wind, but it may be said their branches literally streamed in the blast.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Every shrub and bramble not only bent before the wind, but it may be said their branches literally streamed in the blast.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Every shrub and bramble not only bent before the wind, but it may be said their branches literally streamed in the blast.

hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

make a strident sound

From this reading Every shrub and bramble not only bent before the wind, but it may be said their branches literally streamed in the blast.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines

From this reading Every shrub and bramble not only bent before the wind, but it may be said their branches literally streamed in the blast.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Every shrub and bramble not only bent before the wind, but it may be said their branches literally streamed in the blast.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

unvarying in nature

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

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

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

a small wooded hollow

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

divisible by two

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every shrub and bramble not only bent before the wind, but it may be said their branches literally streamed in the blast.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

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From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

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

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

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

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Every shrub and bramble not only bent before the wind, but it may be said their branches literally streamed in the blast.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

in a literal sense

From this reading Every shrub and bramble not only bent before the wind, but it may be said their branches literally streamed in the blast.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Every shrub and bramble not only bent before the wind, but it may be said their branches literally streamed in the blast.

become covered with mist

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

not any; not one

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Every shrub and bramble not only bent before the wind, but it may be said their branches literally streamed in the blast.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

and nothing more

From this reading Every shrub and bramble not only bent before the wind, but it may be said their branches literally streamed in the blast.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

above and across; more than

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

a safe place

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Every shrub and bramble not only bent before the wind, but it may be said their branches literally streamed in the blast.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Every shrub and bramble not only bent before the wind, but it may be said their branches literally streamed in the blast.

unhealthy looking

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

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

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading Every shrub and bramble not only bent before the wind, but it may be said their branches literally streamed in the blast.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

carry out

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

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

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Every shrub and bramble not only bent before the wind, but it may be said their branches literally streamed in the blast.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

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

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

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

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

a heavy rain

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

in the direction of

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

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

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

in or at the place that

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.

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

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

which person or people

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

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

From this reading The party from Glengael, who had, as we have described, been obliged to take refuge from the wind in the lee of the rocks, stood contemplating the scene in silence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few birch trees, that skirted the dell through which this stream ran, brushed the ground before the breeze; and the silver lining of their leaves was so upturned in the constant current of the storm, that they had the appearance of being covered with hoar frost.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The sky was without a cloud--but the atmosphere was nevertheless almost like steam, through which the sun shone so sickly, that, even without hearing the hiss of the wind, or the rage of the ocean, no shelter could have prevented the spectator from being sensible that some extraordinary violence agitated and troubled the whole air.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading There was a torrent which ran towards the sea, near the spot where the party stood; but the wind caught its waters as they fell in a cataract, and blew them over the face of the hill like a wreath of mist.