used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He threw back his head and howled eerily.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
cedarsnounUS /ˈsiːdərz/
plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not have told you why he howled.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
DESTINYnounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Dogs are not prone to introspection.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
eerilyadverbUS /ˈɪrəli/
in an unnatural eery manner
From this reading He threw back his head and howled eerily.
etc
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From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
Fangless
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From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
FASTNESSnounUS /ˈfæstnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
FROSTnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
coins made of gold
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
GRINDverbUS /ɡraɪnd/
press or grind with a crushing noise
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He could not have told you why he howled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He threw back his head and howled eerily.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He threw back his head and howled eerily.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He threw back his head and howled eerily.
hoodedverbUS /ˈhʊdɪd/
past form of “hood” — cover with a hood
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
howledverbUS /haʊld/
past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries
From this reading He threw back his head and howled eerily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
introspectionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
From this reading Dogs are not prone to introspection.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
held up in the air
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
LOYALTYnounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
MILLSnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
muzzlenounUS /ˈmʌzəl/
the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not have told you why he howled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading Dogs are not prone to introspection.
Quiberon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
reëchoed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
TESTSnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He threw back his head and howled eerily.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He could not have told you why he howled.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His muzzle lifted to the stars and the most mournful sound known to man poured from his throat and was echoed and reëchoed by the hooded cedars and the rocks about him.
belonging to which person
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He could not have told you why he howled.
WirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading Author of “A Wireless for the Fangless One,” “The Captain of the Quiberon,” etc. THE MILLS OF THE GODS SET UP IN THE NORTHERN FASTNESS GRIND OUT PERIL AND LOYALTY, FEAR AND COURAGE—AND THE TESTS THAT ARE TO TRY THE SOULS OF THOSE WHOSE DESTINY CALLS THEM TO THE LAND OF FROST AND GOLD.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He could not have told you why he howled.
