the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She knew that the day before he had been very near to exhaustion, and so for half an hour longer she lay quiet, cooing softly to the baby Joan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Then she arose cautiously, tucked the baby in the warm blankets and furs, put on her heavier garments, and went outside.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
aroused or activated
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She knew that the day before he had been very near to exhaustion, and so for half an hour longer she lay quiet, cooing softly to the baby Joan.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She knew that the day before he had been very near to exhaustion, and so for half an hour longer she lay quiet, cooing softly to the baby Joan.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Then she arose cautiously, tucked the baby in the warm blankets and furs, put on her heavier garments, and went outside.
BLIZZARDnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Then she arose cautiously, tucked the baby in the warm blankets and furs, put on her heavier garments, and went outside.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
cooingverbUS /ˈkuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “coo” — speak softly or lovingly
From this reading She knew that the day before he had been very near to exhaustion, and so for half an hour longer she lay quiet, cooing softly to the baby Joan.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
the first light of day
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She knew that the day before he had been very near to exhaustion, and so for half an hour longer she lay quiet, cooing softly to the baby Joan.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading She knew that the day before he had been very near to exhaustion, and so for half an hour longer she lay quiet, cooing softly to the baby Joan.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She knew that the day before he had been very near to exhaustion, and so for half an hour longer she lay quiet, cooing softly to the baby Joan.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Then she arose cautiously, tucked the baby in the warm blankets and furs, put on her heavier garments, and went outside.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Then she arose cautiously, tucked the baby in the warm blankets and furs, put on her heavier garments, and went outside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew that the day before he had been very near to exhaustion, and so for half an hour longer she lay quiet, cooing softly to the baby Joan.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She knew that the day before he had been very near to exhaustion, and so for half an hour longer she lay quiet, cooing softly to the baby Joan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was very quiet, and she was pleased that he was still sleeping.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Then she arose cautiously, tucked the baby in the warm blankets and furs, put on her heavier garments, and went outside.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She knew that the day before he had been very near to exhaustion, and so for half an hour longer she lay quiet, cooing softly to the baby Joan.
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then she arose cautiously, tucked the baby in the warm blankets and furs, put on her heavier garments, and went outside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
Joan
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From this reading She knew that the day before he had been very near to exhaustion, and so for half an hour longer she lay quiet, cooing softly to the baby Joan.
Joan's
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From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that the day before he had been very near to exhaustion, and so for half an hour longer she lay quiet, cooing softly to the baby Joan.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She knew that the day before he had been very near to exhaustion, and so for half an hour longer she lay quiet, cooing softly to the baby Joan.
for more time
From this reading She knew that the day before he had been very near to exhaustion, and so for half an hour longer she lay quiet, cooing softly to the baby Joan.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She knew that the day before he had been very near to exhaustion, and so for half an hour longer she lay quiet, cooing softly to the baby Joan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then she arose cautiously, tucked the baby in the warm blankets and furs, put on her heavier garments, and went outside.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Then she arose cautiously, tucked the baby in the warm blankets and furs, put on her heavier garments, and went outside.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He was very quiet, and she was pleased that he was still sleeping.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then she arose cautiously, tucked the baby in the warm blankets and furs, put on her heavier garments, and went outside.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He was very quiet, and she was pleased that he was still sleeping.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
the state of being asleep
From this reading He was very quiet, and she was pleased that he was still sleeping.
snuggledadjectiveUS /ˈsnʌɡəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She knew that the day before he had been very near to exhaustion, and so for half an hour longer she lay quiet, cooing softly to the baby Joan.
with low volume
From this reading She knew that the day before he had been very near to exhaustion, and so for half an hour longer she lay quiet, cooing softly to the baby Joan.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was very quiet, and she was pleased that he was still sleeping.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was very quiet, and she was pleased that he was still sleeping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she arose cautiously, tucked the baby in the warm blankets and furs, put on her heavier garments, and went outside.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading Then she arose cautiously, tucked the baby in the warm blankets and furs, put on her heavier garments, and went outside.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very quiet, and she was pleased that he was still sleeping.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then she arose cautiously, tucked the baby in the warm blankets and furs, put on her heavier garments, and went outside.
at the time that
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
in or at the place that
From this reading She opened her eyes, brushed back the thick hair from her face, and could see where the shadowy form of her father was lying at the other side of the tent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OUT OF THE BLIZZARD It was dawn when the baby snuggled close to Joan's warm breast and awakened her with its cry of hunger.
