used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But not far away from the sea-edge was a most gigantic fellow of a land-iceberg.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was quite as large as five and forty St. Paul’s Cathedrals formed into one.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But not far away from the sea-edge was a most gigantic fellow of a land-iceberg.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But not far away from the sea-edge was a most gigantic fellow of a land-iceberg.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
CathedralsnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəlz/
plural of “cathedral” — any large and important church
From this reading It was quite as large as five and forty St. Paul’s Cathedrals formed into one.
conceivableadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːvəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading These were more like pieces of ice set on end, and were of every conceivable shape or form.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading These were more like pieces of ice set on end, and were of every conceivable shape or form.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading These were more like pieces of ice set on end, and were of every conceivable shape or form.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But not far away from the sea-edge was a most gigantic fellow of a land-iceberg.
a boy or man
From this reading But not far away from the sea-edge was a most gigantic fellow of a land-iceberg.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was quite as large as five and forty St. Paul’s Cathedrals formed into one.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading These were more like pieces of ice set on end, and were of every conceivable shape or form.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It was quite as large as five and forty St. Paul’s Cathedrals formed into one.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading It was quite as large as five and forty St. Paul’s Cathedrals formed into one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But not far away from the sea-edge was a most gigantic fellow of a land-iceberg.
usually; as a rule
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading But not far away from the sea-edge was a most gigantic fellow of a land-iceberg.
GreenlandnounUS /ˈɡriːnlənd/
the largest island in the world; lies between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean; a self-governing province of Denmark
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Peaked here and there it was too, and the outlines of these peaks were rounded off with snow.
hummocks
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From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading These were more like pieces of ice set on end, and were of every conceivable shape or form.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was quite as large as five and forty St. Paul’s Cathedrals formed into one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite as large as five and forty St. Paul’s Cathedrals formed into one.
land-iceberg
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From this reading But not far away from the sea-edge was a most gigantic fellow of a land-iceberg.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was quite as large as five and forty St. Paul’s Cathedrals formed into one.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These were more like pieces of ice set on end, and were of every conceivable shape or form.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But not far away from the sea-edge was a most gigantic fellow of a land-iceberg.
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These were more like pieces of ice set on end, and were of every conceivable shape or form.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was quite as large as five and forty St. Paul’s Cathedrals formed into one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These were more like pieces of ice set on end, and were of every conceivable shape or form.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Peaked here and there it was too, and the outlines of these peaks were rounded off with snow.
arrange in a container
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading It was quite as large as five and forty St. Paul’s Cathedrals formed into one.
PeakedadjectiveUS /piːkt/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading Peaked here and there it was too, and the outlines of these peaks were rounded off with snow.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Peaked here and there it was too, and the outlines of these peaks were rounded off with snow.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading These were more like pieces of ice set on end, and were of every conceivable shape or form.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite as large as five and forty St. Paul’s Cathedrals formed into one.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
SAVESnounUS /seɪvz/
plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
SCENERYnounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
sea-edge
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From this reading But not far away from the sea-edge was a most gigantic fellow of a land-iceberg.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading These were more like pieces of ice set on end, and were of every conceivable shape or form.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading These were more like pieces of ice set on end, and were of every conceivable shape or form.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite as large as five and forty St. Paul’s Cathedrals formed into one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Peaked here and there it was too, and the outlines of these peaks were rounded off with snow.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were more like pieces of ice set on end, and were of every conceivable shape or form.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Peaked here and there it was too, and the outlines of these peaks were rounded off with snow.
WALLACEnounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But not far away from the sea-edge was a most gigantic fellow of a land-iceberg.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peaked here and there it was too, and the outlines of these peaks were rounded off with snow.
WONDROUSadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading WONDROUS SCENERY--NICK SAVES THE LIFE OF WALLACE The hummocks in this pack were not like those in Greenland seas, which are generally rounded off by wind and snow.
