used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And yet a nearer approach showed that a slow insidious change had been taking place.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For two weeks an unclouded sun rose and set on the rigid outlines of Monument Point.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For two weeks an unclouded sun rose and set on the rigid outlines of Monument Point.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
move towards
From this reading And yet a nearer approach showed that a slow insidious change had been taking place.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
deathlikeadjective
having the physical appearance of death
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
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 It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
FOOTPRINTSnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnts/
plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading FOOTPRINTS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two weeks an unclouded sun rose and set on the rigid outlines of Monument Point.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
insidiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪdiːəs/
beguiling but harmful
From this reading And yet a nearer approach showed that a slow insidious change had been taking place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
mildnessnoun
good weather with comfortable temperatures
From this reading It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
MonumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading For two weeks an unclouded sun rose and set on the rigid outlines of Monument Point.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading And yet a nearer approach showed that a slow insidious change had been taking place.
not any; not one
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For two weeks an unclouded sun rose and set on the rigid outlines of Monument Point.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For two weeks an unclouded sun rose and set on the rigid outlines of Monument Point.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading For two weeks an unclouded sun rose and set on the rigid outlines of Monument Point.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading And yet a nearer approach showed that a slow insidious change had been taking place.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading For two weeks an unclouded sun rose and set on the rigid outlines of Monument Point.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading For two weeks an unclouded sun rose and set on the rigid outlines of Monument Point.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading For two weeks an unclouded sun rose and set on the rigid outlines of Monument Point.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For two weeks an unclouded sun rose and set on the rigid outlines of Monument Point.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And yet a nearer approach showed that a slow insidious change had been taking place.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading And yet a nearer approach showed that a slow insidious change had been taking place.
snow-flanked
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From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
the season of growth
From this reading It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading For two weeks an unclouded sun rose and set on the rigid outlines of Monument Point.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading And yet a nearer approach showed that a slow insidious change had been taking place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For two weeks an unclouded sun rose and set on the rigid outlines of Monument Point.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two weeks an unclouded sun rose and set on the rigid outlines of Monument Point.
uncloudedadjective
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
From this reading For two weeks an unclouded sun rose and set on the rigid outlines of Monument Point.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For two weeks an unclouded sun rose and set on the rigid outlines of Monument Point.
a Caucasian
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
whitenessnounUS /ˈwaɪtnəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
From this reading For two weeks there had been no apparent change in the ghastly whiteness of the snow-flanked rocks; in the white billows that rose rank on rank beyond, in the deathlike stillness that reigned above and below.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was the first day of April; there was the mildness of early spring in the air that blew over this gaunt waste, and yet awoke no sound or motion.
