used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
(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 A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is evening, but the sun had just set, and left a cloudless ruddy sky behind it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It is evening, but the sun had just set, and left a cloudless ruddy sky behind it.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is evening, but the sun had just set, and left a cloudless ruddy sky behind it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
cannot
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From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
cart-ruts
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From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading It is evening, but the sun had just set, and left a cloudless ruddy sky behind it.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
demonsnounUS /ˈdiːmənz/
plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It is evening, but the sun had just set, and left a cloudless ruddy sky behind it.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
HungarynounUS /ˈhʌŋɡəri/
a republic in central Europe
From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is evening, but the sun had just set, and left a cloudless ruddy sky behind it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
and nothing more
From this reading It is evening, but the sun had just set, and left a cloudless ruddy sky behind it.
immediately past
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It is evening, but the sun had just set, and left a cloudless ruddy sky behind it.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
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 The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
PISTOL-BARREL
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From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
with speed
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading It is evening, but the sun had just set, and left a cloudless ruddy sky behind it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is evening, but the sun had just set, and left a cloudless ruddy sky behind it.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It is evening, but the sun had just set, and left a cloudless ruddy sky behind it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It is evening, but the sun had just set, and left a cloudless ruddy sky behind it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the horizon two or three towers are to be seen so far distant that the traveller who is hurrying before us cannot hope to reach any one of them by nightfall.
precisely as stated
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
wanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
in or at the place that
From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the middle of May; it had become so sultry that the earth, which last week had been frozen to dry bones, now began to crack.
which person or people
From this reading The wanderer who disappeared from our sight we shall find on that plain of Lower Hungary, where there are as many high roads as cart-ruts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A GLANCE INTO A PISTOL-BARREL The weather changed very rapidly, for all the world as if two evil demons were fighting for the earth: one with fire, the other with ice.
