Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading THE SNOWHOUSE BABY There had been a film of glass-clear ice that morning all round the shores of Silverwater.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE SNOWHOUSE BABY There had been a film of glass-clear ice that morning all round the shores of Silverwater.

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

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

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From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

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

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading THE SNOWHOUSE BABY There had been a film of glass-clear ice that morning all round the shores of Silverwater.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It meant that soon Uncle Andy would take him back to town, the cabin under the hemlock would be boarded up.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It meant that soon Uncle Andy would take him back to town, the cabin under the hemlock would be boarded up.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE SNOWHOUSE BABY There had been a film of glass-clear ice that morning all round the shores of Silverwater.

lacking taste or flavor or tang

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

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

From this reading Then, all at once, he remembered what the thrilling air, the gold and scarlet of the trees, the fairy ice films, the whirr of the partridge wings, and the sharp cries of the bluejays all meant.

past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading It meant that soon Uncle Andy would take him back to town, the cabin under the hemlock would be boarded up.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading It meant that soon Uncle Andy would take him back to town, the cabin under the hemlock would be boarded up.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

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

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Then, all at once, he remembered what the thrilling air, the gold and scarlet of the trees, the fairy ice films, the whirr of the partridge wings, and the sharp cries of the bluejays all meant.

a pleasing firmness and freshness

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

divisible by two

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Then, all at once, he remembered what the thrilling air, the gold and scarlet of the trees, the fairy ice films, the whirr of the partridge wings, and the sharp cries of the bluejays all meant.

a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading THE SNOWHOUSE BABY There had been a film of glass-clear ice that morning all round the shores of Silverwater.

plural of “film” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading Then, all at once, he remembered what the thrilling air, the gold and scarlet of the trees, the fairy ice films, the whirr of the partridge wings, and the sharp cries of the bluejays all meant.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

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From this reading THE SNOWHOUSE BABY There had been a film of glass-clear ice that morning all round the shores of Silverwater.

coins made of gold

From this reading Then, all at once, he remembered what the thrilling air, the gold and scarlet of the trees, the fairy ice films, the whirr of the partridge wings, and the sharp cries of the bluejays all meant.

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

From this reading THE SNOWHOUSE BABY There had been a film of glass-clear ice that morning all round the shores of Silverwater.

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

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

poisonous drug derived from an Eurasian plant of the genus Conium

From this reading It meant that soon Uncle Andy would take him back to town, the cabin under the hemlock would be boarded up.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

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

From this reading It meant that soon Uncle Andy would take him back to town, the cabin under the hemlock would be boarded up.

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

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading THE SNOWHOUSE BABY There had been a film of glass-clear ice that morning all round the shores of Silverwater.

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

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

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

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Then, all at once, he remembered what the thrilling air, the gold and scarlet of the trees, the fairy ice films, the whirr of the partridge wings, and the sharp cries of the bluejays all meant.

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

the middle of the day

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE SNOWHOUSE BABY There had been a film of glass-clear ice that morning all round the shores of Silverwater.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SNOWHOUSE BABY There had been a film of glass-clear ice that morning all round the shores of Silverwater.

on one occasion

From this reading Then, all at once, he remembered what the thrilling air, the gold and scarlet of the trees, the fairy ice films, the whirr of the partridge wings, and the sharp cries of the bluejays all meant.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

flesh of either quail or grouse

From this reading Then, all at once, he remembered what the thrilling air, the gold and scarlet of the trees, the fairy ice films, the whirr of the partridge wings, and the sharp cries of the bluejays all meant.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Then, all at once, he remembered what the thrilling air, the gold and scarlet of the trees, the fairy ice films, the whirr of the partridge wings, and the sharp cries of the bluejays all meant.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THE SNOWHOUSE BABY There had been a film of glass-clear ice that morning all round the shores of Silverwater.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Then, all at once, he remembered what the thrilling air, the gold and scarlet of the trees, the fairy ice films, the whirr of the partridge wings, and the sharp cries of the bluejays all meant.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Then, all at once, he remembered what the thrilling air, the gold and scarlet of the trees, the fairy ice films, the whirr of the partridge wings, and the sharp cries of the bluejays all meant.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading THE SNOWHOUSE BABY There had been a film of glass-clear ice that morning all round the shores of Silverwater.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

plural of “silence” — the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

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

From this reading THE SNOWHOUSE BABY There had been a film of glass-clear ice that morning all round the shores of Silverwater.

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

From this reading THE SNOWHOUSE BABY There had been a film of glass-clear ice that morning all round the shores of Silverwater.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

in the near future

From this reading It meant that soon Uncle Andy would take him back to town, the cabin under the hemlock would be boarded up.

producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

plural of “squeal” — a high-pitched howl

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

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

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

carry out

From this reading It meant that soon Uncle Andy would take him back to town, the cabin under the hemlock would be boarded up.

a tart spicy quality

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SNOWHOUSE BABY There had been a film of glass-clear ice that morning all round the shores of Silverwater.

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

From this reading THE SNOWHOUSE BABY There had been a film of glass-clear ice that morning all round the shores of Silverwater.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, all at once, he remembered what the thrilling air, the gold and scarlet of the trees, the fairy ice films, the whirr of the partridge wings, and the sharp cries of the bluejays all meant.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE SNOWHOUSE BABY There had been a film of glass-clear ice that morning all round the shores of Silverwater.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading Then, all at once, he remembered what the thrilling air, the gold and scarlet of the trees, the fairy ice films, the whirr of the partridge wings, and the sharp cries of the bluejays all meant.

exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

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

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It meant that soon Uncle Andy would take him back to town, the cabin under the hemlock would be boarded up.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Then, all at once, he remembered what the thrilling air, the gold and scarlet of the trees, the fairy ice films, the whirr of the partridge wings, and the sharp cries of the bluejays all meant.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It meant that soon Uncle Andy would take him back to town, the cabin under the hemlock would be boarded up.

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

From this reading It meant that soon Uncle Andy would take him back to town, the cabin under the hemlock would be boarded up.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Then, all at once, he remembered what the thrilling air, the gold and scarlet of the trees, the fairy ice films, the whirr of the partridge wings, and the sharp cries of the bluejays all meant.

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

From this reading It had melted as the sun climbed high into the bland October blue; but in the air remained, even at midday, a crispness, a tang, which set the Child's blood tingling.

make a soft swishing sound

From this reading Then, all at once, he remembered what the thrilling air, the gold and scarlet of the trees, the fairy ice films, the whirr of the partridge wings, and the sharp cries of the bluejays all meant.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Then, all at once, he remembered what the thrilling air, the gold and scarlet of the trees, the fairy ice films, the whirr of the partridge wings, and the sharp cries of the bluejays all meant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He drew the spicy breath of the spruce forests as deep as possible into his little lungs, and outraged the solemn silences with shouts and squeals of sheer ecstasy, which Uncle Andy had not the heart to suppress.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It meant that soon Uncle Andy would take him back to town, the cabin under the hemlock would be boarded up.