used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A dog forgets many things about a person in a year, but never his voice.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
(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 THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He heard the dogs bark, and gave the wolf's call which was the hermit's countersign.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading He heard the dogs bark, and gave the wolf's call which was the hermit's countersign.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The dogs grew menacing at his unfamiliar scent, but a word satisfied them.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He heard the dogs bark, and gave the wolf's call which was the hermit's countersign.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
put or send forth
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
countersignnoun
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
From this reading He heard the dogs bark, and gave the wolf's call which was the hermit's countersign.
Crooked-Bear's
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From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
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 A dog forgets many things about a person in a year, but never his voice.
plural of “dog” — 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 He heard the dogs bark, and gave the wolf's call which was the hermit's countersign.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
ErminenounUS /ˈɜːrmən/
the expensive white fur of the ermine
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
forgetsverbUS /fərˈɡets/
third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading A dog forgets many things about a person in a year, but never his voice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He heard the dogs bark, and gave the wolf's call which was the hermit's countersign.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
goblinnounUS /ˈɡɑːblɪn/
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The dogs grew menacing at his unfamiliar scent, but a word satisfied them.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard the dogs bark, and gave the wolf's call which was the hermit's countersign.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
hermit's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He heard the dogs bark, and gave the wolf's call which was the hermit's countersign.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
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 A dog forgets many things about a person in a year, but never his voice.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The dogs grew menacing at his unfamiliar scent, but a word satisfied them.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A dog forgets many things about a person in a year, but never his voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
a human being
From this reading A dog forgets many things about a person in a year, but never his voice.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The dogs grew menacing at his unfamiliar scent, but a word satisfied them.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading The dogs grew menacing at his unfamiliar scent, but a word satisfied them.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The dogs grew menacing at his unfamiliar scent, but a word satisfied them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading The dogs grew menacing at his unfamiliar scent, but a word satisfied them.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A dog forgets many things about a person in a year, but never his voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He heard the dogs bark, and gave the wolf's call which was the hermit's countersign.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading THE END OF ALL THINGS The heart of the rider hung like a leaden weight in his body, as he cast accustomed glances at the old trail up the mountain to Crooked-Bear's cabin.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He heard the dogs bark, and gave the wolf's call which was the hermit's countersign.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From out of a dark corner came the goblin of the desolate mountain, ready with his gun for the unwelcome, but to greet Ermine with what enthusiasm his silent forest ways had left him.
wolf'snounUS /wʊlfs/
possessive form of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading He heard the dogs bark, and gave the wolf's call which was the hermit's countersign.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The dogs grew menacing at his unfamiliar scent, but a word satisfied them.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A dog forgets many things about a person in a year, but never his voice.
