used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fine, cutting sleet was in the air, but they kept quite inside of the forest, except when they were afraid of losing the trail.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading A fine, cutting sleet was in the air, but they kept quite inside of the forest, except when they were afraid of losing the trail.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A fine, cutting sleet was in the air, but they kept quite inside of the forest, except when they were afraid of losing the trail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no stop for a midday meal, and they pushed on, carrying Destournier in a litter.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Must they spend another night in the woods?
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Suddenly a shout reaches them, the sound of familiar French voices, and every heart thrilled with joy, as they answered it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Suddenly a shout reaches them, the sound of familiar French voices, and every heart thrilled with joy, as they answered it.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading THE PASSING OF OLD QUEBEC They ate their last crumbs for breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE PASSING OF OLD QUEBEC They ate their last crumbs for breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A fine, cutting sleet was in the air, but they kept quite inside of the forest, except when they were afraid of losing the trail.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There was no stop for a midday meal, and they pushed on, carrying Destournier in a litter.
crumbsnounUS /krʌmz/
plural of “crumb” — a very small quantity of something
From this reading THE PASSING OF OLD QUEBEC They ate their last crumbs for breakfast.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading A fine, cutting sleet was in the air, but they kept quite inside of the forest, except when they were afraid of losing the trail.
Destournier
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From this reading There was no stop for a midday meal, and they pushed on, carrying Destournier in a litter.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Suddenly a shout reaches them, the sound of familiar French voices, and every heart thrilled with joy, as they answered it.
apart from; not including
From this reading A fine, cutting sleet was in the air, but they kept quite inside of the forest, except when they were afraid of losing the trail.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Suddenly a shout reaches them, the sound of familiar French voices, and every heart thrilled with joy, as they answered it.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A fine, cutting sleet was in the air, but they kept quite inside of the forest, except when they were afraid of losing the trail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PASSING OF OLD QUEBEC They ate their last crumbs for breakfast.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A fine, cutting sleet was in the air, but they kept quite inside of the forest, except when they were afraid of losing the trail.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Suddenly a shout reaches them, the sound of familiar French voices, and every heart thrilled with joy, as they answered it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Suddenly a shout reaches them, the sound of familiar French voices, and every heart thrilled with joy, as they answered it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A fine, cutting sleet was in the air, but they kept quite inside of the forest, except when they were afraid of losing the trail.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading A fine, cutting sleet was in the air, but they kept quite inside of the forest, except when they were afraid of losing the trail.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly a shout reaches them, the sound of familiar French voices, and every heart thrilled with joy, as they answered it.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Suddenly a shout reaches them, the sound of familiar French voices, and every heart thrilled with joy, as they answered it.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A fine, cutting sleet was in the air, but they kept quite inside of the forest, except when they were afraid of losing the trail.
immediately past
From this reading THE PASSING OF OLD QUEBEC They ate their last crumbs for breakfast.
litternounUS /ˈlɪtər/
the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
From this reading There was no stop for a midday meal, and they pushed on, carrying Destournier in a litter.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading A fine, cutting sleet was in the air, but they kept quite inside of the forest, except when they were afraid of losing the trail.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading There was no stop for a midday meal, and they pushed on, carrying Destournier in a litter.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading There was no stop for a midday meal, and they pushed on, carrying Destournier in a litter.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Must they spend another night in the woods?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Must they spend another night in the woods?
not any; not one
From this reading There was no stop for a midday meal, and they pushed on, carrying Destournier in a litter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PASSING OF OLD QUEBEC They ate their last crumbs for breakfast.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE PASSING OF OLD QUEBEC They ate their last crumbs for breakfast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was no stop for a midday meal, and they pushed on, carrying Destournier in a litter.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE PASSING OF OLD QUEBEC They ate their last crumbs for breakfast.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading There was no stop for a midday meal, and they pushed on, carrying Destournier in a litter.
QUEBECnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading THE PASSING OF OLD QUEBEC They ate their last crumbs for breakfast.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A fine, cutting sleet was in the air, but they kept quite inside of the forest, except when they were afraid of losing the trail.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading Suddenly a shout reaches them, the sound of familiar French voices, and every heart thrilled with joy, as they answered it.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Suddenly a shout reaches them, the sound of familiar French voices, and every heart thrilled with joy, as they answered it.
sleetnounUS /sliːt/
partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
From this reading A fine, cutting sleet was in the air, but they kept quite inside of the forest, except when they were afraid of losing the trail.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Suddenly a shout reaches them, the sound of familiar French voices, and every heart thrilled with joy, as they answered it.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Must they spend another night in the woods?
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading There was no stop for a midday meal, and they pushed on, carrying Destournier in a litter.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly a shout reaches them, the sound of familiar French voices, and every heart thrilled with joy, as they answered it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASSING OF OLD QUEBEC They ate their last crumbs for breakfast.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE PASSING OF OLD QUEBEC They ate their last crumbs for breakfast.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Suddenly a shout reaches them, the sound of familiar French voices, and every heart thrilled with joy, as they answered it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no stop for a midday meal, and they pushed on, carrying Destournier in a litter.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PASSING OF OLD QUEBEC They ate their last crumbs for breakfast.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading Suddenly a shout reaches them, the sound of familiar French voices, and every heart thrilled with joy, as they answered it.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading A fine, cutting sleet was in the air, but they kept quite inside of the forest, except when they were afraid of losing the trail.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Suddenly a shout reaches them, the sound of familiar French voices, and every heart thrilled with joy, as they answered it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A fine, cutting sleet was in the air, but they kept quite inside of the forest, except when they were afraid of losing the trail.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A fine, cutting sleet was in the air, but they kept quite inside of the forest, except when they were afraid of losing the trail.
at the time that
From this reading A fine, cutting sleet was in the air, but they kept quite inside of the forest, except when they were afraid of losing the trail.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Suddenly a shout reaches them, the sound of familiar French voices, and every heart thrilled with joy, as they answered it.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Must they spend another night in the woods?
