used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
acrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
(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 "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
for the reason that
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Here we were dwelling in the very home of the Aurora; it stretched from east to west above us, a broad belt of radiant coloured lights.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
breathing-spot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This piece of open water was not only our fishing-ground, but it was a breathing-spot for many sea-mammals.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Here we were dwelling in the very home of the Aurora; it stretched from east to west above us, a broad belt of radiant coloured lights.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
rid of obstructions
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Here we were dwelling in the very home of the Aurora; it stretched from east to west above us, a broad belt of radiant coloured lights.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Here we were dwelling in the very home of the Aurora; it stretched from east to west above us, a broad belt of radiant coloured lights.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Here we were dwelling in the very home of the Aurora; it stretched from east to west above us, a broad belt of radiant coloured lights.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
fishing-ground
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This piece of open water was not only our fishing-ground, but it was a breathing-spot for many sea-mammals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This piece of open water was not only our fishing-ground, but it was a breathing-spot for many sea-mammals.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here we were dwelling in the very home of the Aurora; it stretched from east to west above us, a broad belt of radiant coloured lights.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading It was a gorgeous scene.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here we were dwelling in the very home of the Aurora; it stretched from east to west above us, a broad belt of radiant coloured lights.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
icebergsnounUS /ˈaɪsbərɡz/
plural of “iceberg” — a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here we were dwelling in the very home of the Aurora; it stretched from east to west above us, a broad belt of radiant coloured lights.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here we were dwelling in the very home of the Aurora; it stretched from east to west above us, a broad belt of radiant coloured lights.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This piece of open water was not only our fishing-ground, but it was a breathing-spot for many sea-mammals.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
and nothing more
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading This piece of open water was not only our fishing-ground, but it was a breathing-spot for many sea-mammals.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading Here we were dwelling in the very home of the Aurora; it stretched from east to west above us, a broad belt of radiant coloured lights.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was a gorgeous scene.
scintillatingadjective
brilliantly clever
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
sea-mammals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This piece of open water was not only our fishing-ground, but it was a breathing-spot for many sea-mammals.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Here we were dwelling in the very home of the Aurora; it stretched from east to west above us, a broad belt of radiant coloured lights.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here we were dwelling in the very home of the Aurora; it stretched from east to west above us, a broad belt of radiant coloured lights.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here we were dwelling in the very home of the Aurora; it stretched from east to west above us, a broad belt of radiant coloured lights.
precisely as stated
From this reading Here we were dwelling in the very home of the Aurora; it stretched from east to west above us, a broad belt of radiant coloured lights.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a gorgeous scene.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading This piece of open water was not only our fishing-ground, but it was a breathing-spot for many sea-mammals.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here we were dwelling in the very home of the Aurora; it stretched from east to west above us, a broad belt of radiant coloured lights.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Here we were dwelling in the very home of the Aurora; it stretched from east to west above us, a broad belt of radiant coloured lights.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
a Caucasian
From this reading At home we see the Aurora on clear frosty nights only, as a bow of white scintillating lights above the northern horizon.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading "I have said that the bay in which our yacht lay was _all_ frozen over; but this is not strictly true, because there was one portion of it, about half an acre in extent, and lying close under the barrier of icebergs, which was always kept open.
