used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WINTER Winter snapped at Hidden Creek as a wolf snaps, but held its grip as a bulldog holds his.
anew
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading Sheila quickly learned the trick and plodded with bent knees, limber ankles, and wide-apart feet through the winter miracle of the woods.
at or in or to any place
From this reading It was impossible to go anywhere except on snow-shoes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WINTER Winter snapped at Hidden Creek as a wolf snaps, but held its grip as a bulldog holds his.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WINTER Winter snapped at Hidden Creek as a wolf snaps, but held its grip as a bulldog holds his.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Sheila quickly learned the trick and plodded with bent knees, limber ankles, and wide-apart feet through the winter miracle of the woods.
bulldogverbUS /ˈbʊldɔːɡ/
attack viciously and ferociously
From this reading WINTER Winter snapped at Hidden Creek as a wolf snaps, but held its grip as a bulldog holds his.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WINTER Winter snapped at Hidden Creek as a wolf snaps, but held its grip as a bulldog holds his.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading It sank a trifle at noon and covered itself at night with a glare of ice.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading WINTER Winter snapped at Hidden Creek as a wolf snaps, but held its grip as a bulldog holds his.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
apart from; not including
From this reading It was impossible to go anywhere except on snow-shoes.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Sheila quickly learned the trick and plodded with bent knees, limber ankles, and wide-apart feet through the winter miracle of the woods.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading It sank a trifle at noon and covered itself at night with a glare of ice.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was impossible to go anywhere except on snow-shoes.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading WINTER Winter snapped at Hidden Creek as a wolf snaps, but held its grip as a bulldog holds his.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading WINTER Winter snapped at Hidden Creek as a wolf snaps, but held its grip as a bulldog holds his.
not accessible to view
From this reading WINTER Winter snapped at Hidden Creek as a wolf snaps, but held its grip as a bulldog holds his.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WINTER Winter snapped at Hidden Creek as a wolf snaps, but held its grip as a bulldog holds his.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading WINTER Winter snapped at Hidden Creek as a wolf snaps, but held its grip as a bulldog holds his.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading It sank a trifle at noon and covered itself at night with a glare of ice.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible to go anywhere except on snow-shoes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It sank a trifle at noon and covered itself at night with a glare of ice.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading WINTER Winter snapped at Hidden Creek as a wolf snaps, but held its grip as a bulldog holds his.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Sheila quickly learned the trick and plodded with bent knees, limber ankles, and wide-apart feet through the winter miracle of the woods.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Sheila quickly learned the trick and plodded with bent knees, limber ankles, and wide-apart feet through the winter miracle of the woods.
limberadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmbər/
(used of e.g. personality traits) readily adaptable
From this reading Sheila quickly learned the trick and plodded with bent knees, limber ankles, and wide-apart feet through the winter miracle of the woods.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Sheila quickly learned the trick and plodded with bent knees, limber ankles, and wide-apart feet through the winter miracle of the woods.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It sank a trifle at noon and covered itself at night with a glare of ice.
the middle of the day
From this reading It sank a trifle at noon and covered itself at night with a glare of ice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It sank a trifle at noon and covered itself at night with a glare of ice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was impossible to go anywhere except on snow-shoes.
ploddedverbUS /ˈplɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading Sheila quickly learned the trick and plodded with bent knees, limber ankles, and wide-apart feet through the winter miracle of the woods.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
with speed
From this reading Sheila quickly learned the trick and plodded with bent knees, limber ankles, and wide-apart feet through the winter miracle of the woods.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading It sank a trifle at noon and covered itself at night with a glare of ice.
Sheila
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From this reading Sheila quickly learned the trick and plodded with bent knees, limber ankles, and wide-apart feet through the winter miracle of the woods.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading WINTER Winter snapped at Hidden Creek as a wolf snaps, but held its grip as a bulldog holds his.
snapsnounUS /snæps/
plural of “snap” — the act of catching an object with the hands
From this reading WINTER Winter snapped at Hidden Creek as a wolf snaps, but held its grip as a bulldog holds his.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
snow-shoes
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From this reading It was impossible to go anywhere except on snow-shoes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Sheila quickly learned the trick and plodded with bent knees, limber ankles, and wide-apart feet through the winter miracle of the woods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was impossible to go anywhere except on snow-shoes.
tree-tops
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From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading Sheila quickly learned the trick and plodded with bent knees, limber ankles, and wide-apart feet through the winter miracle of the woods.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading It sank a trifle at noon and covered itself at night with a glare of ice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was impossible to go anywhere except on snow-shoes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
at the time that
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
wide-apart
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From this reading Sheila quickly learned the trick and plodded with bent knees, limber ankles, and wide-apart feet through the winter miracle of the woods.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading WINTER Winter snapped at Hidden Creek as a wolf snaps, but held its grip as a bulldog holds his.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There came a few November days when all the air and sky and tree-tops were filled with summer again, but the snow that had poured itself down so steadily in that October storm did not give way.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading WINTER Winter snapped at Hidden Creek as a wolf snaps, but held its grip as a bulldog holds his.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Sheila quickly learned the trick and plodded with bent knees, limber ankles, and wide-apart feet through the winter miracle of the woods.
