used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The villages above the Tavy appeared to be deserted during that dreary time.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was a bad winter for men and animals; and it made many of the old folk so disgusted with life that they took the opportunity offered them by severe colds to get rid of it altogether.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It was a bad winter for men and animals; and it made many of the old folk so disgusted with life that they took the opportunity offered them by severe colds to get rid of it altogether.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The villages above the Tavy appeared to be deserted during that dreary time.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It was a bad winter for men and animals; and it made many of the old folk so disgusted with life that they took the opportunity offered them by severe colds to get rid of it altogether.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The villages above the Tavy appeared to be deserted during that dreary time.
for the reason that
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a bad winter for men and animals; and it made many of the old folk so disgusted with life that they took the opportunity offered them by severe colds to get rid of it altogether.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
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 ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
coldsnounUS /koʊldz/
plural of “cold” — a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)
From this reading It was a bad winter for men and animals; and it made many of the old folk so disgusted with life that they took the opportunity offered them by severe colds to get rid of it altogether.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading People found it hard to get about; some parts of the moor were inaccessible; and the roads were deep in slush when they were not heaped with drifts.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The villages above the Tavy appeared to be deserted during that dreary time.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading It was a bad winter for men and animals; and it made many of the old folk so disgusted with life that they took the opportunity offered them by severe colds to get rid of it altogether.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading The villages above the Tavy appeared to be deserted during that dreary time.
driftsnounUS /drɪfts/
plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along
From this reading People found it hard to get about; some parts of the moor were inaccessible; and the roads were deep in slush when they were not heaped with drifts.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The villages above the Tavy appeared to be deserted during that dreary time.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading It was a bad winter for men and animals; and it made many of the old folk so disgusted with life that they took the opportunity offered them by severe colds to get rid of it altogether.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
set up or found
From this reading People found it hard to get about; some parts of the moor were inaccessible; and the roads were deep in slush when they were not heaped with drifts.
galesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
Ger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading People found it hard to get about; some parts of the moor were inaccessible; and the roads were deep in slush when they were not heaped with drifts.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading People found it hard to get about; some parts of the moor were inaccessible; and the roads were deep in slush when they were not heaped with drifts.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading People found it hard to get about; some parts of the moor were inaccessible; and the roads were deep in slush when they were not heaped with drifts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
inaccessibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all
From this reading People found it hard to get about; some parts of the moor were inaccessible; and the roads were deep in slush when they were not heaped with drifts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was a bad winter for men and animals; and it made many of the old folk so disgusted with life that they took the opportunity offered them by severe colds to get rid of it altogether.
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 It was a bad winter for men and animals; and it made many of the old folk so disgusted with life that they took the opportunity offered them by severe colds to get rid of it altogether.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was a bad winter for men and animals; and it made many of the old folk so disgusted with life that they took the opportunity offered them by severe colds to get rid of it altogether.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading People found it hard to get about; some parts of the moor were inaccessible; and the roads were deep in slush when they were not heaped with drifts.
moormen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It was a bad winter for men and animals; and it made many of the old folk so disgusted with life that they took the opportunity offered them by severe colds to get rid of it altogether.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was a bad winter for men and animals; and it made many of the old folk so disgusted with life that they took the opportunity offered them by severe colds to get rid of it altogether.
the local environment
From this reading People found it hard to get about; some parts of the moor were inaccessible; and the roads were deep in slush when they were not heaped with drifts.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People found it hard to get about; some parts of the moor were inaccessible; and the roads were deep in slush when they were not heaped with drifts.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
To recall to mind.
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
relieve from
From this reading It was a bad winter for men and animals; and it made many of the old folk so disgusted with life that they took the opportunity offered them by severe colds to get rid of it altogether.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading People found it hard to get about; some parts of the moor were inaccessible; and the roads were deep in slush when they were not heaped with drifts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading It was a bad winter for men and animals; and it made many of the old folk so disgusted with life that they took the opportunity offered them by severe colds to get rid of it altogether.
slushverbUS /slʌʃ/
make a splashing sound
From this reading People found it hard to get about; some parts of the moor were inaccessible; and the roads were deep in slush when they were not heaped with drifts.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a bad winter for men and animals; and it made many of the old folk so disgusted with life that they took the opportunity offered them by severe colds to get rid of it altogether.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading People found it hard to get about; some parts of the moor were inaccessible; and the roads were deep in slush when they were not heaped with drifts.
in the near future
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
Tavy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The villages above the Tavy appeared to be deserted during that dreary time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a bad winter for men and animals; and it made many of the old folk so disgusted with life that they took the opportunity offered them by severe colds to get rid of it altogether.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading People found it hard to get about; some parts of the moor were inaccessible; and the roads were deep in slush when they were not heaped with drifts.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was a bad winter for men and animals; and it made many of the old folk so disgusted with life that they took the opportunity offered them by severe colds to get rid of it altogether.
TornounUS /tɔːr/
a prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The villages above the Tavy appeared to be deserted during that dreary time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading People found it hard to get about; some parts of the moor were inaccessible; and the roads were deep in slush when they were not heaped with drifts.
at the time that
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
a Caucasian
From this reading The first fall soon melted, but not entirely; a big splash of white remained on Ger Tor until a second fall came; and when that melted the splash remained, asking for more, and in due time receiving it.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
wintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading People found it hard to get about; some parts of the moor were inaccessible; and the roads were deep in slush when they were not heaped with drifts.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE Old moormen said it was one of the worst winters they could remember, not on account of the cold, but because of the gales and persistent snow.
