used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the Sunday after the gymnasium exhibition came a snowstorm.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the Sunday after the gymnasium exhibition came a snowstorm.
(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 It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
arctics
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From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
boarding-house
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From this reading At his boarding-house the Sunday dinner came fortunately at night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the Sunday after the gymnasium exhibition came a snowstorm.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
the first light of day
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
delightingverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “delight” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading At his boarding-house the Sunday dinner came fortunately at night.
driftsnounUS /drɪfts/
plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading On the Sunday after the gymnasium exhibition came a snowstorm.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading At his boarding-house the Sunday dinner came fortunately at night.
set up or found
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading On the Sunday after the gymnasium exhibition came a snowstorm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
joyouslyadverb
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
Marchmont
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From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At his boarding-house the Sunday dinner came fortunately at night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Sunday after the gymnasium exhibition came a snowstorm.
and nothing more
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
ploughedadjectiveUS /plaʊd/
(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
by chance
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
slackeningnounUS /ˈslækənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
snowstormnounUS /ˈsnoʊstɔːrm/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading On the Sunday after the gymnasium exhibition came a snowstorm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On the Sunday after the gymnasium exhibition came a snowstorm.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the Sunday after the gymnasium exhibition came a snowstorm.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
tinglingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It began long before dawn and piled the snow higher and higher all through the hours of daylight, slackening only as the early twilight fell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
which person or people
From this reading Marchmont was not the only student who found in the weather an excuse for staying away from church; but he was possibly alone in preparing his luncheon at home, and so establishing his excuse on a consistent basis.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
Wolcott
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From this reading Wolcott tucked his trousers into his high arctics and ploughed joyously through the heavy drifts, his cheeks tingling, his heart beating strong, his whole muscular system delighting in resistance to the elements.
