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From this reading CONCORD, January 23, 1840.
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From this reading CONCORD, January 23, 1840.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEAR SISTER,--There is a huge snow-drift at the door, and the cold inside is intolerable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEAR SISTER,--There is a huge snow-drift at the door, and the cold inside is intolerable.
arcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DEAR SISTER,--There is a huge snow-drift at the door, and the cold inside is intolerable.
have
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — 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 I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
chantverbUS /tʃænt/
recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading DEAR SISTER,--There is a huge snow-drift at the door, and the cold inside is intolerable.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The very sky is coming down, I guess, and covering up the ground.
CONCORDnounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrd/
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading CONCORD, January 23, 1840.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The very sky is coming down, I guess, and covering up the ground.
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR SISTER,--There is a huge snow-drift at the door, and the cold inside is intolerable.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading DEAR SISTER,--There is a huge snow-drift at the door, and the cold inside is intolerable.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The very sky is coming down, I guess, and covering up the ground.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
floodsnounUS /flʌdz/
plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The very sky is coming down, I guess, and covering up the ground.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The very sky is coming down, I guess, and covering up the ground.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
how
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From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading DEAR SISTER,--There is a huge snow-drift at the door, and the cold inside is intolerable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The very sky is coming down, I guess, and covering up the ground.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading DEAR SISTER,--There is a huge snow-drift at the door, and the cold inside is intolerable.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading DEAR SISTER,--There is a huge snow-drift at the door, and the cold inside is intolerable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEAR SISTER,--There is a huge snow-drift at the door, and the cold inside is intolerable.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading CONCORD, January 23, 1840.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
Naushawtuct
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From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
numbadjectiveUS /nʌm/
lacking sensation
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
only a very short time before
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading DEAR SISTER,--There is a huge snow-drift at the door, and the cold inside is intolerable.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The very sky is coming down, I guess, and covering up the ground.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
snow-drift
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From this reading DEAR SISTER,--There is a huge snow-drift at the door, and the cold inside is intolerable.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEAR SISTER,--There is a huge snow-drift at the door, and the cold inside is intolerable.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DEAR SISTER,--There is a huge snow-drift at the door, and the cold inside is intolerable.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The very sky is coming down, I guess, and covering up the ground.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very sky is coming down, I guess, and covering up the ground.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would chant with Horace, if my voice did not stick in my throat,-- See how Naushawtuct, deep in snow, Stands glittering, while the bending woods Scarce bear their burden, and the floods Feel arctic winter stay their flow.
produce a literary work
From this reading I turn out late in the morning, and go to bed early; there is thick frost on the windows, shutting out the view; and here I write in pain, for fingers and brains are numb.
