used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A chorus of birds in the garden below filled the whole air with their wonder and congratulations.
(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 Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading It was as if Nature had repented of her momentary passion and was endeavouring to make amends to an injured world by its warmth and its sunshine.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was as if Nature had repented of her momentary passion and was endeavouring to make amends to an injured world by its warmth and its sunshine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as if Nature had repented of her momentary passion and was endeavouring to make amends to an injured world by its warmth and its sunshine.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A chorus of birds in the garden below filled the whole air with their wonder and congratulations.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading A chorus of birds in the garden below filled the whole air with their wonder and congratulations.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
buzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading A chorus of birds in the garden below filled the whole air with their wonder and congratulations.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading A chorus of birds in the garden below filled the whole air with their wonder and congratulations.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
being one more than ten
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
endeavouring
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From this reading It was as if Nature had repented of her momentary passion and was endeavouring to make amends to an injured world by its warmth and its sunshine.
episodesnounUS /ˈepəsoʊdz/
plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A chorus of birds in the garden below filled the whole air with their wonder and congratulations.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
set up or found
From this reading Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A chorus of birds in the garden below filled the whole air with their wonder and congratulations.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was as if Nature had repented of her momentary passion and was endeavouring to make amends to an injured world by its warmth and its sunshine.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if Nature had repented of her momentary passion and was endeavouring to make amends to an injured world by its warmth and its sunshine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading It was as if Nature had repented of her momentary passion and was endeavouring to make amends to an injured world by its warmth and its sunshine.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was as if Nature had repented of her momentary passion and was endeavouring to make amends to an injured world by its warmth and its sunshine.
ivy-leaves
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From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
engage in
From this reading It was as if Nature had repented of her momentary passion and was endeavouring to make amends to an injured world by its warmth and its sunshine.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
the force of workers available
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading It was as if Nature had repented of her momentary passion and was endeavouring to make amends to an injured world by its warmth and its sunshine.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was as if Nature had repented of her momentary passion and was endeavouring to make amends to an injured world by its warmth and its sunshine.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It was as if Nature had repented of her momentary passion and was endeavouring to make amends to an injured world by its warmth and its sunshine.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
repentedverbUS /rɪˈpentɪd/
past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading It was as if Nature had repented of her momentary passion and was endeavouring to make amends to an injured world by its warmth and its sunshine.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
shipwrecked
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From this reading Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
with low volume
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
the rays of the sun
From this reading It was as if Nature had repented of her momentary passion and was endeavouring to make amends to an injured world by its warmth and its sunshine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A chorus of birds in the garden below filled the whole air with their wonder and congratulations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading It was as if Nature had repented of her momentary passion and was endeavouring to make amends to an injured world by its warmth and its sunshine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading It was hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
which person or people
From this reading Down in the hall I found a number of the shipwrecked sailors, looking all the better for their night's repose, who set up a buzz of pleasure and gratitude upon seeing me.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A chorus of birds in the garden below filled the whole air with their wonder and congratulations.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading OF THE THREE FOREIGN MEN UPON THE COAST It must have been eleven or twelve o'clock before I awoke, and it seemed to me in the flood of golden light which streamed into my chamber that the wild, tumultuous episodes of the night before must have formed part of some fantastic dream.
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 hard to believe that the gentle breeze which whispered so softly among the ivy-leaves around my window was caused by the same element which had shaken the very house a few short hours before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A chorus of birds in the garden below filled the whole air with their wonder and congratulations.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading A chorus of birds in the garden below filled the whole air with their wonder and congratulations.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was as if Nature had repented of her momentary passion and was endeavouring to make amends to an injured world by its warmth and its sunshine.
