Chapter XL · Chapter 40

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

later than; following

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

anew

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was past midnight, and the rain was beating heavily against the window, driven with fitful force by the rushing, loud-moaning wind.

in the past

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading In the counties higher up the Floss the rains had been continuous, and the completion of the harvest had been arrested.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading It was past midnight, and the rain was beating heavily against the window, driven with fitful force by the rushing, loud-moaning wind.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was past midnight, and the rain was beating heavily against the window, driven with fitful force by the rushing, loud-moaning wind.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

(American football) a successful forward pass in football

From this reading In the counties higher up the Floss the rains had been continuous, and the completion of the harvest had been arrested.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading In the counties higher up the Floss the rains had been continuous, and the completion of the harvest had been arrested.

plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading In the counties higher up the Floss the rains had been continuous, and the completion of the harvest had been arrested.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading It was past midnight, and the rain was beating heavily against the window, driven with fitful force by the rushing, loud-moaning wind.

a shortage of rainfall

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading It was past midnight, and the rain was beating heavily against the window, driven with fitful force by the rushing, loud-moaning wind.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

a soft loosely twisted thread used in embroidery

From this reading In the counties higher up the Floss the rains had been continuous, and the completion of the harvest had been arrested.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading It was past midnight, and the rain was beating heavily against the window, driven with fitful force by the rushing, loud-moaning wind.

for a limitless time

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

an event that happens

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading In the counties higher up the Floss the rains had been continuous, and the completion of the harvest had been arrested.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

to a considerable degree

From this reading It was past midnight, and the rain was beating heavily against the window, driven with fitful force by the rushing, loud-moaning wind.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading In the counties higher up the Floss the rains had been continuous, and the completion of the harvest had been arrested.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was past midnight, and the rain was beating heavily against the window, driven with fitful force by the rushing, loud-moaning wind.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

immediately past

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

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From this reading It was past midnight, and the rain was beating heavily against the window, driven with fitful force by the rushing, loud-moaning wind.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

possessive form of “lucy” — incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

the force of workers available

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading It was past midnight, and the rain was beating heavily against the window, driven with fitful force by the rushing, loud-moaning wind.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It was past midnight, and the rain was beating heavily against the window, driven with fitful force by the rushing, loud-moaning wind.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading It was past midnight, and the rain was beating heavily against the window, driven with fitful force by the rushing, loud-moaning wind.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading In the counties higher up the Floss the rains had been continuous, and the completion of the harvest had been arrested.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading It was past midnight, and the rain was beating heavily against the window, driven with fitful force by the rushing, loud-moaning wind.

Identical; not different.

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

filled with shade

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

possessing sweep

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

up to a particular time

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In the counties higher up the Floss the rains had been continuous, and the completion of the harvest had been arrested.

liable to or capable of change

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

at the time that

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It was past midnight, and the rain was beating heavily against the window, driven with fitful force by the rushing, loud-moaning wind.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading It was past midnight, and the rain was beating heavily against the window, driven with fitful force by the rushing, loud-moaning wind.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading For the day after Lucy’s visit there had been a sudden change in the weather; the heat and drought had given way to cold variable winds, and heavy falls of rain at intervals; and she had been forbidden to risk the contemplated journey until the weather should become more settled.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Last Conflict In the second week of September, Maggie was again sitting in her lonely room, battling with the old shadowy enemies that were forever slain and rising again.

a late time of life

From this reading And now, for the last two days, the rains on this lower course of the river had been incessant, so that the old men had shaken their heads and talked of sixty years ago, when the same sort of weather, happening about the equinox, brought on the great floods, which swept the bridge away, and reduced the town to great misery.