farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading In the west, as in the east, the sky’s depths were now invaded by the blue cloud: it advanced in the teeth of the wind.
(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 The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These contradictions are part of the wind’s vagaries.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The formation of the clouds was becoming ominous.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading In the west, as in the east, the sky’s depths were now invaded by the blue cloud: it advanced in the teeth of the wind.
bulgingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
curving or bulging outward
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading In the west, as in the east, the sky’s depths were now invaded by the blue cloud: it advanced in the teeth of the wind.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The formation of the clouds was becoming ominous.
contradictionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “contradiction” — opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
From this reading These contradictions are part of the wind’s vagaries.
deformedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɔːrmd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading In the west, as in the east, the sky’s depths were now invaded by the blue cloud: it advanced in the teeth of the wind.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading In the west, as in the east, the sky’s depths were now invaded by the blue cloud: it advanced in the teeth of the wind.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading The formation of the clouds was becoming ominous.
HARDQUANONNE
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From this reading HARDQUANONNE.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the west, as in the east, the sky’s depths were now invaded by the blue cloud: it advanced in the teeth of the wind.
inequalitiesnounUS /ˌɪnəˈkwɑːlɪtiz/
plural of “inequality” — lack of equality
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading In the west, as in the east, the sky’s depths were now invaded by the blue cloud: it advanced in the teeth of the wind.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the west, as in the east, the sky’s depths were now invaded by the blue cloud: it advanced in the teeth of the wind.
become covered with mist
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the west, as in the east, the sky’s depths were now invaded by the blue cloud: it advanced in the teeth of the wind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The formation of the clouds was becoming ominous.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
on one occasion
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading These contradictions are part of the wind’s vagaries.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
sky'snounUS /skaɪz/
possessive form of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading In the west, as in the east, the sky’s depths were now invaded by the blue cloud: it advanced in the teeth of the wind.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading In the west, as in the east, the sky’s depths were now invaded by the blue cloud: it advanced in the teeth of the wind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These contradictions are part of the wind’s vagaries.
vagariesnounUS /ˈveɪɡəriz/
plural of “vagary” — an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)
From this reading These contradictions are part of the wind’s vagaries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading In the west, as in the east, the sky’s depths were now invaded by the blue cloud: it advanced in the teeth of the wind.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The mist was deformed by all sorts of inequalities, bulging out at once on every point of the horizon, as if invisible mouths were busy puffing out the bags of wind.
wind'snounUS /wɪndz/
possessive form of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading These contradictions are part of the wind’s vagaries.