used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But presently the boys discovered that all about were living creatures.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading At first the land, stretching in undulating white hills to the horizon, seemed deserted, absolutely devoid of life, a desolate, barren waste.
(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 But presently the boys discovered that all about were living creatures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first the land, stretching in undulating white hills to the horizon, seemed deserted, absolutely devoid of life, a desolate, barren waste.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading A subdued twitter drew their attention to a sheltered spot under a projecting ledge.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading At first the land, stretching in undulating white hills to the horizon, seemed deserted, absolutely devoid of life, a desolate, barren waste.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
buntings
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From this reading Peering intently at it, the boys saw a little flock of snow buntings and longspurs hopping about.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But presently the boys discovered that all about were living creatures.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
cavitynounUS /ˈkævəti/
a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
cozilyadverb
in a cozy manner
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But presently the boys discovered that all about were living creatures.
cuddledverbUS /ˈkʌdəld/
past form of “cuddle” — move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading At first the land, stretching in undulating white hills to the horizon, seemed deserted, absolutely devoid of life, a desolate, barren waste.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading At first the land, stretching in undulating white hills to the horizon, seemed deserted, absolutely devoid of life, a desolate, barren waste.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading At first the land, stretching in undulating white hills to the horizon, seemed deserted, absolutely devoid of life, a desolate, barren waste.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading But presently the boys discovered that all about were living creatures.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A subdued twitter drew their attention to a sheltered spot under a projecting ledge.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Peering intently at it, the boys saw a little flock of snow buntings and longspurs hopping about.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading At first the land, stretching in undulating white hills to the horizon, seemed deserted, absolutely devoid of life, a desolate, barren waste.
hollowedverbUS /ˈhɑːloʊd/
past form of “hollow” — remove the inner part or the core of
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
hoppingverbUS /ˈhɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “hop” — jump lightly
From this reading Peering intently at it, the boys saw a little flock of snow buntings and longspurs hopping about.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading At first the land, stretching in undulating white hills to the horizon, seemed deserted, absolutely devoid of life, a desolate, barren waste.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Peering intently at it, the boys saw a little flock of snow buntings and longspurs hopping about.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Peering intently at it, the boys saw a little flock of snow buntings and longspurs hopping about.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading At first the land, stretching in undulating white hills to the horizon, seemed deserted, absolutely devoid of life, a desolate, barren waste.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading A subdued twitter drew their attention to a sheltered spot under a projecting ledge.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading At first the land, stretching in undulating white hills to the horizon, seemed deserted, absolutely devoid of life, a desolate, barren waste.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading But presently the boys discovered that all about were living creatures.
longspurs
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From this reading Peering intently at it, the boys saw a little flock of snow buntings and longspurs hopping about.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
PeeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Peering intently at it, the boys saw a little flock of snow buntings and longspurs hopping about.
in the near future
From this reading But presently the boys discovered that all about were living creatures.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading A subdued twitter drew their attention to a sheltered spot under a projecting ledge.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
reindeernounUS /ˈreɪndɪr/
Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
free from harm or evil
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
cut with a saw
From this reading Peering intently at it, the boys saw a little flock of snow buntings and longspurs hopping about.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At first the land, stretching in undulating white hills to the horizon, seemed deserted, absolutely devoid of life, a desolate, barren waste.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading A subdued twitter drew their attention to a sheltered spot under a projecting ledge.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading At first the land, stretching in undulating white hills to the horizon, seemed deserted, absolutely devoid of life, a desolate, barren waste.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading A subdued twitter drew their attention to a sheltered spot under a projecting ledge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A subdued twitter drew their attention to a sheltered spot under a projecting ledge.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
twitternounUS /ˈtwɪtər/
a series of chirps
From this reading A subdued twitter drew their attention to a sheltered spot under a projecting ledge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
UNAVIK
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From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
Unavik's
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From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A subdued twitter drew their attention to a sheltered spot under a projecting ledge.
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading At first the land, stretching in undulating white hills to the horizon, seemed deserted, absolutely devoid of life, a desolate, barren waste.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading At first the land, stretching in undulating white hills to the horizon, seemed deserted, absolutely devoid of life, a desolate, barren waste.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But presently the boys discovered that all about were living creatures.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
a Caucasian
From this reading At first the land, stretching in undulating white hills to the horizon, seemed deserted, absolutely devoid of life, a desolate, barren waste.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading UNAVIK TO THE RESCUE Returning to the spot from which they had first shot the deer, the two boys hollowed a little cavity in the frozen snow within easy range of the dead reindeer and cuddled down cozily to await Unavik’s return or the appearance of any wild beast that might be attracted by the scent of blood.
