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 None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

past form of “abate” — make less active or intense

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

later than; following

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The storm of that eventful night is treasured among the memories of the peasantry of the south.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

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

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

established as genuine

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

plural of “battlement” — a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

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

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

lasting a long time

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

divisible by two

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

full of events or incidents

From this reading The storm of that eventful night is treasured among the memories of the peasantry of the south.

at any time

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

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

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

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

From this reading The storm of that eventful night is treasured among the memories of the peasantry of the south.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

small in range or scope

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

structure built of stone or brick by a mason

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading The storm of that eventful night is treasured among the memories of the peasantry of the south.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The storm of that eventful night is treasured among the memories of the peasantry of the south.

not one, and not any

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The storm of that eventful night is treasured among the memories of the peasantry of the south.

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

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

above and across; more than

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

the class of peasants

From this reading The storm of that eventful night is treasured among the memories of the peasantry of the south.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

let for money

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

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

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

a wrecked ship (or a part of one)

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The storm of that eventful night is treasured among the memories of the peasantry of the south.

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From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

make square

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The storm of that eventful night is treasured among the memories of the peasantry of the south.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The storm of that eventful night is treasured among the memories of the peasantry of the south.

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

From this reading The storm of that eventful night is treasured among the memories of the peasantry of the south.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

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

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading The storm of that eventful night is treasured among the memories of the peasantry of the south.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

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From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

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

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

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

From this reading The old castle of Carrig-na-curra did not escape the general calamity; the massive walls that had resisted for centuries the assaults of war and time, were shaken to their foundations, and one strong, square tower, the ancient keep, was rent by lightning from the battlements to the base, while far and near might be seen fragments of timber, and even of masonry, hurled from their places by the storm.

during the time that

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For whole days after the gale abated, the air resounded with an unceasing din--the sound of the distant sea, and the roar of the mountain torrents, as swollen and impetuous they tore along.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading None living had ever witnessed a gale of such violence--none since have seen a hurricane so dreadful and enduring: for miles along the coast the scattered spars and massive timbers told of shipwreck and disasters, while inland, uptorn trees and fallen rocks attested its power.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The devastation thus wide spread, seemed not to have been limited to the mere material world, but to have extended its traces over man: the hurricane was recognized as the interposition of heaven, and the disaster of the French fleet looked on as the vengeance of the Almighty.