AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RIFT IN THE CLOUDS The Tuesday morning just referred to dawned cold and wintry.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading In spite of these adverse conditions Charlie Mershone decided to go out for a walk.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A RIFT IN THE CLOUDS The Tuesday morning just referred to dawned cold and wintry.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
blewverbUS /bluː/
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading A chill wind blew and for a time carried isolated snowflakes whirling here and there.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A chill wind blew and for a time carried isolated snowflakes whirling here and there.
Charlie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of these adverse conditions Charlie Mershone decided to go out for a walk.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading A chill wind blew and for a time carried isolated snowflakes whirling here and there.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The frozen ground was soon covered with a thin white mantle and the landscape in city and country seemed especially forbidding.
CLOUDSnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading A RIFT IN THE CLOUDS The Tuesday morning just referred to dawned cold and wintry.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading A RIFT IN THE CLOUDS The Tuesday morning just referred to dawned cold and wintry.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading In spite of these adverse conditions Charlie Mershone decided to go out for a walk.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The frozen ground was soon covered with a thin white mantle and the landscape in city and country seemed especially forbidding.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The frozen ground was soon covered with a thin white mantle and the landscape in city and country seemed especially forbidding.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading A RIFT IN THE CLOUDS The Tuesday morning just referred to dawned cold and wintry.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading In spite of these adverse conditions Charlie Mershone decided to go out for a walk.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The frozen ground was soon covered with a thin white mantle and the landscape in city and country seemed especially forbidding.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A chill wind blew and for a time carried isolated snowflakes whirling here and there.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading The frozen ground was soon covered with a thin white mantle and the landscape in city and country seemed especially forbidding.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading The frozen ground was soon covered with a thin white mantle and the landscape in city and country seemed especially forbidding.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In spite of these adverse conditions Charlie Mershone decided to go out for a walk.
GraduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The frozen ground was soon covered with a thin white mantle and the landscape in city and country seemed especially forbidding.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A chill wind blew and for a time carried isolated snowflakes whirling here and there.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A RIFT IN THE CLOUDS The Tuesday morning just referred to dawned cold and wintry.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading A chill wind blew and for a time carried isolated snowflakes whirling here and there.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading A RIFT IN THE CLOUDS The Tuesday morning just referred to dawned cold and wintry.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The frozen ground was soon covered with a thin white mantle and the landscape in city and country seemed especially forbidding.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading The frozen ground was soon covered with a thin white mantle and the landscape in city and country seemed especially forbidding.
Mershone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of these adverse conditions Charlie Mershone decided to go out for a walk.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A RIFT IN THE CLOUDS The Tuesday morning just referred to dawned cold and wintry.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of these adverse conditions Charlie Mershone decided to go out for a walk.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In spite of these adverse conditions Charlie Mershone decided to go out for a walk.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading A RIFT IN THE CLOUDS The Tuesday morning just referred to dawned cold and wintry.
RIFTnounUS /rɪft/
a gap between cloud masses
From this reading A RIFT IN THE CLOUDS The Tuesday morning just referred to dawned cold and wintry.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The frozen ground was soon covered with a thin white mantle and the landscape in city and country seemed especially forbidding.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
snowflakesnounUS /ˈsnoʊfleɪks/
plural of “snowflake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading A chill wind blew and for a time carried isolated snowflakes whirling here and there.
snowstormnounUS /ˈsnoʊstɔːrm/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The frozen ground was soon covered with a thin white mantle and the landscape in city and country seemed especially forbidding.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of these adverse conditions Charlie Mershone decided to go out for a walk.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RIFT IN THE CLOUDS The Tuesday morning just referred to dawned cold and wintry.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading A chill wind blew and for a time carried isolated snowflakes whirling here and there.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In spite of these adverse conditions Charlie Mershone decided to go out for a walk.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The frozen ground was soon covered with a thin white mantle and the landscape in city and country seemed especially forbidding.
threatenedadjectiveUS /ˈθretənd/
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A chill wind blew and for a time carried isolated snowflakes whirling here and there.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RIFT IN THE CLOUDS The Tuesday morning just referred to dawned cold and wintry.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading A RIFT IN THE CLOUDS The Tuesday morning just referred to dawned cold and wintry.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Gradually, as the morning advanced, the flakes became more numerous, until by nine o'clock an old fashioned snowstorm had set in that threatened to last for some time.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading In spite of these adverse conditions Charlie Mershone decided to go out for a walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The frozen ground was soon covered with a thin white mantle and the landscape in city and country seemed especially forbidding.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading A chill wind blew and for a time carried isolated snowflakes whirling here and there.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The frozen ground was soon covered with a thin white mantle and the landscape in city and country seemed especially forbidding.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A chill wind blew and for a time carried isolated snowflakes whirling here and there.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading A RIFT IN THE CLOUDS The Tuesday morning just referred to dawned cold and wintry.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The frozen ground was soon covered with a thin white mantle and the landscape in city and country seemed especially forbidding.
