Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The rain, whipped about in a different direction each moment by the mournfully whistling wind, fell in torrents.

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

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

shining intensely

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

a youthful male person

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading On the second floor of the church tower were the two boys whom we saw talking to the Sage.

of short duration or distance

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

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

From this reading On the second floor of the church tower were the two boys whom we saw talking to the Sage.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The rain, whipped about in a different direction each moment by the mournfully whistling wind, fell in torrents.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The rain, whipped about in a different direction each moment by the mournfully whistling wind, fell in torrents.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

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

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

apart from; not including

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The rain, whipped about in a different direction each moment by the mournfully whistling wind, fell in torrents.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading On the second floor of the church tower were the two boys whom we saw talking to the Sage.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

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

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

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

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

-ing form of “huddle” — crowd or draw together

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

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

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

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

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

a particular point in time

From this reading The rain, whipped about in a different direction each moment by the mournfully whistling wind, fell in torrents.

in a mournful manner

From this reading The rain, whipped about in a different direction each moment by the mournfully whistling wind, fell in torrents.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the second floor of the church tower were the two boys whom we saw talking to the Sage.

plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

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

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

expressing sorrow

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The rain, whipped about in a different direction each moment by the mournfully whistling wind, fell in torrents.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

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

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

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

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

plural of “roar” — a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

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

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading On the second floor of the church tower were the two boys whom we saw talking to the Sage.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

cut with a saw

From this reading On the second floor of the church tower were the two boys whom we saw talking to the Sage.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading On the second floor of the church tower were the two boys whom we saw talking to the Sage.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading On the second floor of the church tower were the two boys whom we saw talking to the Sage.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

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

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

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

From this reading On the second floor of the church tower were the two boys whom we saw talking to the Sage.

past form of “toll” — ring slowly

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading The rain, whipped about in a different direction each moment by the mournfully whistling wind, fell in torrents.

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

From this reading On the second floor of the church tower were the two boys whom we saw talking to the Sage.

a shaky motion

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On the second floor of the church tower were the two boys whom we saw talking to the Sage.

not bound by shackles and chains

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading With a voice full of fear the bells sounded their sad supplication, and in the brief pauses between the roars of the unchained elements tolled forth sorrowful peals, like plaintive groans.

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

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading On the second floor of the church tower were the two boys whom we saw talking to the Sage.

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

From this reading On the second floor of the church tower were the two boys whom we saw talking to the Sage.

inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading The rain, whipped about in a different direction each moment by the mournfully whistling wind, fell in torrents.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading The rain, whipped about in a different direction each moment by the mournfully whistling wind, fell in torrents.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On the second floor of the church tower were the two boys whom we saw talking to the Sage.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The rain, whipped about in a different direction each moment by the mournfully whistling wind, fell in torrents.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

the act of creating written works

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.

a late time of life

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading The younger, a child of seven years with large black eyes and a timid countenance, was huddling close to his brother, a boy of ten, whom he greatly resembled in features, except that the look on the elder's face was deeper and firmer.

travel along a zigzag path

From this reading The Sacristans The thunder resounded, roar following close upon roar, each preceded' by a blinding flash of zigzag lightning, so that it might have been said that God was writing his name in fire and that the eternal arch of heaven was trembling with fear.