Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was not, however, until an hour had gone that the flakes began to swirl in fitful flurries.

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

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

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at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was not, however, until an hour had gone that the flakes began to swirl in fitful flurries.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

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in a busy manner

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

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temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

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a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

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From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

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

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

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occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading It was not, however, until an hour had gone that the flakes began to swirl in fitful flurries.

plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow

From this reading It was not, however, until an hour had gone that the flakes began to swirl in fitful flurries.

plural of “flurry” — a rapid active commotion

From this reading It was not, however, until an hour had gone that the flakes began to swirl in fitful flurries.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It was not, however, until an hour had gone that the flakes began to swirl in fitful flurries.

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

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

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a local and well-defined elevation of the land

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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

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

From this reading It was not, however, until an hour had gone that the flakes began to swirl in fitful flurries.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was not, however, until an hour had gone that the flakes began to swirl in fitful flurries.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

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

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What a world of white it was!

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

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

gather or bring together

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not, however, until an hour had gone that the flakes began to swirl in fitful flurries.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

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something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

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an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

an instance of visual perception

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the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

for that reason; with the result that

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a thing, without saying which

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

plural of “speck” — a very small spot

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

not in physical motion

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading It was not, however, until an hour had gone that the flakes began to swirl in fitful flurries.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

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

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

Italian painter of the Venetian school (1518-1594)

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

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

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

with twists and turns

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

in the direction of

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

hard to endure

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

inflected form of “tug” — pull hard

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was not, however, until an hour had gone that the flakes began to swirl in fitful flurries.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

the activity of making visits

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

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

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What a world of white it was!

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

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

a Caucasian

From this reading What a world of white it was!

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The wind had increased, and a few scattered specks of snow that sped before it seemed trying to muster the force of a storm, from the sky in which the sun was still shining, between huge rents and spaces that separated scudding clouds.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Up and up through the narrow canon, winding tortuously towards the summit, like the trail of a most prodigious serpent channelled in the snow, the horse slowly climbed, with Tintoretto, the joyous, busily visiting each and every portion of the road, behind, before, and at the sides.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading What a world of white it was!

past form of “wrench” — twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

From this reading IN THE TOILS OF THE BLIZZARD Something was tugged and wrenched mighty hard as Jim rode finally around the hill, and so out of sight of the meagre little camp he called his home, but resolution was strong within him.