used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Nixon sleigh stood in the drifts, tilted end up in the attitude of a sinking boat.
achievingverbUS /əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were no billows to rock it, and the place where it stuck was solid enough.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The Nixon sleigh stood in the drifts, tilted end up in the attitude of a sinking boat.
auroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading There were no billows to rock it, and the place where it stuck was solid enough.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The Nixon sleigh stood in the drifts, tilted end up in the attitude of a sinking boat.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
coaxingadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊksɪŋ/
pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
derelictadjectiveUS /ˈderəlɪkt/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
DRIFTEDverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading IN THE DRIFTED SLEIGH.
driftsnounUS /drɪfts/
plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along
From this reading The Nixon sleigh stood in the drifts, tilted end up in the attitude of a sinking boat.
one or the other of two
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The Nixon sleigh stood in the drifts, tilted end up in the attitude of a sinking boat.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There were no billows to rock it, and the place where it stuck was solid enough.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
flakeverbUS /fleɪk/
form into flakes
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE DRIFTED SLEIGH.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There were no billows to rock it, and the place where it stuck was solid enough.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
NixonnounUS /ˈnɪksən/
vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in 1974 (1913-1994)
From this reading The Nixon sleigh stood in the drifts, tilted end up in the attitude of a sinking boat.
not any; not one
From this reading There were no billows to rock it, and the place where it stuck was solid enough.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
numbedverbUS /nʌmd/
past form of “numb” — make numb or insensitive
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Nixon sleigh stood in the drifts, tilted end up in the attitude of a sinking boat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
panenounUS /peɪn/
sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There were no billows to rock it, and the place where it stuck was solid enough.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading There were no billows to rock it, and the place where it stuck was solid enough.
sepulchrenoun
a chamber that is used as a grave
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading The Nixon sleigh stood in the drifts, tilted end up in the attitude of a sinking boat.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
SLEIGHnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading IN THE DRIFTED SLEIGH.
slowsverbUS /sloʊz/
third-person singular of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading There were no billows to rock it, and the place where it stuck was solid enough.
spectraladjectiveUS /ˈspektrəl/
of or relating to a spectrum
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Nixon sleigh stood in the drifts, tilted end up in the attitude of a sinking boat.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
caught or fixed
From this reading There were no billows to rock it, and the place where it stuck was solid enough.
submersionnounUS /səbˈmɜːrʒən/
sinking until covered completely with water
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
sun-bow
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From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
moving very fast
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE DRIFTED SLEIGH.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were no billows to rock it, and the place where it stuck was solid enough.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
tiltedadjectiveUS /ˈtɪltɪd/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The Nixon sleigh stood in the drifts, tilted end up in the attitude of a sinking boat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were no billows to rock it, and the place where it stuck was solid enough.
transformationnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
twigverbUS /twɪɡ/
branch out in a twiglike manner
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Nixon sleigh stood in the drifts, tilted end up in the attitude of a sinking boat.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were no billows to rock it, and the place where it stuck was solid enough.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were no billows to rock it, and the place where it stuck was solid enough.
at the time that
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
in or at the place that
From this reading There were no billows to rock it, and the place where it stuck was solid enough.
a Caucasian
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading There are beautiful things done between October and April by the northwest frost and sun--pattern on pane, transformation of twig, fashion of flake, aurora, twin "dogs" of the spectral sun-bow--but nothing more marvellous and swift than the building, over fallen body or stopped vehicle, of the white and wonderful sepulchre of the snow.
yieldsnounUS /jiːldz/
plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount
From this reading There was no danger of the sleigh being covered by submersion, either sudden or gradual; but the prairie winter tempest has another way of achieving burial of derelict craft and spent crews, when the travelling foot slows to a halt and the numbed brain yields to the coaxing of sleep.
