used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He would not see Anne until he had resolved on a line of action.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The road slowly mounted, the dust subsided, and the crawling carrioles in front looked as if an effort might overtake them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading He would not see Anne until he had resolved on a line of action.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading But Wareham checked the impulse, and his skydsgut's attempted spurt.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Wareham checked the impulse, and his skydsgut's attempted spurt.
carrioles
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From this reading The road slowly mounted, the dust subsided, and the crawling carrioles in front looked as if an effort might overtake them.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
ChaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading But Wareham checked the impulse, and his skydsgut's attempted spurt.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
crawlingnounUS /ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading The road slowly mounted, the dust subsided, and the crawling carrioles in front looked as if an effort might overtake them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
remove the dust from
From this reading The road slowly mounted, the dust subsided, and the crawling carrioles in front looked as if an effort might overtake them.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The road slowly mounted, the dust subsided, and the crawling carrioles in front looked as if an effort might overtake them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The road slowly mounted, the dust subsided, and the crawling carrioles in front looked as if an effort might overtake them.
brought together in one place
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
hot-headed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The road slowly mounted, the dust subsided, and the crawling carrioles in front looked as if an effort might overtake them.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
an instinctive motive
From this reading But Wareham checked the impulse, and his skydsgut's attempted spurt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He would not see Anne until he had resolved on a line of action.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The road slowly mounted, the dust subsided, and the crawling carrioles in front looked as if an effort might overtake them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The road slowly mounted, the dust subsided, and the crawling carrioles in front looked as if an effort might overtake them.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The road slowly mounted, the dust subsided, and the crawling carrioles in front looked as if an effort might overtake them.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He would not see Anne until he had resolved on a line of action.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading The road slowly mounted, the dust subsided, and the crawling carrioles in front looked as if an effort might overtake them.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
rashlyadverb
in a hasty and foolhardy manner
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
determined
From this reading He would not see Anne until he had resolved on a line of action.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road slowly mounted, the dust subsided, and the crawling carrioles in front looked as if an effort might overtake them.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He would not see Anne until he had resolved on a line of action.
self-governmentnounUS /ˈselfˈɡʌvərnmənt/
government of a political unit by its own people
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
skydsgut's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Wareham checked the impulse, and his skydsgut's attempted spurt.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The road slowly mounted, the dust subsided, and the crawling carrioles in front looked as if an effort might overtake them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
spurtverbUS /spɜːrt/
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading But Wareham checked the impulse, and his skydsgut's attempted spurt.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading The road slowly mounted, the dust subsided, and the crawling carrioles in front looked as if an effort might overtake them.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
possessing sweep
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The road slowly mounted, the dust subsided, and the crawling carrioles in front looked as if an effort might overtake them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He would not see Anne until he had resolved on a line of action.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The day changed, brooding clouds gathered round the mountains, which closed in, rank after rank; nearer hills, heavily purple, swept up from the gloom of the valley.
Wareham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Wareham checked the impulse, and his skydsgut's attempted spurt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would not see Anne until he had resolved on a line of action.
a late time of life
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Chaos lasted for a while, and it is not impossible that the tumult was so new that he rashly suffered it, believing in his own powers of self-government, and aware of a whirl, as of hot-headed youth, which he had thought the years had left behind.
