used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Poor Ellen, thought the girl, she was all unstrung over Shane's accident and frightened at the thought of blood poisoning.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
anew
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Poor Ellen, thought the girl, she was all unstrung over Shane's accident and frightened at the thought of blood poisoning.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Poor Ellen, thought the girl, she was all unstrung over Shane's accident and frightened at the thought of blood poisoning.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading But Shane was feeling much better next morning, though he kept to his bed all day and for several days after.
beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But Shane was feeling much better next morning, though he kept to his bed all day and for several days after.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
bird'snounUS /bɜːrdz/
possessive form of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
blastsnounUS /blæsts/
plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball
From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Poor Ellen, thought the girl, she was all unstrung over Shane's accident and frightened at the thought of blood poisoning.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Shane was feeling much better next morning, though he kept to his bed all day and for several days after.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
coweringverbUS /ˈkaʊərɪŋ/
-ing form of “cower” — crouch or curl up
From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But Shane was feeling much better next morning, though he kept to his bed all day and for several days after.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But Shane was feeling much better next morning, though he kept to his bed all day and for several days after.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
Ellen
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From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
else
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From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
every person
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But Shane was feeling much better next morning, though he kept to his bed all day and for several days after.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
moving swiftly
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
made afraid
From this reading Poor Ellen, thought the girl, she was all unstrung over Shane's accident and frightened at the thought of blood poisoning.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
a young female
From this reading Poor Ellen, thought the girl, she was all unstrung over Shane's accident and frightened at the thought of blood poisoning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
Jean'snounUS /dʒiːnz/
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
KayaknounUS /ˈkaɪæk/
a small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins; used by Eskimos
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But Shane was feeling much better next morning, though he kept to his bed all day and for several days after.
Klayu
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From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
Kon
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From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
Lollie's
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From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
MAROONEDadjectiveUS /mərˈuːnd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But Shane was feeling much better next morning, though he kept to his bed all day and for several days after.
used to form the superlative
From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But Shane was feeling much better next morning, though he kept to his bed all day and for several days after.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But Shane was feeling much better next morning, though he kept to his bed all day and for several days after.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Poor Ellen, thought the girl, she was all unstrung over Shane's accident and frightened at the thought of blood poisoning.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
poisoningnounUS /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading Poor Ellen, thought the girl, she was all unstrung over Shane's accident and frightened at the thought of blood poisoning.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Ellen, thought the girl, she was all unstrung over Shane's accident and frightened at the thought of blood poisoning.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But Shane was feeling much better next morning, though he kept to his bed all day and for several days after.
Shane
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From this reading But Shane was feeling much better next morning, though he kept to his bed all day and for several days after.
Shane's
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From this reading Poor Ellen, thought the girl, she was all unstrung over Shane's accident and frightened at the thought of blood poisoning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
tackingnounUS /ˈtækɪŋ/
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
tarpaulinnoun
waterproofed canvas
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But Shane was feeling much better next morning, though he kept to his bed all day and for several days after.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
unstrungadjective
emotionally upset
From this reading Poor Ellen, thought the girl, she was all unstrung over Shane's accident and frightened at the thought of blood poisoning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
velocitynounUS /vəˈlɑːsəti/
distance travelled per unit time
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
in or at the place that
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading After Jean had slipped back into her bunk she was surprised to hear her sister discussing, almost wildly she thought, the possibility of a bird's flying against such a gale; and after everyone else had settled down again for the night she could hear Ellen pacing the floor of the living-room.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The fearful velocity of the wind and rain made it impossible for Kayak Bill to keep his tent erected, and in the middle of the night he was forced to move his bedding into Jean's and Lollie's room, where the sisters helped him screen himself off by tacking up a tarpaulin.
but in spite of that
From this reading MAROONED Six hours later Kon Klayu was cowering in the blasts of the most terrific storm yet experienced by the adventurers.
