adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
BarrownounUS /ˈbæroʊ/
the quantity that a barrow will hold
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
basenounUS /beɪs/
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
baulked
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From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If for nothing else than for this gift of glorious sea and cliff, she felt she could be content to pitch her tent in Monkshaven indefinitely.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
bellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
blusternounUS /ˈblʌstər/
noisy confusion and turbulence
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
brinenounUS /braɪn/
water containing salts
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
buffetingnounUS /bəˈfeɪɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
CanterburynounUS /ˈkæntərberi/
a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
CliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading If for nothing else than for this gift of glorious sea and cliff, she felt she could be content to pitch her tent in Monkshaven indefinitely.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If for nothing else than for this gift of glorious sea and cliff, she felt she could be content to pitch her tent in Monkshaven indefinitely.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If for nothing else than for this gift of glorious sea and cliff, she felt she could be content to pitch her tent in Monkshaven indefinitely.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading If for nothing else than for this gift of glorious sea and cliff, she felt she could be content to pitch her tent in Monkshaven indefinitely.
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
furynounUS /ˈfjʊri/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
giantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading If for nothing else than for this gift of glorious sea and cliff, she felt she could be content to pitch her tent in Monkshaven indefinitely.
gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading If for nothing else than for this gift of glorious sea and cliff, she felt she could be content to pitch her tent in Monkshaven indefinitely.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
headlandnoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
hurlingnounUS /ˈhɜːrlɪŋ/
a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
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 The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If for nothing else than for this gift of glorious sea and cliff, she felt she could be content to pitch her tent in Monkshaven indefinitely.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading If for nothing else than for this gift of glorious sea and cliff, she felt she could be content to pitch her tent in Monkshaven indefinitely.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
Monk'snounUS /mʌŋks/
possessive form of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
Monkshaven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If for nothing else than for this gift of glorious sea and cliff, she felt she could be content to pitch her tent in Monkshaven indefinitely.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading If for nothing else than for this gift of glorious sea and cliff, she felt she could be content to pitch her tent in Monkshaven indefinitely.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
pinewoods
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading If for nothing else than for this gift of glorious sea and cliff, she felt she could be content to pitch her tent in Monkshaven indefinitely.
pungentadjectiveUS /ˈpʌndʒənt/
strong and sharp
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
remindedverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪd/
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
revelingverbUS /ˈrevəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “revel” — take delight in
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
Sara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading If for nothing else than for this gift of glorious sea and cliff, she felt she could be content to pitch her tent in Monkshaven indefinitely.
sea-bitten
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
shakeverbUS /ʃeɪk/
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
shakingnounUS /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
SomethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
spray-drenched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
tangnounUS /tæŋ/
a tart spicy quality
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading If for nothing else than for this gift of glorious sea and cliff, she felt she could be content to pitch her tent in Monkshaven indefinitely.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If for nothing else than for this gift of glorious sea and cliff, she felt she could be content to pitch her tent in Monkshaven indefinitely.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading She had climbed the steep ascent thither on more than one day of storm and bluster, reveling in the buffeting of the gale and in the pungent tang of brine from the spray-drenched air.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
thunderverbUS /ˈθʌndər/
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
torenounUS /tɔːr/
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
TRESPASSverbUS /ˈtrespæs/
enter unlawfully on someone's property
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
untamedadjective
in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated
From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
upflung
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From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
white-topped
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From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The cry of the wind, shrieking along the face of the sea-bitten cliff, reminded her of the scream of the hurricane as it tore through the pinewoods at Barrow--shaking their giant tops hither and thither as easily as a child's finger might shake a Canterbury bell.
wind-tossed
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From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading TRESPASS Sara stood on the great headland known as Monk's Cliff, watching with delight the white-topped billows hurling themselves against its mighty base, only to break in a baulked fury of thunder and upflung spray.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Something wild and untamed within her responded to the savage movement of the scene, and she stood for a long time watching the expanse of restless, wind-tossed waters, before turning reluctantly in the direction of home.
