used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile, the object of her solicitation sat on in a mood terribly blended of recklessness and despair.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading No shadow of fear darkened the almost ecstatic rebellion of her mood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile, the object of her solicitation sat on in a mood terribly blended of recklessness and despair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading Meanwhile, the object of her solicitation sat on in a mood terribly blended of recklessness and despair.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading A crimson glow came through the transparencies of Kingsnorth's shell windows, a touch of warmth in the blinding convulsion of nature.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A crimson glow came through the transparencies of Kingsnorth's shell windows, a touch of warmth in the blinding convulsion of nature.
convulsionnounUS /kənˈvʌlʃən/
a sudden uncontrollable attack
From this reading A crimson glow came through the transparencies of Kingsnorth's shell windows, a touch of warmth in the blinding convulsion of nature.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading A crimson glow came through the transparencies of Kingsnorth's shell windows, a touch of warmth in the blinding convulsion of nature.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading No shadow of fear darkened the almost ecstatic rebellion of her mood.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Meanwhile, the object of her solicitation sat on in a mood terribly blended of recklessness and despair.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
ecstaticadjectiveUS /ekˈstætɪk/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading No shadow of fear darkened the almost ecstatic rebellion of her mood.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading No shadow of fear darkened the almost ecstatic rebellion of her mood.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
frothnounUS /frɔːθ/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
brought together in one place
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
glimmeringnounUS /ˈɡlɪmərɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading A crimson glow came through the transparencies of Kingsnorth's shell windows, a touch of warmth in the blinding convulsion of nature.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
harmoniesnounUS /ˈhɑːrməniz/
plural of “harmony” — compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, the object of her solicitation sat on in a mood terribly blended of recklessness and despair.
hurtled
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From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile, the object of her solicitation sat on in a mood terribly blended of recklessness and despair.
inkyadjectiveUS /ˈɪŋki/
of the color of black ink
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
Kingsnorth's
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From this reading A crimson glow came through the transparencies of Kingsnorth's shell windows, a touch of warmth in the blinding convulsion of nature.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
lullsnounUS /lʌlz/
plural of “lull” — a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, the object of her solicitation sat on in a mood terribly blended of recklessness and despair.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Meanwhile, the object of her solicitation sat on in a mood terribly blended of recklessness and despair.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A crimson glow came through the transparencies of Kingsnorth's shell windows, a touch of warmth in the blinding convulsion of nature.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
not any; not one
From this reading No shadow of fear darkened the almost ecstatic rebellion of her mood.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Meanwhile, the object of her solicitation sat on in a mood terribly blended of recklessness and despair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile, the object of her solicitation sat on in a mood terribly blended of recklessness and despair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile, the object of her solicitation sat on in a mood terribly blended of recklessness and despair.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading No shadow of fear darkened the almost ecstatic rebellion of her mood.
recklessnessnounUS /ˈrekləsnəs/
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading Meanwhile, the object of her solicitation sat on in a mood terribly blended of recklessness and despair.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Meanwhile, the object of her solicitation sat on in a mood terribly blended of recklessness and despair.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading No shadow of fear darkened the almost ecstatic rebellion of her mood.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading A crimson glow came through the transparencies of Kingsnorth's shell windows, a touch of warmth in the blinding convulsion of nature.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
solicitationnounUS /səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/
an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
From this reading Meanwhile, the object of her solicitation sat on in a mood terribly blended of recklessness and despair.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
spectraladjectiveUS /ˈspektrəl/
of or relating to a spectrum
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
starlessadjective
not starry; having no stars or starlike objects
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
surfnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading Meanwhile, the object of her solicitation sat on in a mood terribly blended of recklessness and despair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile, the object of her solicitation sat on in a mood terribly blended of recklessness and despair.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading A crimson glow came through the transparencies of Kingsnorth's shell windows, a touch of warmth in the blinding convulsion of nature.
transparenciesnounUS /trænˈsperənsiz/
plural of “transparency” — permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
From this reading A crimson glow came through the transparencies of Kingsnorth's shell windows, a touch of warmth in the blinding convulsion of nature.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading A crimson glow came through the transparencies of Kingsnorth's shell windows, a touch of warmth in the blinding convulsion of nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the tempest gathered force, and gusts of savage violence hurtled themselves out of the crashing void in front, the rain was driven like fine shot before them.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading A crimson glow came through the transparencies of Kingsnorth's shell windows, a touch of warmth in the blinding convulsion of nature.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the lulls the great organ of the surf filled the starless night with crashing harmonies, and through sound or silence a snow field of tumbling froth showed a spectral glimmering through the inky gloom.
