used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading One could even have fancied they were the thunderclaps of a rapidly approaching storm which was already disturbing the slumbering atmosphere.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Then amidst the continuous growing rumble one detected the shouts of a crowd, strange rhythmical blasts as of a hurricane.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gradually, however, they became more pronounced, and rose at last like the tramping of an army on the march.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gradually, however, they became more pronounced, and rose at last like the tramping of an army on the march.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading One could even have fancied they were the thunderclaps of a rapidly approaching storm which was already disturbing the slumbering atmosphere.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Gradually, however, they became more pronounced, and rose at last like the tramping of an army on the march.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then amidst the continuous growing rumble one detected the shouts of a crowd, strange rhythmical blasts as of a hurricane.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gradually, however, they became more pronounced, and rose at last like the tramping of an army on the march.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading One could even have fancied they were the thunderclaps of a rapidly approaching storm which was already disturbing the slumbering atmosphere.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Gradually, however, they became more pronounced, and rose at last like the tramping of an army on the march.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
blastsnounUS /blæsts/
plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball
From this reading Then amidst the continuous growing rumble one detected the shouts of a crowd, strange rhythmical blasts as of a hurricane.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They suggested the distant jolting of a procession of carts; but not distinctly, so loud was the roaring of the Viorne.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading They suggested the distant jolting of a procession of carts; but not distinctly, so loud was the roaring of the Viorne.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading Then amidst the continuous growing rumble one detected the shouts of a crowd, strange rhythmical blasts as of a hurricane.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One could even have fancied they were the thunderclaps of a rapidly approaching storm which was already disturbing the slumbering atmosphere.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Then amidst the continuous growing rumble one detected the shouts of a crowd, strange rhythmical blasts as of a hurricane.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading Then amidst the continuous growing rumble one detected the shouts of a crowd, strange rhythmical blasts as of a hurricane.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading They suggested the distant jolting of a procession of carts; but not distinctly, so loud was the roaring of the Viorne.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading They suggested the distant jolting of a procession of carts; but not distinctly, so loud was the roaring of the Viorne.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading One could even have fancied they were the thunderclaps of a rapidly approaching storm which was already disturbing the slumbering atmosphere.
divisible by two
From this reading One could even have fancied they were the thunderclaps of a rapidly approaching storm which was already disturbing the slumbering atmosphere.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading One could even have fancied they were the thunderclaps of a rapidly approaching storm which was already disturbing the slumbering atmosphere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually, however, they became more pronounced, and rose at last like the tramping of an army on the march.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Then amidst the continuous growing rumble one detected the shouts of a crowd, strange rhythmical blasts as of a hurricane.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One could even have fancied they were the thunderclaps of a rapidly approaching storm which was already disturbing the slumbering atmosphere.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Gradually, however, they became more pronounced, and rose at last like the tramping of an army on the march.
hurricanenounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading Then amidst the continuous growing rumble one detected the shouts of a crowd, strange rhythmical blasts as of a hurricane.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
joltingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊltɪŋ/
causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
From this reading They suggested the distant jolting of a procession of carts; but not distinctly, so loud was the roaring of the Viorne.
immediately past
From this reading Gradually, however, they became more pronounced, and rose at last like the tramping of an army on the march.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Gradually, however, they became more pronounced, and rose at last like the tramping of an army on the march.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading They suggested the distant jolting of a procession of carts; but not distinctly, so loud was the roaring of the Viorne.
march in a procession
From this reading Gradually, however, they became more pronounced, and rose at last like the tramping of an army on the march.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
a particular point in time
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Gradually, however, they became more pronounced, and rose at last like the tramping of an army on the march.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They suggested the distant jolting of a procession of carts; but not distinctly, so loud was the roaring of the Viorne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gradually, however, they became more pronounced, and rose at last like the tramping of an army on the march.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then amidst the continuous growing rumble one detected the shouts of a crowd, strange rhythmical blasts as of a hurricane.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading They suggested the distant jolting of a procession of carts; but not distinctly, so loud was the roaring of the Viorne.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Gradually, however, they became more pronounced, and rose at last like the tramping of an army on the march.
with speed
From this reading One could even have fancied they were the thunderclaps of a rapidly approaching storm which was already disturbing the slumbering atmosphere.
rhythmicaladjective
recurring with measured regularity
From this reading Then amidst the continuous growing rumble one detected the shouts of a crowd, strange rhythmical blasts as of a hurricane.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading They suggested the distant jolting of a procession of carts; but not distinctly, so loud was the roaring of the Viorne.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Gradually, however, they became more pronounced, and rose at last like the tramping of an army on the march.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading Then amidst the continuous growing rumble one detected the shouts of a crowd, strange rhythmical blasts as of a hurricane.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Then amidst the continuous growing rumble one detected the shouts of a crowd, strange rhythmical blasts as of a hurricane.
slumberingverbUS /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep
From this reading One could even have fancied they were the thunderclaps of a rapidly approaching storm which was already disturbing the slumbering atmosphere.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They suggested the distant jolting of a procession of carts; but not distinctly, so loud was the roaring of the Viorne.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading One could even have fancied they were the thunderclaps of a rapidly approaching storm which was already disturbing the slumbering atmosphere.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Then amidst the continuous growing rumble one detected the shouts of a crowd, strange rhythmical blasts as of a hurricane.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading They suggested the distant jolting of a procession of carts; but not distinctly, so loud was the roaring of the Viorne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then amidst the continuous growing rumble one detected the shouts of a crowd, strange rhythmical blasts as of a hurricane.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They suggested the distant jolting of a procession of carts; but not distinctly, so loud was the roaring of the Viorne.
thunderclaps
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From this reading One could even have fancied they were the thunderclaps of a rapidly approaching storm which was already disturbing the slumbering atmosphere.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading Gradually, however, they became more pronounced, and rose at last like the tramping of an army on the march.
Viorne
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From this reading They suggested the distant jolting of a procession of carts; but not distinctly, so loud was the roaring of the Viorne.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They suggested the distant jolting of a procession of carts; but not distinctly, so loud was the roaring of the Viorne.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
wendsverbUS /wendz/
third-person singular of “wend” — direct one's course or way
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One could even have fancied they were the thunderclaps of a rapidly approaching storm which was already disturbing the slumbering atmosphere.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Confused sounds had for a moment been coming from behind the hills in the midst of which the Nice road wends its way.
