used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COUNCIL ON SKATES.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
quickly and without warning
From this reading To the east and west of the town, the mountains rose abruptly, their steep sides bare or covered with patches of yellow pine.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
completely unclothed
From this reading To the east and west of the town, the mountains rose abruptly, their steep sides bare or covered with patches of yellow pine.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
broadenedverbUS /ˈbrɔːdənd/
past form of “broaden” — make broader
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
canonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading A COUNCIL ON SKATES.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading To the east and west of the town, the mountains rose abruptly, their steep sides bare or covered with patches of yellow pine.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
dartingverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading To the east and west of the town, the mountains rose abruptly, their steep sides bare or covered with patches of yellow pine.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading To the east and west of the town, the mountains rose abruptly, their steep sides bare or covered with patches of yellow pine.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A COUNCIL ON SKATES.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To the east and west of the town, the mountains rose abruptly, their steep sides bare or covered with patches of yellow pine.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading To the east and west of the town, the mountains rose abruptly, their steep sides bare or covered with patches of yellow pine.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading To the east and west of the town, the mountains rose abruptly, their steep sides bare or covered with patches of yellow pine.
quartettenoun
four performers or singers who perform together
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading To the east and west of the town, the mountains rose abruptly, their steep sides bare or covered with patches of yellow pine.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading To the east and west of the town, the mountains rose abruptly, their steep sides bare or covered with patches of yellow pine.
SKATESnounUS /skeɪts/
plural of “skate” — sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
From this reading A COUNCIL ON SKATES.
smelternounUS /ˈsmeltər/
an industrial plant for smelting
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
southeastnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading To the east and west of the town, the mountains rose abruptly, their steep sides bare or covered with patches of yellow pine.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
in a swift manner
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To the east and west of the town, the mountains rose abruptly, their steep sides bare or covered with patches of yellow pine.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the east and west of the town, the mountains rose abruptly, their steep sides bare or covered with patches of yellow pine.
in the direction of
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading To the east and west of the town, the mountains rose abruptly, their steep sides bare or covered with patches of yellow pine.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A half mile below the town the creek suddenly broadened into a little lake that was now frozen over, forming a sheet of dazzling ice, upon which a quartette of boys and girls were darting about on skates.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading To the east and west of the town, the mountains rose abruptly, their steep sides bare or covered with patches of yellow pine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
willow-bordered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the north, the canon closed in to form a narrow gorge between the mountains; but towards the south it opened out into a broad valley, through which the swiftly rushing creek twisted and turned along its willow-bordered bed.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To the east and west of the town, the mountains rose abruptly, their steep sides bare or covered with patches of yellow pine.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading A strong southeast wind was blowing up the canon and driving before it the dense yellow smoke which rolled up from the great red chimneys of the smelter.
