used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
(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 In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To the sea, the desert, and the peak it is given in few and perfect hours; but neither to the desert nor to the sea is it given in such transcendency as to the peak.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
intentionally conceived
From this reading It were hazardous to say how far Marion was conscious of the beautiful, inspiring, and appalling nature of that silence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And on no peak could silence ever have seemed so like a miracle as on the flat top of Thunder Mountain between two storms.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading To the sea, the desert, and the peak it is given in few and perfect hours; but neither to the desert nor to the sea is it given in such transcendency as to the peak.
else
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From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
at any time
From this reading And on no peak could silence ever have seemed so like a miracle as on the flat top of Thunder Mountain between two storms.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It were hazardous to say how far Marion was conscious of the beautiful, inspiring, and appalling nature of that silence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading To the sea, the desert, and the peak it is given in few and perfect hours; but neither to the desert nor to the sea is it given in such transcendency as to the peak.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading And on no peak could silence ever have seemed so like a miracle as on the flat top of Thunder Mountain between two storms.
gamutnounUS /ˈɡæmət/
a complete extent or range: "a face that expressed a gamut of emotions"
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading To the sea, the desert, and the peak it is given in few and perfect hours; but neither to the desert nor to the sea is it given in such transcendency as to the peak.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And on no peak could silence ever have seemed so like a miracle as on the flat top of Thunder Mountain between two storms.
hazardousadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/
involving risk or danger
From this reading It were hazardous to say how far Marion was conscious of the beautiful, inspiring, and appalling nature of that silence.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading To the sea, the desert, and the peak it is given in few and perfect hours; but neither to the desert nor to the sea is it given in such transcendency as to the peak.
how
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From this reading It were hazardous to say how far Marion was conscious of the beautiful, inspiring, and appalling nature of that silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To the sea, the desert, and the peak it is given in few and perfect hours; but neither to the desert nor to the sea is it given in such transcendency as to the peak.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
levelsnounUS /ˈlevəlz/
plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
Marion
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From this reading It were hazardous to say how far Marion was conscious of the beautiful, inspiring, and appalling nature of that silence.
MIRACLEnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It were hazardous to say how far Marion was conscious of the beautiful, inspiring, and appalling nature of that silence.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading To the sea, the desert, and the peak it is given in few and perfect hours; but neither to the desert nor to the sea is it given in such transcendency as to the peak.
not any; not one
From this reading And on no peak could silence ever have seemed so like a miracle as on the flat top of Thunder Mountain between two storms.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading To the sea, the desert, and the peak it is given in few and perfect hours; but neither to the desert nor to the sea is it given in such transcendency as to the peak.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And on no peak could silence ever have seemed so like a miracle as on the flat top of Thunder Mountain between two storms.
on one occasion
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
paroxysms
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From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading To the sea, the desert, and the peak it is given in few and perfect hours; but neither to the desert nor to the sea is it given in such transcendency as to the peak.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading To the sea, the desert, and the peak it is given in few and perfect hours; but neither to the desert nor to the sea is it given in such transcendency as to the peak.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
express in words
From this reading It were hazardous to say how far Marion was conscious of the beautiful, inspiring, and appalling nature of that silence.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading To the sea, the desert, and the peak it is given in few and perfect hours; but neither to the desert nor to the sea is it given in such transcendency as to the peak.
searedadjectiveUS /sɪrd/
having the surface burned quickly with intense heat
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And on no peak could silence ever have seemed so like a miracle as on the flat top of Thunder Mountain between two storms.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To the sea, the desert, and the peak it is given in few and perfect hours; but neither to the desert nor to the sea is it given in such transcendency as to the peak.
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
the upper part of anything
From this reading And on no peak could silence ever have seemed so like a miracle as on the flat top of Thunder Mountain between two storms.
transcendencynoun
a state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of material experience
From this reading To the sea, the desert, and the peak it is given in few and perfect hours; but neither to the desert nor to the sea is it given in such transcendency as to the peak.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
not known
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading In all the range of natural phenomena, in all the gamut of sensation, there is nothing else at once so beautiful, inspiring, and appalling as utter silence; and nothing else so rare.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MIRACLE Between two storms, the peace that lay upon the seared and battered head of Thunder Mountain, like the peace that comes to a sufferer between paroxysms of pain, was of a kind unknown to lower levels.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It were hazardous to say how far Marion was conscious of the beautiful, inspiring, and appalling nature of that silence.
