Chapter X

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

From this reading That night there was a great storm on the sea.

(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 There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

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

From this reading He rose and stood at the entrance of his cave with his arms clinging to the trunk of an old tree, and looked out over the sea.

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

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He rose and stood at the entrance of his cave with his arms clinging to the trunk of an old tree, and looked out over the sea.

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

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He rose and stood at the entrance of his cave with his arms clinging to the trunk of an old tree, and looked out over the sea.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Yet all this was not half so terrible to the Child as the sound of human voices like his own, which came to him wailing through the storm.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading He rose and stood at the entrance of his cave with his arms clinging to the trunk of an old tree, and looked out over the sea.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The Child could not sleep for the tumult.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading He rose and stood at the entrance of his cave with his arms clinging to the trunk of an old tree, and looked out over the sea.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The Child could not sleep for the tumult.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

mark as different

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading He rose and stood at the entrance of his cave with his arms clinging to the trunk of an old tree, and looked out over the sea.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Child could not sleep for the tumult.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

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

From this reading That night there was a great storm on the sea.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Yet all this was not half so terrible to the Child as the sound of human voices like his own, which came to him wailing through the storm.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Yet all this was not half so terrible to the Child as the sound of human voices like his own, which came to him wailing through the storm.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Yet all this was not half so terrible to the Child as the sound of human voices like his own, which came to him wailing through the storm.

plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Yet all this was not half so terrible to the Child as the sound of human voices like his own, which came to him wailing through the storm.

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

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

plural of “lightning” — abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Yet all this was not half so terrible to the Child as the sound of human voices like his own, which came to him wailing through the storm.

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

From this reading He rose and stood at the entrance of his cave with his arms clinging to the trunk of an old tree, and looked out over the sea.

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

From this reading That night there was a great storm on the sea.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Child could not sleep for the tumult.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

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

From this reading He rose and stood at the entrance of his cave with his arms clinging to the trunk of an old tree, and looked out over the sea.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That night there was a great storm on the sea.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He rose and stood at the entrance of his cave with his arms clinging to the trunk of an old tree, and looked out over the sea.

above and across; more than

From this reading He rose and stood at the entrance of his cave with his arms clinging to the trunk of an old tree, and looked out over the sea.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Yet all this was not half so terrible to the Child as the sound of human voices like his own, which came to him wailing through the storm.

plural of “plunge” — a brief swim in water

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

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

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

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

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading He rose and stood at the entrance of his cave with his arms clinging to the trunk of an old tree, and looked out over the sea.

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

From this reading That night there was a great storm on the sea.

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

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The Child could not sleep for the tumult.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Yet all this was not half so terrible to the Child as the sound of human voices like his own, which came to him wailing through the storm.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He rose and stood at the entrance of his cave with his arms clinging to the trunk of an old tree, and looked out over the sea.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading That night there was a great storm on the sea.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Yet all this was not half so terrible to the Child as the sound of human voices like his own, which came to him wailing through the storm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That night there was a great storm on the sea.

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

From this reading That night there was a great storm on the sea.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That night there was a great storm on the sea.

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

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

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

From this reading Yet all this was not half so terrible to the Child as the sound of human voices like his own, which came to him wailing through the storm.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Yet all this was not half so terrible to the Child as the sound of human voices like his own, which came to him wailing through the storm.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

plural of “thunder” — a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

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

From this reading Yet all this was not half so terrible to the Child as the sound of human voices like his own, which came to him wailing through the storm.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading He rose and stood at the entrance of his cave with his arms clinging to the trunk of an old tree, and looked out over the sea.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading He rose and stood at the entrance of his cave with his arms clinging to the trunk of an old tree, and looked out over the sea.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading The Child could not sleep for the tumult.

-ing form of “undermine” — destroy property or hinder normal operations

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

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

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Yet all this was not half so terrible to the Child as the sound of human voices like his own, which came to him wailing through the storm.

loud cries made while weeping

From this reading Yet all this was not half so terrible to the Child as the sound of human voices like his own, which came to him wailing through the storm.

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

From this reading That night there was a great storm on the sea.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

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

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

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

From this reading Yet all this was not half so terrible to the Child as the sound of human voices like his own, which came to him wailing through the storm.

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

From this reading There were thunders and lightnings, and all the winds seemed drawn up in battle, so that he could not distinguish the thunder of the clouds from the roar of the winds or the sullen plunges of the waves as they dashed into the hollows of the rocks, undermining the cliffs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He rose and stood at the entrance of his cave with his arms clinging to the trunk of an old tree, and looked out over the sea.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet all this was not half so terrible to the Child as the sound of human voices like his own, which came to him wailing through the storm.