Chapter III

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

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

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

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

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

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

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

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

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

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

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

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

lacking funds

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

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

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

covered with water

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

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

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading I stopped like one shot, with my waistcoat half undone.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

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

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

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

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

an erroneous mental representation

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

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

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

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

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

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

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I stopped like one shot, with my waistcoat half undone.

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

a particular point in time

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

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

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

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

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

many times at short intervals

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I stopped like one shot, with my waistcoat half undone.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

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

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

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

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

only a very short time before

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

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

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading I stopped like one shot, with my waistcoat half undone.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

not in physical motion

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading I stopped like one shot, with my waistcoat half undone.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

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

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

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

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

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

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

not done

From this reading I stopped like one shot, with my waistcoat half undone.

plural of “upland” — elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading I stopped like one shot, with my waistcoat half undone.

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

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading I did not go to bed, but sat with my candle extinguished and watched the lightning show the landscape as if it had been flooded by the gleam of moon and star.

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

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

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

From this reading Between the roar of the thunder and the blatter of the rain there were intervals of an astounding stillness of an ominous suspense, and it seemed oddly to me, as I sat in my room, that more than I was awake in Hazel Den House.

at the time that

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading I felt sure my father and mother sat in their room, still clad and whispering; it was but the illusion of a moment--something felt by the instinct and not by reason--and then a louder, nearer peal of thunder dispelled the notion, and I made to go to bed.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading OF THE COMING OF UNCLE ANDREW WITH A SCARRED FOREHEAD AND A BRASS-BOUND CHEST, AND HOW I TOOK AN INFECTION It was a night--as often happens in the uplands of our shire in autumn weather--of vast and brooding darkness: the world seemed to swound in a breathless oven, and I had scarcely come to my chamber when thunder broke wild upon the world and torrential rain began to fall.