Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading THE NIGHT OF TERROR BEGINS-- Denis Castellan had put the situation tersely, but with a considerable amount of accuracy.

keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading THE NIGHT OF TERROR BEGINS-- Denis Castellan had put the situation tersely, but with a considerable amount of accuracy.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading The truth was that the main naval attack of the Allies was being directed on the south-eastern stronghold.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am aware that this is not the usual plan followed by those who have written romantic forecasts of the invasion of England.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

a quantity of money

From this reading THE NIGHT OF TERROR BEGINS-- Denis Castellan had put the situation tersely, but with a considerable amount of accuracy.

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

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The truth was that the main naval attack of the Allies was being directed on the south-eastern stronghold.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading I am aware that this is not the usual plan followed by those who have written romantic forecasts of the invasion of England.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading THE NIGHT OF TERROR BEGINS-- Denis Castellan had put the situation tersely, but with a considerable amount of accuracy.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The truth was that the main naval attack of the Allies was being directed on the south-eastern stronghold.

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

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE NIGHT OF TERROR BEGINS-- Denis Castellan had put the situation tersely, but with a considerable amount of accuracy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I am aware that this is not the usual plan followed by those who have written romantic forecasts of the invasion of England.

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From this reading THE NIGHT OF TERROR BEGINS-- Denis Castellan had put the situation tersely, but with a considerable amount of accuracy.

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

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE NIGHT OF TERROR BEGINS-- Denis Castellan had put the situation tersely, but with a considerable amount of accuracy.

traveling across

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

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From this reading THE NIGHT OF TERROR BEGINS-- Denis Castellan had put the situation tersely, but with a considerable amount of accuracy.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading The truth was that the main naval attack of the Allies was being directed on the south-eastern stronghold.

the capital of the state of Delaware

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

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

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading I am aware that this is not the usual plan followed by those who have written romantic forecasts of the invasion of England.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading I am aware that this is not the usual plan followed by those who have written romantic forecasts of the invasion of England.

plural of “forecast” — a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop

From this reading I am aware that this is not the usual plan followed by those who have written romantic forecasts of the invasion of England.

material resulting from the process of grinding

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT OF TERROR BEGINS-- Denis Castellan had put the situation tersely, but with a considerable amount of accuracy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I am aware that this is not the usual plan followed by those who have written romantic forecasts of the invasion of England.

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

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

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

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

From this reading I am aware that this is not the usual plan followed by those who have written romantic forecasts of the invasion of England.

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

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading I am aware that this is not the usual plan followed by those who have written romantic forecasts of the invasion of England.

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

From this reading I am aware that this is not the usual plan followed by those who have written romantic forecasts of the invasion of England.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

most important element

From this reading The truth was that the main naval attack of the Allies was being directed on the south-eastern stronghold.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

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

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading The truth was that the main naval attack of the Allies was being directed on the south-eastern stronghold.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT OF TERROR BEGINS-- Denis Castellan had put the situation tersely, but with a considerable amount of accuracy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I am aware that this is not the usual plan followed by those who have written romantic forecasts of the invasion of England.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NIGHT OF TERROR BEGINS-- Denis Castellan had put the situation tersely, but with a considerable amount of accuracy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The truth was that the main naval attack of the Allies was being directed on the south-eastern stronghold.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading I am aware that this is not the usual plan followed by those who have written romantic forecasts of the invasion of England.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE NIGHT OF TERROR BEGINS-- Denis Castellan had put the situation tersely, but with a considerable amount of accuracy.

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

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

make short successive sounds

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading I am aware that this is not the usual plan followed by those who have written romantic forecasts of the invasion of England.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

continuously varying

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading THE NIGHT OF TERROR BEGINS-- Denis Castellan had put the situation tersely, but with a considerable amount of accuracy.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

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

From this reading The truth was that the main naval attack of the Allies was being directed on the south-eastern stronghold.

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

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

a strongly fortified defensive structure

From this reading The truth was that the main naval attack of the Allies was being directed on the south-eastern stronghold.

plural of “swarm” — a moving crowd

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading THE NIGHT OF TERROR BEGINS-- Denis Castellan had put the situation tersely, but with a considerable amount of accuracy.

in a short and concise manner

From this reading THE NIGHT OF TERROR BEGINS-- Denis Castellan had put the situation tersely, but with a considerable amount of accuracy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT OF TERROR BEGINS-- Denis Castellan had put the situation tersely, but with a considerable amount of accuracy.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I am aware that this is not the usual plan followed by those who have written romantic forecasts of the invasion of England.

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

From this reading I am aware that this is not the usual plan followed by those who have written romantic forecasts of the invasion of England.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The truth was that the main naval attack of the Allies was being directed on the south-eastern stronghold.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading I am aware that this is not the usual plan followed by those who have written romantic forecasts of the invasion of England.

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

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

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

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

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

From this reading Earth and sea and sky were ablaze with swarms of shooting, shifting lights, which kept crossing each other and making ever-changing patterns of a magnificent embroidery, and amidst these, huge shells and star-rockets were bursting in clouds of smoke and many-coloured flame.

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

From this reading The thunder of the big guns, the grinding rattle of the quick-firers, and the hoarse, whistling shrieks of the shells, completed the awful pandemonium of destruction and death that was raging round Dover.

which person or people

From this reading I am aware that this is not the usual plan followed by those who have written romantic forecasts of the invasion of England.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE NIGHT OF TERROR BEGINS-- Denis Castellan had put the situation tersely, but with a considerable amount of accuracy.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading I am aware that this is not the usual plan followed by those who have written romantic forecasts of the invasion of England.