used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
accentuatedverbUS /ækˈsentʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
anew
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
ARROWnounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
for the reason that
From this reading Helen, who was very tired, replied, "It certainly looks cheerless in the darkness, but that is because there is no light.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Helen, who was very tired, replied, "It certainly looks cheerless in the darkness, but that is because there is no light.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Helen, who was very tired, replied, "It certainly looks cheerless in the darkness, but that is because there is no light.
cheerlessadjective
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading Helen, who was very tired, replied, "It certainly looks cheerless in the darkness, but that is because there is no light.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Helen, who was very tired, replied, "It certainly looks cheerless in the darkness, but that is because there is no light.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Whilst yet a hundred yards from it he gave expression to his feeling.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading "The cabin has a most forlorn look," he said, half-pausing to view it.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whilst yet a hundred yards from it he gave expression to his feeling.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Whilst yet a hundred yards from it he gave expression to his feeling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
half-pausing
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From this reading "The cabin has a most forlorn look," he said, half-pausing to view it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The cabin has a most forlorn look," he said, half-pausing to view it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whilst yet a hundred yards from it he gave expression to his feeling.
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From this reading Whilst yet a hundred yards from it he gave expression to his feeling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Helen, who was very tired, replied, "It certainly looks cheerless in the darkness, but that is because there is no light.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Helen, who was very tired, replied, "It certainly looks cheerless in the darkness, but that is because there is no light.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Helen, who was very tired, replied, "It certainly looks cheerless in the darkness, but that is because there is no light.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "The cabin has a most forlorn look," he said, half-pausing to view it.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
not any; not one
From this reading Helen, who was very tired, replied, "It certainly looks cheerless in the darkness, but that is because there is no light.
NorthlandnounUS /ˈnɔːrθlænd/
any region lying in or toward the north
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Helen, who was very tired, replied, "It certainly looks cheerless in the darkness, but that is because there is no light.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The cabin has a most forlorn look," he said, half-pausing to view it.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
Stane
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From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Helen, who was very tired, replied, "It certainly looks cheerless in the darkness, but that is because there is no light.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Helen, who was very tired, replied, "It certainly looks cheerless in the darkness, but that is because there is no light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
precisely as stated
From this reading Helen, who was very tired, replied, "It certainly looks cheerless in the darkness, but that is because there is no light.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "The cabin has a most forlorn look," he said, half-pausing to view it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
at the time that
From this reading AN ARROW OUT OF THE NIGHT The short Northland day was drawing to a close, when Stane and Helen came in sight of the cabin again.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst yet a hundred yards from it he gave expression to his feeling.
which person or people
From this reading Helen, who was very tired, replied, "It certainly looks cheerless in the darkness, but that is because there is no light.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading For the first time since he had known it, the man felt that the place had a desolate look; and the feeling was accentuated by the sombre woods that formed the background of the cabin.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Whilst yet a hundred yards from it he gave expression to his feeling.
but in spite of that
From this reading Whilst yet a hundred yards from it he gave expression to his feeling.
