used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Against the others the blank white lids of winter pressed.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Against the others the blank white lids of winter pressed.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
Brenda
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From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The cabin turned to a cave, a small square of warmth under a mountain of impenetrable white; one door and one window only, opening to a space of sun.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading The cabin turned to a cave, a small square of warmth under a mountain of impenetrable white; one door and one window only, opening to a space of sun.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sheila shoveled this space out sometimes twice a day.
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 The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The cabin turned to a cave, a small square of warmth under a mountain of impenetrable white; one door and one window only, opening to a space of sun.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
being one more than seven
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading The cabin turned to a cave, a small square of warmth under a mountain of impenetrable white; one door and one window only, opening to a space of sun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
kennelsnounUS /ˈkenəlz/
plural of “kennel” — outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
leaptverbUS /lept/
inflected form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
lidsnounUS /lɪdz/
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Against the others the blank white lids of winter pressed.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The cabin turned to a cave, a small square of warmth under a mountain of impenetrable white; one door and one window only, opening to a space of sun.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The cabin turned to a cave, a small square of warmth under a mountain of impenetrable white; one door and one window only, opening to a space of sun.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The cabin turned to a cave, a small square of warmth under a mountain of impenetrable white; one door and one window only, opening to a space of sun.
and nothing more
From this reading The cabin turned to a cave, a small square of warmth under a mountain of impenetrable white; one door and one window only, opening to a space of sun.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The cabin turned to a cave, a small square of warmth under a mountain of impenetrable white; one door and one window only, opening to a space of sun.
others
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From this reading Against the others the blank white lids of winter pressed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sheila shoveled this space out sometimes twice a day.
arrange in a container
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
paddedadjectiveUS /ˈpædɪd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Against the others the blank white lids of winter pressed.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
Sheila
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From this reading Sheila shoveled this space out sometimes twice a day.
shoveledverbUS /ˈʃʌvəld/
past form of “shovel” — dig with or as if with a shovel
From this reading Sheila shoveled this space out sometimes twice a day.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The cabin turned to a cave, a small square of warmth under a mountain of impenetrable white; one door and one window only, opening to a space of sun.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
snow-bank
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From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sheila shoveled this space out sometimes twice a day.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The cabin turned to a cave, a small square of warmth under a mountain of impenetrable white; one door and one window only, opening to a space of sun.
make square
From this reading The cabin turned to a cave, a small square of warmth under a mountain of impenetrable white; one door and one window only, opening to a space of sun.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The cabin turned to a cave, a small square of warmth under a mountain of impenetrable white; one door and one window only, opening to a space of sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sheila shoveled this space out sometimes twice a day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The cabin turned to a cave, a small square of warmth under a mountain of impenetrable white; one door and one window only, opening to a space of sun.
two times
From this reading Sheila shoveled this space out sometimes twice a day.
unchainedadjective
not bound by shackles and chains
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The cabin turned to a cave, a small square of warmth under a mountain of impenetrable white; one door and one window only, opening to a space of sun.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The cabin turned to a cave, a small square of warmth under a mountain of impenetrable white; one door and one window only, opening to a space of sun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
at the time that
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
a Caucasian
From this reading The cabin turned to a cave, a small square of warmth under a mountain of impenetrable white; one door and one window only, opening to a space of sun.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE PACK In January a wind blew steadily from the east and snow came as if to bury them alive.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The cabin turned to a cave, a small square of warmth under a mountain of impenetrable white; one door and one window only, opening to a space of sun.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Against the others the blank white lids of winter pressed.
wolfishadjective
resembling or characteristic (or considered characteristic) of a wolf
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The dog kennels were moved into it, and stood against the side of a snow-bank eight feet high, up which, when they were unchained, the gaunt, wolfish animals leapt in a loosely formed pack, the great mother, Brenda, at their head, and padded off into the silent woods in their hungry search for food.
