used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
aftermathnounUS /ˈæftərmæθ/
the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading A summer of unusual splendour had passed unblessed away, for the sustained drought represented scanty hay and an aftermath of meagre description.
anew
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A summer of unusual splendour had passed unblessed away, for the sustained drought represented scanty hay and an aftermath of meagre description.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A summer of unusual splendour had passed unblessed away, for the sustained drought represented scanty hay and an aftermath of meagre description.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Huge fires, indeed, glowed upon many a hearth, but the glory of them served only to illumine anxious faces.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A summer of unusual splendour had passed unblessed away, for the sustained drought represented scanty hay and an aftermath of meagre description.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
Blanchard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
CerealsnounUS /ˈsɪriəlz/
plural of “cereal” — grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat; rice; rye; oats; maize; buckwheat; millet
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading A summer of unusual splendour had passed unblessed away, for the sustained drought represented scanty hay and an aftermath of meagre description.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
droughtnounUS /draʊt/
a shortage of rainfall
From this reading A summer of unusual splendour had passed unblessed away, for the sustained drought represented scanty hay and an aftermath of meagre description.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Huge fires, indeed, glowed upon many a hearth, but the glory of them served only to illumine anxious faces.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Huge fires, indeed, glowed upon many a hearth, but the glory of them served only to illumine anxious faces.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A summer of unusual splendour had passed unblessed away, for the sustained drought represented scanty hay and an aftermath of meagre description.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
brought together in one place
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
a state of high honor
From this reading Huge fires, indeed, glowed upon many a hearth, but the glory of them served only to illumine anxious faces.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading Huge fires, indeed, glowed upon many a hearth, but the glory of them served only to illumine anxious faces.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A summer of unusual splendour had passed unblessed away, for the sustained drought represented scanty hay and an aftermath of meagre description.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading A summer of unusual splendour had passed unblessed away, for the sustained drought represented scanty hay and an aftermath of meagre description.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Huge fires, indeed, glowed upon many a hearth, but the glory of them served only to illumine anxious faces.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Huge fires, indeed, glowed upon many a hearth, but the glory of them served only to illumine anxious faces.
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From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
illumineverb
make lighter or brighter
From this reading Huge fires, indeed, glowed upon many a hearth, but the glory of them served only to illumine anxious faces.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Huge fires, indeed, glowed upon many a hearth, but the glory of them served only to illumine anxious faces.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Huge fires, indeed, glowed upon many a hearth, but the glory of them served only to illumine anxious faces.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading A summer of unusual splendour had passed unblessed away, for the sustained drought represented scanty hay and an aftermath of meagre description.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
moormen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
not any; not one
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
and nothing more
From this reading Huge fires, indeed, glowed upon many a hearth, but the glory of them served only to illumine anxious faces.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A summer of unusual splendour had passed unblessed away, for the sustained drought represented scanty hay and an aftermath of meagre description.
peatnounUS /piːt/
partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading A summer of unusual splendour had passed unblessed away, for the sustained drought represented scanty hay and an aftermath of meagre description.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
except for; apart from
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading A summer of unusual splendour had passed unblessed away, for the sustained drought represented scanty hay and an aftermath of meagre description.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Huge fires, indeed, glowed upon many a hearth, but the glory of them served only to illumine anxious faces.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading A summer of unusual splendour had passed unblessed away, for the sustained drought represented scanty hay and an aftermath of meagre description.
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A summer of unusual splendour had passed unblessed away, for the sustained drought represented scanty hay and an aftermath of meagre description.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading A summer of unusual splendour had passed unblessed away, for the sustained drought represented scanty hay and an aftermath of meagre description.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Huge fires, indeed, glowed upon many a hearth, but the glory of them served only to illumine anxious faces.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
a source of difficulty
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
unblessedadjective
not provided with something desirable
From this reading A summer of unusual splendour had passed unblessed away, for the sustained drought represented scanty hay and an aftermath of meagre description.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading A summer of unusual splendour had passed unblessed away, for the sustained drought represented scanty hay and an aftermath of meagre description.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Huge fires, indeed, glowed upon many a hearth, but the glory of them served only to illumine anxious faces.
precisely as stated
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
widespreadadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdˈspred/
widely circulated or diffused
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading WINTER As Christmas again approached, adverse conditions of weather brought like anxieties to a hundred moormen besides Will Blanchard, but the widespread nature of the trouble by no means diminished his individual concern.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cereals were poor, with very little straw, and the heavy rains of November arrived too late to save acres of starved roots on high grounds.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Thus the year became responsible for one prosperous product alone: rarely was it possible to dry so well those stores gathered from the peat beds.
