Chapter XVII

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

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

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

From this reading Fitfully the wind moaned and sobbed, and there was a rawness in the atmosphere that penetrated even the warmest of woolen clothing.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

move towards

From this reading Everything portended the approach of a storm.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Fitfully the wind moaned and sobbed, and there was a rawness in the atmosphere that penetrated even the warmest of woolen clothing.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading Fitfully the wind moaned and sobbed, and there was a rawness in the atmosphere that penetrated even the warmest of woolen clothing.

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

From this reading The heavens were gray with threatening clouds.

a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

psychological suffering

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The weather itself was enough to make one gloomy.

divisible by two

From this reading Fitfully the wind moaned and sobbed, and there was a rawness in the atmosphere that penetrated even the warmest of woolen clothing.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything portended the approach of a storm.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

in a fitful manner

From this reading Fitfully the wind moaned and sobbed, and there was a rawness in the atmosphere that penetrated even the warmest of woolen clothing.

set up or found

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

depressingly dark

From this reading The weather itself was enough to make one gloomy.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The heavens were gray with threatening clouds.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading The heavens were gray with threatening clouds.

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

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The weather itself was enough to make one gloomy.

engage in

From this reading The weather itself was enough to make one gloomy.

past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading Fitfully the wind moaned and sobbed, and there was a rawness in the atmosphere that penetrated even the warmest of woolen clothing.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The weather itself was enough to make one gloomy.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Fitfully the wind moaned and sobbed, and there was a rawness in the atmosphere that penetrated even the warmest of woolen clothing.

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From this reading Everything portended the approach of a storm.

a chilly dampness

From this reading Fitfully the wind moaned and sobbed, and there was a rawness in the atmosphere that penetrated even the warmest of woolen clothing.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

transport commercially

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively

From this reading Fitfully the wind moaned and sobbed, and there was a rawness in the atmosphere that penetrated even the warmest of woolen clothing.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Everything portended the approach of a storm.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

coming after or following

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

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

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Fitfully the wind moaned and sobbed, and there was a rawness in the atmosphere that penetrated even the warmest of woolen clothing.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading The heavens were gray with threatening clouds.

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

From this reading The weather itself was enough to make one gloomy.

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Fitfully the wind moaned and sobbed, and there was a rawness in the atmosphere that penetrated even the warmest of woolen clothing.

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

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

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

From this reading The weather itself was enough to make one gloomy.

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

From this reading The heavens were gray with threatening clouds.

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

From this reading A SHIP IN DISTRESS The day succeeding that on which Mr. Sharp found the nail in the field coil was another of those cold, stormy days so typical of the fall.

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

From this reading Fitfully the wind moaned and sobbed, and there was a rawness in the atmosphere that penetrated even the warmest of woolen clothing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The heavens were gray with threatening clouds.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading Fitfully the wind moaned and sobbed, and there was a rawness in the atmosphere that penetrated even the warmest of woolen clothing.