Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

cause great unhappiness for; distress

From this reading Mrs. Donaldson and I were left alone, a circumstance which did not afflict either of us.

how long something has existed

From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Mrs. Donaldson and I were left alone, a circumstance which did not afflict either of us.

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

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

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

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Before we met at breakfast, the younger members of the party had decided on a sleigh-ride.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before we met at breakfast, the younger members of the party had decided on a sleigh-ride.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Before we met at breakfast, the younger members of the party had decided on a sleigh-ride.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The next day was brilliant.

the housing or outer covering of something

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading Mrs. Donaldson and I were left alone, a circumstance which did not afflict either of us.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

a pass between mountain peaks

From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day was brilliant.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Before we met at breakfast, the younger members of the party had decided on a sleigh-ride.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Mrs. Donaldson and I were left alone, a circumstance which did not afflict either of us.

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From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

one or the other of two

From this reading Mrs. Donaldson and I were left alone, a circumstance which did not afflict either of us.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

set up or found

From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

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

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Mrs. Donaldson and I were left alone, a circumstance which did not afflict either of us.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

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

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

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 Mrs. Donaldson and I were left alone, a circumstance which did not afflict either of us.

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From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Before we met at breakfast, the younger members of the party had decided on a sleigh-ride.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Before we met at breakfast, the younger members of the party had decided on a sleigh-ride.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Donaldson and I were left alone, a circumstance which did not afflict either of us.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day was brilliant.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Donaldson and I were left alone, a circumstance which did not afflict either of us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before we met at breakfast, the younger members of the party had decided on a sleigh-ride.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Before we met at breakfast, the younger members of the party had decided on a sleigh-ride.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues

From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

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

From this reading Before we met at breakfast, the younger members of the party had decided on a sleigh-ride.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

plural of “solicitation” — an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status

From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

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

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

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

From this reading The next day was brilliant.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

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

From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Even Col. Donaldson _malgre_ old age and rheumatism, found himself unable to resist the cheerful morning and their gay solicitations, and accompanied them.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Donaldson and I were left alone, a circumstance which did not afflict either of us.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The next day was brilliant.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Before we met at breakfast, the younger members of the party had decided on a sleigh-ride.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Mrs. Donaldson and I were left alone, a circumstance which did not afflict either of us.

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

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

during the time that

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Snow had fallen during the night, and the sun, which arose without a cloud, was reflected back from it with dazzling brightness, while every branch and spray glittered in its casing of ice as though it had been a huge diamond.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Before we met at breakfast, the younger members of the party had decided on a sleigh-ride.