Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading A sound like the sobbing of great trees followed the distant grumbling of dark, menacing clouds.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The majestic Mississippi, swollen with the pride of power, flowed downward in silence through the gloom to throw its mighty arms around the islands near the gulf.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The majestic Mississippi, swollen with the pride of power, flowed downward in silence through the gloom to throw its mighty arms around the islands near the gulf.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

verbal punishment

From this reading With deep sighs, the forest prepared for the chastisement of the threatening storm.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading The flying, climbing, crawling creatures of the woods and swamps and river-banks had heeded the warnings of the hour and had stolen to shelter from the wrath of the fickle spring-time.

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

From this reading A sound like the sobbing of great trees followed the distant grumbling of dark, menacing clouds.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading The flying, climbing, crawling creatures of the woods and swamps and river-banks had heeded the warnings of the hour and had stolen to shelter from the wrath of the fickle spring-time.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The flying, climbing, crawling creatures of the woods and swamps and river-banks had heeded the warnings of the hour and had stolen to shelter from the wrath of the fickle spring-time.

slightly wet

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A sound like the sobbing of great trees followed the distant grumbling of dark, menacing clouds.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading With deep sighs, the forest prepared for the chastisement of the threatening storm.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading A sound like the sobbing of great trees followed the distant grumbling of dark, menacing clouds.

extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

From this reading The majestic Mississippi, swollen with the pride of power, flowed downward in silence through the gloom to throw its mighty arms around the islands near the gulf.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments

From this reading The flying, climbing, crawling creatures of the woods and swamps and river-banks had heeded the warnings of the hour and had stolen to shelter from the wrath of the fickle spring-time.

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading The majestic Mississippi, swollen with the pride of power, flowed downward in silence through the gloom to throw its mighty arms around the islands near the gulf.

moving swiftly

From this reading The flying, climbing, crawling creatures of the woods and swamps and river-banks had heeded the warnings of the hour and had stolen to shelter from the wrath of the fickle spring-time.

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

From this reading A sound like the sobbing of great trees followed the distant grumbling of dark, menacing clouds.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With deep sighs, the forest prepared for the chastisement of the threatening storm.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading With deep sighs, the forest prepared for the chastisement of the threatening storm.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The flying, climbing, crawling creatures of the woods and swamps and river-banks had heeded the warnings of the hour and had stolen to shelter from the wrath of the fickle spring-time.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading The majestic Mississippi, swollen with the pride of power, flowed downward in silence through the gloom to throw its mighty arms around the islands near the gulf.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A sound like the sobbing of great trees followed the distant grumbling of dark, menacing clouds.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading A sound like the sobbing of great trees followed the distant grumbling of dark, menacing clouds.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading The majestic Mississippi, swollen with the pride of power, flowed downward in silence through the gloom to throw its mighty arms around the islands near the gulf.

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

From this reading The flying, climbing, crawling creatures of the woods and swamps and river-banks had heeded the warnings of the hour and had stolen to shelter from the wrath of the fickle spring-time.

past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to

From this reading The flying, climbing, crawling creatures of the woods and swamps and river-banks had heeded the warnings of the hour and had stolen to shelter from the wrath of the fickle spring-time.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The flying, climbing, crawling creatures of the woods and swamps and river-banks had heeded the warnings of the hour and had stolen to shelter from the wrath of the fickle spring-time.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The majestic Mississippi, swollen with the pride of power, flowed downward in silence through the gloom to throw its mighty arms around the islands near the gulf.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The majestic Mississippi, swollen with the pride of power, flowed downward in silence through the gloom to throw its mighty arms around the islands near the gulf.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A sound like the sobbing of great trees followed the distant grumbling of dark, menacing clouds.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading The majestic Mississippi, swollen with the pride of power, flowed downward in silence through the gloom to throw its mighty arms around the islands near the gulf.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading A sound like the sobbing of great trees followed the distant grumbling of dark, menacing clouds.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading The majestic Mississippi, swollen with the pride of power, flowed downward in silence through the gloom to throw its mighty arms around the islands near the gulf.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading The majestic Mississippi, swollen with the pride of power, flowed downward in silence through the gloom to throw its mighty arms around the islands near the gulf.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The majestic Mississippi, swollen with the pride of power, flowed downward in silence through the gloom to throw its mighty arms around the islands near the gulf.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

in a heavy and oppressive way

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The majestic Mississippi, swollen with the pride of power, flowed downward in silence through the gloom to throw its mighty arms around the islands near the gulf.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading With deep sighs, the forest prepared for the chastisement of the threatening storm.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading The majestic Mississippi, swollen with the pride of power, flowed downward in silence through the gloom to throw its mighty arms around the islands near the gulf.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

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

From this reading The flying, climbing, crawling creatures of the woods and swamps and river-banks had heeded the warnings of the hour and had stolen to shelter from the wrath of the fickle spring-time.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading The flying, climbing, crawling creatures of the woods and swamps and river-banks had heeded the warnings of the hour and had stolen to shelter from the wrath of the fickle spring-time.

plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly

From this reading With deep sighs, the forest prepared for the chastisement of the threatening storm.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The majestic Mississippi, swollen with the pride of power, flowed downward in silence through the gloom to throw its mighty arms around the islands near the gulf.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

convulsive gasp made while weeping

From this reading A sound like the sobbing of great trees followed the distant grumbling of dark, menacing clouds.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading A sound like the sobbing of great trees followed the distant grumbling of dark, menacing clouds.

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

From this reading The flying, climbing, crawling creatures of the woods and swamps and river-banks had heeded the warnings of the hour and had stolen to shelter from the wrath of the fickle spring-time.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading The flying, climbing, crawling creatures of the woods and swamps and river-banks had heeded the warnings of the hour and had stolen to shelter from the wrath of the fickle spring-time.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading With deep sighs, the forest prepared for the chastisement of the threatening storm.

sullen or moody

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog

From this reading The flying, climbing, crawling creatures of the woods and swamps and river-banks had heeded the warnings of the hour and had stolen to shelter from the wrath of the fickle spring-time.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading The majestic Mississippi, swollen with the pride of power, flowed downward in silence through the gloom to throw its mighty arms around the islands near the gulf.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading With deep sighs, the forest prepared for the chastisement of the threatening storm.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The majestic Mississippi, swollen with the pride of power, flowed downward in silence through the gloom to throw its mighty arms around the islands near the gulf.

propel through the air

From this reading The majestic Mississippi, swollen with the pride of power, flowed downward in silence through the gloom to throw its mighty arms around the islands near the gulf.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

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

From this reading The flying, climbing, crawling creatures of the woods and swamps and river-banks had heeded the warnings of the hour and had stolen to shelter from the wrath of the fickle spring-time.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading A sound like the sobbing of great trees followed the distant grumbling of dark, menacing clouds.

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading The flying, climbing, crawling creatures of the woods and swamps and river-banks had heeded the warnings of the hour and had stolen to shelter from the wrath of the fickle spring-time.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The flying, climbing, crawling creatures of the woods and swamps and river-banks had heeded the warnings of the hour and had stolen to shelter from the wrath of the fickle spring-time.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading The flying, climbing, crawling creatures of the woods and swamps and river-banks had heeded the warnings of the hour and had stolen to shelter from the wrath of the fickle spring-time.

inflected form of “zigzag” — travel along a zigzag path

From this reading IN WHICH DOÑA JULIA IS REMINDED OF THE PAST It was night; black, oppressively damp, with thunder in the air and fitful lightning zigzagging across the sulky sky.