used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROUGH JUSTICE A true witness delivereth souls.--PROVERBS.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Trees of snow-blossom and iron filigree raised their heads, as white as plumes, against a china-blue sky.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Trees of snow-blossom and iron filigree raised their heads, as white as plumes, against a china-blue sky.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Trees of snow-blossom and iron filigree raised their heads, as white as plumes, against a china-blue sky.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading Posts, hedges, buildings, snow-hooded and sparkling, rising out of pearly frost-haze, threw azure shadows on the softly rippled velvet of the drift.
blizzardnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading Late in February a blizzard swept over the north; it was followed by still, intense, stringent cold.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Posts, hedges, buildings, snow-hooded and sparkling, rising out of pearly frost-haze, threw azure shadows on the softly rippled velvet of the drift.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Late in February a blizzard swept over the north; it was followed by still, intense, stringent cold.
china-blue
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From this reading Trees of snow-blossom and iron filigree raised their heads, as white as plumes, against a china-blue sky.
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 Late in February a blizzard swept over the north; it was followed by still, intense, stringent cold.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading By night the fogs were dense; by day the white world glittered in sunshine.
delivereth
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From this reading ROUGH JUSTICE A true witness delivereth souls.--PROVERBS.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading By night the fogs were dense; by day the white world glittered in sunshine.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Posts, hedges, buildings, snow-hooded and sparkling, rising out of pearly frost-haze, threw azure shadows on the softly rippled velvet of the drift.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Late in February a blizzard swept over the north; it was followed by still, intense, stringent cold.
filigreenounUS /ˈfɪləɡriː/
delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)
From this reading Trees of snow-blossom and iron filigree raised their heads, as white as plumes, against a china-blue sky.
fogsnounUS /fɔːɡz/
plural of “fog” — droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading By night the fogs were dense; by day the white world glittered in sunshine.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Late in February a blizzard swept over the north; it was followed by still, intense, stringent cold.
frost-haze
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From this reading Posts, hedges, buildings, snow-hooded and sparkling, rising out of pearly frost-haze, threw azure shadows on the softly rippled velvet of the drift.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading By night the fogs were dense; by day the white world glittered in sunshine.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Trees of snow-blossom and iron filigree raised their heads, as white as plumes, against a china-blue sky.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading Posts, hedges, buildings, snow-hooded and sparkling, rising out of pearly frost-haze, threw azure shadows on the softly rippled velvet of the drift.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Late in February a blizzard swept over the north; it was followed by still, intense, stringent cold.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Late in February a blizzard swept over the north; it was followed by still, intense, stringent cold.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Trees of snow-blossom and iron filigree raised their heads, as white as plumes, against a china-blue sky.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Late in February a blizzard swept over the north; it was followed by still, intense, stringent cold.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading ROUGH JUSTICE A true witness delivereth souls.--PROVERBS.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late in February a blizzard swept over the north; it was followed by still, intense, stringent cold.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading By night the fogs were dense; by day the white world glittered in sunshine.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Late in February a blizzard swept over the north; it was followed by still, intense, stringent cold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Trees of snow-blossom and iron filigree raised their heads, as white as plumes, against a china-blue sky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Posts, hedges, buildings, snow-hooded and sparkling, rising out of pearly frost-haze, threw azure shadows on the softly rippled velvet of the drift.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Posts, hedges, buildings, snow-hooded and sparkling, rising out of pearly frost-haze, threw azure shadows on the softly rippled velvet of the drift.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Late in February a blizzard swept over the north; it was followed by still, intense, stringent cold.
pearlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrli/
of a white the color of pearls
From this reading Posts, hedges, buildings, snow-hooded and sparkling, rising out of pearly frost-haze, threw azure shadows on the softly rippled velvet of the drift.
plumesnounUS /pluːmz/
plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
From this reading Trees of snow-blossom and iron filigree raised their heads, as white as plumes, against a china-blue sky.
PostsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Posts, hedges, buildings, snow-hooded and sparkling, rising out of pearly frost-haze, threw azure shadows on the softly rippled velvet of the drift.
PROVERBSnounUS /ˈprɑːvərbz/
an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)
From this reading ROUGH JUSTICE A true witness delivereth souls.--PROVERBS.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Trees of snow-blossom and iron filigree raised their heads, as white as plumes, against a china-blue sky.
rippledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpəld/
uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
From this reading Posts, hedges, buildings, snow-hooded and sparkling, rising out of pearly frost-haze, threw azure shadows on the softly rippled velvet of the drift.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Posts, hedges, buildings, snow-hooded and sparkling, rising out of pearly frost-haze, threw azure shadows on the softly rippled velvet of the drift.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading ROUGH JUSTICE A true witness delivereth souls.--PROVERBS.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Posts, hedges, buildings, snow-hooded and sparkling, rising out of pearly frost-haze, threw azure shadows on the softly rippled velvet of the drift.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Trees of snow-blossom and iron filigree raised their heads, as white as plumes, against a china-blue sky.
snow-blossom
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From this reading Trees of snow-blossom and iron filigree raised their heads, as white as plumes, against a china-blue sky.
snow-hooded
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From this reading Posts, hedges, buildings, snow-hooded and sparkling, rising out of pearly frost-haze, threw azure shadows on the softly rippled velvet of the drift.
with low volume
From this reading Posts, hedges, buildings, snow-hooded and sparkling, rising out of pearly frost-haze, threw azure shadows on the softly rippled velvet of the drift.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading ROUGH JUSTICE A true witness delivereth souls.--PROVERBS.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Posts, hedges, buildings, snow-hooded and sparkling, rising out of pearly frost-haze, threw azure shadows on the softly rippled velvet of the drift.
not in physical motion
From this reading Late in February a blizzard swept over the north; it was followed by still, intense, stringent cold.
stringentadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪndʒənt/
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
From this reading Late in February a blizzard swept over the north; it was followed by still, intense, stringent cold.
the rays of the sun
From this reading By night the fogs were dense; by day the white world glittered in sunshine.
possessing sweep
From this reading Late in February a blizzard swept over the north; it was followed by still, intense, stringent cold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Late in February a blizzard swept over the north; it was followed by still, intense, stringent cold.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Trees of snow-blossom and iron filigree raised their heads, as white as plumes, against a china-blue sky.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Posts, hedges, buildings, snow-hooded and sparkling, rising out of pearly frost-haze, threw azure shadows on the softly rippled velvet of the drift.
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 Trees of snow-blossom and iron filigree raised their heads, as white as plumes, against a china-blue sky.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading ROUGH JUSTICE A true witness delivereth souls.--PROVERBS.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Posts, hedges, buildings, snow-hooded and sparkling, rising out of pearly frost-haze, threw azure shadows on the softly rippled velvet of the drift.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Late in February a blizzard swept over the north; it was followed by still, intense, stringent cold.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By night the fogs were dense; by day the white world glittered in sunshine.
a Caucasian
From this reading By night the fogs were dense; by day the white world glittered in sunshine.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading ROUGH JUSTICE A true witness delivereth souls.--PROVERBS.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading By night the fogs were dense; by day the white world glittered in sunshine.
