used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Dogs appeared as if by magic, and stood erect with ears pricked up expectantly, or darted forward with noses sniffing the air.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
(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 Overhead was a magnificent Aurora Borealis extending high in bands of flickering color; a luminous phenomenon of all the colors of the rainbow, oscillating in electric waves.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The gentle sighing of the wind, and an occasional dull, muffled sound from among the ice hummocks broke the silence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The gentle sighing of the wind, and an occasional dull, muffled sound from among the ice hummocks broke the silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dogs appeared as if by magic, and stood erect with ears pricked up expectantly, or darted forward with noses sniffing the air.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dogs appeared as if by magic, and stood erect with ears pricked up expectantly, or darted forward with noses sniffing the air.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading Overhead was a magnificent Aurora Borealis extending high in bands of flickering color; a luminous phenomenon of all the colors of the rainbow, oscillating in electric waves.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Overhead was a magnificent Aurora Borealis extending high in bands of flickering color; a luminous phenomenon of all the colors of the rainbow, oscillating in electric waves.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
Borealis
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From this reading Overhead was a magnificent Aurora Borealis extending high in bands of flickering color; a luminous phenomenon of all the colors of the rainbow, oscillating in electric waves.
lacking funds
From this reading The gentle sighing of the wind, and an occasional dull, muffled sound from among the ice hummocks broke the silence.
BroomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dogs appeared as if by magic, and stood erect with ears pricked up expectantly, or darted forward with noses sniffing the air.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Overhead was a magnificent Aurora Borealis extending high in bands of flickering color; a luminous phenomenon of all the colors of the rainbow, oscillating in electric waves.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Overhead was a magnificent Aurora Borealis extending high in bands of flickering color; a luminous phenomenon of all the colors of the rainbow, oscillating in electric waves.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
crunchingverbUS /ˈkrʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crunch” — make a crushing noise
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Dogs appeared as if by magic, and stood erect with ears pricked up expectantly, or darted forward with noses sniffing the air.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
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 Dogs appeared as if by magic, and stood erect with ears pricked up expectantly, or darted forward with noses sniffing the air.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The gentle sighing of the wind, and an occasional dull, muffled sound from among the ice hummocks broke the silence.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Dogs appeared as if by magic, and stood erect with ears pricked up expectantly, or darted forward with noses sniffing the air.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Overhead was a magnificent Aurora Borealis extending high in bands of flickering color; a luminous phenomenon of all the colors of the rainbow, oscillating in electric waves.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Dogs appeared as if by magic, and stood erect with ears pricked up expectantly, or darted forward with noses sniffing the air.
expectantlyadverb
in an expectant manner
From this reading Dogs appeared as if by magic, and stood erect with ears pricked up expectantly, or darted forward with noses sniffing the air.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Overhead was a magnificent Aurora Borealis extending high in bands of flickering color; a luminous phenomenon of all the colors of the rainbow, oscillating in electric waves.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading Overhead was a magnificent Aurora Borealis extending high in bands of flickering color; a luminous phenomenon of all the colors of the rainbow, oscillating in electric waves.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Dogs appeared as if by magic, and stood erect with ears pricked up expectantly, or darted forward with noses sniffing the air.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The gentle sighing of the wind, and an occasional dull, muffled sound from among the ice hummocks broke the silence.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The gentle sighing of the wind, and an occasional dull, muffled sound from among the ice hummocks broke the silence.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Overhead was a magnificent Aurora Borealis extending high in bands of flickering color; a luminous phenomenon of all the colors of the rainbow, oscillating in electric waves.
hummocks
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From this reading The gentle sighing of the wind, and an occasional dull, muffled sound from among the ice hummocks broke the silence.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The gentle sighing of the wind, and an occasional dull, muffled sound from among the ice hummocks broke the silence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Dogs appeared as if by magic, and stood erect with ears pricked up expectantly, or darted forward with noses sniffing the air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
Kasba
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From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading Overhead was a magnificent Aurora Borealis extending high in bands of flickering color; a luminous phenomenon of all the colors of the rainbow, oscillating in electric waves.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Dogs appeared as if by magic, and stood erect with ears pricked up expectantly, or darted forward with noses sniffing the air.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Overhead was a magnificent Aurora Borealis extending high in bands of flickering color; a luminous phenomenon of all the colors of the rainbow, oscillating in electric waves.
in motion
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading The gentle sighing of the wind, and an occasional dull, muffled sound from among the ice hummocks broke the silence.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Dogs appeared as if by magic, and stood erect with ears pricked up expectantly, or darted forward with noses sniffing the air.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The gentle sighing of the wind, and an occasional dull, muffled sound from among the ice hummocks broke the silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dogs appeared as if by magic, and stood erect with ears pricked up expectantly, or darted forward with noses sniffing the air.
oscillatingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːsəleɪtɪŋ/
having periodic vibrations
From this reading Overhead was a magnificent Aurora Borealis extending high in bands of flickering color; a luminous phenomenon of all the colors of the rainbow, oscillating in electric waves.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
OverheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Overhead was a magnificent Aurora Borealis extending high in bands of flickering color; a luminous phenomenon of all the colors of the rainbow, oscillating in electric waves.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading Overhead was a magnificent Aurora Borealis extending high in bands of flickering color; a luminous phenomenon of all the colors of the rainbow, oscillating in electric waves.
in the near future
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading Dogs appeared as if by magic, and stood erect with ears pricked up expectantly, or darted forward with noses sniffing the air.
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading Overhead was a magnificent Aurora Borealis extending high in bands of flickering color; a luminous phenomenon of all the colors of the rainbow, oscillating in electric waves.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
Roy
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From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The gentle sighing of the wind, and an occasional dull, muffled sound from among the ice hummocks broke the silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The gentle sighing of the wind, and an occasional dull, muffled sound from among the ice hummocks broke the silence.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
sniffingverbUS /ˈsnɪfɪŋ/
-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading Dogs appeared as if by magic, and stood erect with ears pricked up expectantly, or darted forward with noses sniffing the air.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The gentle sighing of the wind, and an occasional dull, muffled sound from among the ice hummocks broke the silence.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
stridingverbUS /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
Thursby
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From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Overhead was a magnificent Aurora Borealis extending high in bands of flickering color; a luminous phenomenon of all the colors of the rainbow, oscillating in electric waves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
a Caucasian
From this reading Roy Thursby stood watching a small black speck which was moving slowly over the white surface of the river and coming in the direction of the Fort.
which person or people
From this reading Near the trader were the dark figures of Kasba and David, in fact it was they who had given the alarm, and presently there was a slight crunching sound and Broom came striding up.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The gentle sighing of the wind, and an occasional dull, muffled sound from among the ice hummocks broke the silence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dogs appeared as if by magic, and stood erect with ears pricked up expectantly, or darted forward with noses sniffing the air.
