from one side of something to the other
From this reading Sitting on the hillside when the hot season was coming near its end he saw the thunderstorms come across the hills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From far away they came, black shadows in the distance, and the thunder like far off surf upon the shore.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From far away they came, black shadows in the distance, and the thunder like far off surf upon the shore.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading From far away they came, black shadows in the distance, and the thunder like far off surf upon the shore.
blindingly
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From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
brought into existence
From this reading The man watched them and he saw how gods were born.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From far away they came, black shadows in the distance, and the thunder like far off surf upon the shore.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sitting on the hillside when the hot season was coming near its end he saw the thunderstorms come across the hills.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Sitting on the hillside when the hot season was coming near its end he saw the thunderstorms come across the hills.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading From far away they came, black shadows in the distance, and the thunder like far off surf upon the shore.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Sitting on the hillside when the hot season was coming near its end he saw the thunderstorms come across the hills.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading From far away they came, black shadows in the distance, and the thunder like far off surf upon the shore.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From far away they came, black shadows in the distance, and the thunder like far off surf upon the shore.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading GOD.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The man watched them and he saw how gods were born.
gorgesnounUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəz/
plural of “gorge” — a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sitting on the hillside when the hot season was coming near its end he saw the thunderstorms come across the hills.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Sitting on the hillside when the hot season was coming near its end he saw the thunderstorms come across the hills.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading Sitting on the hillside when the hot season was coming near its end he saw the thunderstorms come across the hills.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Sitting on the hillside when the hot season was coming near its end he saw the thunderstorms come across the hills.
how
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From this reading The man watched them and he saw how gods were born.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From far away they came, black shadows in the distance, and the thunder like far off surf upon the shore.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Sitting on the hillside when the hot season was coming near its end he saw the thunderstorms come across the hills.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading From far away they came, black shadows in the distance, and the thunder like far off surf upon the shore.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man watched them and he saw how gods were born.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Sitting on the hillside when the hot season was coming near its end he saw the thunderstorms come across the hills.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading From far away they came, black shadows in the distance, and the thunder like far off surf upon the shore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sitting on the hillside when the hot season was coming near its end he saw the thunderstorms come across the hills.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
cut with a saw
From this reading Sitting on the hillside when the hot season was coming near its end he saw the thunderstorms come across the hills.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Sitting on the hillside when the hot season was coming near its end he saw the thunderstorms come across the hills.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading From far away they came, black shadows in the distance, and the thunder like far off surf upon the shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading From far away they came, black shadows in the distance, and the thunder like far off surf upon the shore.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting on the hillside when the hot season was coming near its end he saw the thunderstorms come across the hills.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading From far away they came, black shadows in the distance, and the thunder like far off surf upon the shore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sitting on the hillside when the hot season was coming near its end he saw the thunderstorms come across the hills.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The man watched them and he saw how gods were born.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From far away they came, black shadows in the distance, and the thunder like far off surf upon the shore.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading From far away they came, black shadows in the distance, and the thunder like far off surf upon the shore.
thunderstormsnounUS /ˈθʌndərstɔːrmz/
plural of “thunderstorm” — a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
From this reading Sitting on the hillside when the hot season was coming near its end he saw the thunderstorms come across the hills.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From far away they came, black shadows in the distance, and the thunder like far off surf upon the shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sitting on the hillside when the hot season was coming near its end he saw the thunderstorms come across the hills.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The man watched them and he saw how gods were born.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The man watched them and he saw how gods were born.
at the time that
From this reading Sitting on the hillside when the hot season was coming near its end he saw the thunderstorms come across the hills.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
a Caucasian
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nearer they would grow and nearer, passing from ridge to ridge, their long white skirts trailing upon the mountain sides, until they came right overhead and the lightning flashed blindingly, while the thunder roared in great trumpet tones that shuddered through the gorges.
