used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Joyce stopped her wild little song, and stood still to listen.
on or to one side
From this reading Then she stepped to the window, drew aside the white muslin curtain, and looked out upon the white, white world.
have
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Then she stepped to the window, drew aside the white muslin curtain, and looked out upon the white, white world.
dimmedadjectiveUS /dɪmd/
made dim or less bright
From this reading A full moon dimmed the stars, but a keen glance showed that every one was in its place and performing its duty in the glorious plan.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Then she stepped to the window, drew aside the white muslin curtain, and looked out upon the white, white world.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading A full moon dimmed the stars, but a keen glance showed that every one was in its place and performing its duty in the glorious plan.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A full moon dimmed the stars, but a keen glance showed that every one was in its place and performing its duty in the glorious plan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A full moon dimmed the stars, but a keen glance showed that every one was in its place and performing its duty in the glorious plan.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A full moon dimmed the stars, but a keen glance showed that every one was in its place and performing its duty in the glorious plan.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading The lights in the scattered houses shone red and steady in the still glitter.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading A full moon dimmed the stars, but a keen glance showed that every one was in its place and performing its duty in the glorious plan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Joyce stopped her wild little song, and stood still to listen.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The lights in the scattered houses shone red and steady in the still glitter.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lights in the scattered houses shone red and steady in the still glitter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A full moon dimmed the stars, but a keen glance showed that every one was in its place and performing its duty in the glorious plan.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Joyce stopped her wild little song, and stood still to listen.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading A full moon dimmed the stars, but a keen glance showed that every one was in its place and performing its duty in the glorious plan.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The lights in the scattered houses shone red and steady in the still glitter.
hear with intention
From this reading Joyce stopped her wild little song, and stood still to listen.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Joyce stopped her wild little song, and stood still to listen.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then she stepped to the window, drew aside the white muslin curtain, and looked out upon the white, white world.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading A full moon dimmed the stars, but a keen glance showed that every one was in its place and performing its duty in the glorious plan.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading Then she stepped to the window, drew aside the white muslin curtain, and looked out upon the white, white world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A full moon dimmed the stars, but a keen glance showed that every one was in its place and performing its duty in the glorious plan.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then she stepped to the window, drew aside the white muslin curtain, and looked out upon the white, white world.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading A full moon dimmed the stars, but a keen glance showed that every one was in its place and performing its duty in the glorious plan.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A full moon dimmed the stars, but a keen glance showed that every one was in its place and performing its duty in the glorious plan.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A full moon dimmed the stars, but a keen glance showed that every one was in its place and performing its duty in the glorious plan.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
protestingverbUS /prəˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The lights in the scattered houses shone red and steady in the still glitter.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading The lights in the scattered houses shone red and steady in the still glitter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she stepped to the window, drew aside the white muslin curtain, and looked out upon the white, white world.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The lights in the scattered houses shone red and steady in the still glitter.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A full moon dimmed the stars, but a keen glance showed that every one was in its place and performing its duty in the glorious plan.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Joyce stopped her wild little song, and stood still to listen.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading A full moon dimmed the stars, but a keen glance showed that every one was in its place and performing its duty in the glorious plan.
make steady
From this reading The lights in the scattered houses shone red and steady in the still glitter.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Then she stepped to the window, drew aside the white muslin curtain, and looked out upon the white, white world.
not in physical motion
From this reading Joyce stopped her wild little song, and stood still to listen.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Joyce stopped her wild little song, and stood still to listen.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Joyce stopped her wild little song, and stood still to listen.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A full moon dimmed the stars, but a keen glance showed that every one was in its place and performing its duty in the glorious plan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then she stepped to the window, drew aside the white muslin curtain, and looked out upon the white, white world.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she stepped to the window, drew aside the white muslin curtain, and looked out upon the white, white world.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Joyce stopped her wild little song, and stood still to listen.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then she stepped to the window, drew aside the white muslin curtain, and looked out upon the white, white world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading She had thought she heard a step on the crisp snow, but probably it was the crackling of the protesting trees, for the weight of ice was almost more than they could bear.
a Caucasian
From this reading Then she stepped to the window, drew aside the white muslin curtain, and looked out upon the white, white world.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Joyce stopped her wild little song, and stood still to listen.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Then she stepped to the window, drew aside the white muslin curtain, and looked out upon the white, white world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Then she stepped to the window, drew aside the white muslin curtain, and looked out upon the white, white world.
