Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

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

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

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

From this reading As I walked home, the rush of the rising tide was in my ears.

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

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

the act of breaking something

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

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

From this reading CONNIE'S WATCH-TOWER.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

strikingly different; tending to contrast

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

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

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading As I walked home, the rush of the rising tide was in my ears.

past form of “ebb” — flow back or recede

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

plural of “extremity” — an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

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

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

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

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As I walked home, the rush of the rising tide was in my ears.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading As I walked home, the rush of the rising tide was in my ears.

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

From this reading As I walked home, the rush of the rising tide was in my ears.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

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

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As I walked home, the rush of the rising tide was in my ears.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As I walked home, the rush of the rising tide was in my ears.

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

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

declaiming wildly

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

a safe place

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

tending to impart new life and vigor to

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

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

From this reading As I walked home, the rush of the rising tide was in my ears.

move hurridly

From this reading As I walked home, the rush of the rising tide was in my ears.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

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

From this reading As I walked home, the rush of the rising tide was in my ears.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading As I walked home, the rush of the rising tide was in my ears.

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

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading As I walked home, the rush of the rising tide was in my ears.

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

From this reading As I walked home, the rush of the rising tide was in my ears.

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

From this reading CONNIE'S WATCH-TOWER.

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 To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

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

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

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

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

a Caucasian

From this reading To my fancy, the ocean, awaking from a swoon in which its life had ebbed to its heart, was sending that life abroad to its extremities, and waves breaking in white were the beats of its reviving pulse, the flashes of returning light.

which person or people

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

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

From this reading To her, let it look as blue as the sky, as peaceful and as moveless, it was a wild, reckless, false, devouring creature, a prey to its own moods, and to that of the blind winds which, careless of consequences, urged it to raving fury.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But so gentle was its motion, and so lovely its hue, that I could not help contrasting it with its reflex in the mind of her who took refuge from the tumult of its noises in the hollow of the old church.